The Dominican Republic national team today cut Josh Asselin from their roster after a complaint was lodged with FIBA, the governing body of international basketball.

DR was forced to choose between Josh Asselin and NBA player Charlie Villanueva as both are American-born players claiming Dominican status. FIBA allows one naturalized player per roster.

The Dominicans are trying to have Villanueva play as a Dominican, if that move is approved by FIBA, then both players would be able to participate – with Asselin as their sole naturalized player.

Josh Asselin is a 30-year old 6-11 center that played has played for the BSN (Puerto Rico), ACB (Spain), NBDL, and attended the University of a Michigan. (related: RD: Charlie Villanueva’s status questioned)