Doping Scandal Hits Lukoil Academic Star

Sports | April 14, 2005, Thursday // 00:00

An international star recruit at Bulgaria's basketball champion has been tested positive for doping, it emerged Thursday.

Forward-center Ajani Williams had already published his plans to flee Lukoil Akademik. The player said that he was offered to countersign his contract but for much lower pay.

He has previously played with Orlando Magic (NBA), Poland's Anwil and Bulgaria's Levski.

Williams, aged 28, joined Lukoil Akademic at the end of last December.

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