MANILA, Philippines – PBA chairman and POC president Ricky Vargas has advised Kiefer Ravena to stay away from the game in the meantime after both the national cage federation and the pro league have decided to abide by the FIBA ruling on his doping failure. “If I were Kiefer, I won’t risk it,” said Vargas in reaction to wild proposals that Ravena may be free to play in some leagues that are not under FIBA. And that’s what the POC and the SBP want FIBA sees in Ravena during his 18-month suspension. “We’ll document what Ravena would be doing and we’ll continue to try down the road (to appeal the player’s case),” said Panlilio. But practically the whole Philippine basketball community stands with Ravena as it was clear he failed the doping test by accident.

Source: Philippine Star June 01, 2018 06:22 UTC