BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced Friday that Terquavion Lamont Smith of the Shenzhen Aviators has been provisionally suspended from competition for an anti-doping violation.
The CBA said in a statement that it had been notified by the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) that Smith tested positive for cannabinoids in an in-competition test on October 22.
Per the regulations, Smith is provisionally barred from all domestic and international events, effective immediately. The athlete retains the right to request analysis of the B sample.
"The CBA adheres to a zero-tolerance policy on doping. Further disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with relevant rules to protect the fairness and integrity of the league," the association noted.
CHINADA also posted the violation notice on its official website on October 30, naming the prohibited substance as carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol.
In five appearances for Shenzhen this season, Smith averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 27.8 minutes per game. ■
