Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been provisionally suspended following a potential violation of the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy. Cooks, who was named in the All-NBL second team, will likely miss the Kings' playoff game against the Adelaide 36ers due to the suspension. Both the Kings and Basketball Australia released statements confirming the suspension and requesting privacy for all parties involved.
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been handed a provisional suspension over a potential anti-doping violation.
“Xavier Cooks has been provisionally suspended due to an adverse analytical finding and a potential violation of the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy,” the Kings said in a statement on Tuesday.“No further comments will be made at this time, and we request the privacy of all parties involved be respected.”
“The matter is now progressing in accordance with the ANADP. No further comment will be made by the athlete, NBL, Sydney or BA and we request the privacy of all parties involved be respected.”
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