The Jacob Grandison mystery revealed by the LNB: a « fake doping » case at the origin of his indefinite absence
Dec 20, 2025
Alexandre Lacoste
Boulazac fixed on January 10 for Jacob Grandison
Betclic ELITE - Boulazac Basket Dordogne will know on January 10 the decision concerning Jacob Grandison, suspended since the start of the season. A highly anticipated deadline in Dordogne, as the case was revived in December.
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The suspense is coming to an end for Jacob Grandison (6’6″, 27 years old). Suspended since autumn, the Boulazac Basket Dordogne forward will know on January 10 if his return to the Betclic ELITE courts is finally possible. Information confirmed by the club president, as the case recently resurfaced in national news.
A verdict expected on January 10
BBD president Laurent Serres confirmed on social media that a decision would be known on January 10 regarding Jacob Grandison’s situation. « On the 10th, we will know the decision taken about Grandison: whether there’s a sanction or not, » he wrote on Facebook, reports Ici Périgord.
At this stage, no indication allows to know if the outcome will be favorable or not. Internally, the Périgord club remains in waiting, aware of the sporting stakes this case represents.
Three months without playing, but still present in Boulazac
Suspended just before the second championship game against Cholet on October 11, Jacob Grandison hasn’t played an official match since September 27, the date of the opening victory against Saint-Quentin.
However, the American-Finnish forward hasn’t left Dordogne. Staying in Boulazac, he trained individually to maintain his physical condition, anticipating a potential administrative green light.
Huge game from Jacob Grandinson 💥
For his 2nd game in BBD colors, the Finnish 🇫🇮 delivered an XXL performance!
📈 25 points, 9 rebounds and 36 evaluation, MVP 🫡 #GoBBD
— BoulazacBasketD (@BoulazacBasketD) September 21, 2025
An immediate impact at the start of the season
Before this suspension, Grandison had quickly found his place in the Périgord roster. Having played for the Duke Blue Devils in NCAA, where he notably played alongside Derrick Lively II or Kyle Filipowski, the forward had made an impression from his first outings.
In the French Supercup, he scored 11 points against Monaco, before shining against Paris Basketball with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. In the championship, he confirmed in the first game against Saint-Quentin (11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists).
A case revived in December
Long discreet, the case was revived on December 19 during the derby against Limoges. LNB president Philippe Ausseur had then mentioned a « fake doping », pointing to a possible error by the medical staff of the Finnish national team, Euro semi-finalist. Comments reported notably by France Bleu Périgord, which revived hope for a positive outcome.
A game to start the year in style 🎆
Our team begins 2026 with a big challenge, hosting Le Mans on Saturday, we’ll need your incredible support again in this new year! 🔥
Book your tickets 👉🎟 #GoBBD
— BoulazacBasketD (@BoulazacBasketD) January 5, 2026
A potential reinforcement in a favorable dynamic
Despite Grandison’s absence, Boulazac has managed so far with a record of 5 wins and 8 losses, in 12th place in the standings. The Sharks rely on Angelo Warner and Hugo Robineau, and are especially coming off two consecutive victories against Limoges and Dijon.
A return of Jacob Grandison would allow to expand the rotation and relieve some offensive responsibilities, approaching an important schedule. On January 10, against Le Mans, BBD will finally know.
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