Push Admin

PBA: Cone, Ginebra still waiting for decision on Brownlee's sanction

Article (news)

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Justin Brownlee in Gilas Pilipinas practice ahead of the Asian Games. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/11/07/20230914-gilas-men-women-practice-md-3.jpg"/><figcaption>Justin Brownlee in Gilas Pilipinas practice ahead of the Asian Games. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File.</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA -- Barangay Ginebra is playing the waiting game regarding Justin Brownlee, after the celebrated import failed a drug test in the 19th Asian Games.This, according to head coach Tim Cone who stressed that the situation is delicate, and it would be better to not complicate it further.“I don’t want to say something that might trigger something from the SBP (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas) or the FIBA that will get anybody angry. That’s been our approach the whole time: We have not talked about it a lot publicly because we are waiting (for the verdict),” he said over the weekend.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/13/23/justin-brownlee-fails-asian-games-drugs-test-officials">Justin Brownlee fails Asian Games drugs test: officials</a></li></ul>The Ginebra coach was earlier quoted as saying that the FIBA is expected to issue a ruling on Brownlee’s failed doping test soon. But they still do not have any news about it as of Sunday.“We’re still waiting to hear. I’m not involved in the process of talking to the SBP, talking to FIBA, WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), or whoever we are to talk to,” said Cone, who also coached Brownlee under Gilas Pilipinas.“That’s not part of my role. I don’t know what’s going on. I was informed we’re going to get some form of ruling last week, and nothing came down. So I’m not sure where it’s gonna go at this point.”<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/15/23/is-brownlees-doping-result-related-to-injury-medication">Is Brownlee&#x27;s doping result related to injury medication?</a></li></ul>Brownlee played a major role in Gilas Pilipinas&#x27; triumph in the Asian Games, where they defeated Jordan 70-60 in the final <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/07/23/joy-and-pride-as-philippines-win-basketball-gold-again-at-last">to win the gold medal</a>.But a week after the gold medal game, it was revealed that he tested positive for Carboxy-THC, which is linked to cannabis use.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/08/23/god-brought-justin-to-ph-says-ex-pba-import-paul-harris">&#x27;God brought Justin to PH,&#x27; says ex-PBA import Paul Harris</a></li></ul>He was the second member of Team Philippines to fail a doping test, after Filipina cyclist Ariana Evangelista.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/07/23/evangelista-appeals-suspension-sorry-over-doping-mess">Cycling: Evangelista appeals suspension, sorry over doping mess</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/04/23/pinay-cyclist-fails-doping-test-in-asian-games">Pinay cyclist fails doping test in Asian Games</a></li></ul>

Barangay Ginebra is playing the waiting game regarding Justin Brownlee, after the celebrated import failed a drug test in the 19th Asian Games.

PBA: Cone, Ginebra still waiting for decision on Brownlee's sanction

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Sports

PBA: Cone, Ginebra still waiting for decision on Brownlee's sanction

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 07, 2023 05:35 PM PHT

|

Updated November 07, 2023 06:00 PM PHT

Read More:

basketball

PBA

Barangay Ginebra

Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas

Tim Cone

Justin Brownlee

doping

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.