Club Statement – Jalon Miller

Late on Friday the 15^th of July 2022, the Ballarat Miners were informed that NBL1 rostered player Jalon Miller was sanctioned by the German National Anti-Doping Agency for a violation whilst playing in Europe earlier this year.

The determination states that Jalon was in breach of Article 2.1 DD-ADC (congruent with Article 2.1 WADC). This breach has resulted in a period of ineligibility to play of 2 years, effective from the date of decision, being the 11^th of July 2022.

He is therefore a sanctioned athlete and in accordance with Basketball Australia’s Anti-Doping Policy, is ineligible to participate in the sport in Australia.

Basketball Ballarat CEO Nev Ivey states “the Club makes every effort working with Basketball Australia and the League to ensure its players are free of any sanctions.”  Ivey continues to add “whilst we acknowledge that the decision has just been made by the German Anti-Doping Agency, it is disappointing that no advice was provided to indicate the matter was pending”.

The Miners take on Frankston today in a crucial game at Selkirk Stadium.