Florida suspends forward Chris Walker for 1st 2 games of the season for violating team rules

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida has suspended highly touted forward Chris Walker for the first two games of the season for violating team rules.

Coach Billy Donovan announced the discipline Wednesday at the team's annual media day, saying Walker also will miss an exhibition game against Barry University on Nov. 6.

A 6-foot-10 sophomore from Bonifay, Walker will sit out the regular-season opener against William & Mary on Nov. 15 and against Miami two days later. He is scheduled to return against Louisiana-Monroe on Nov. 21.

Walker averaged 1.9 points and 1.3 rebounds in 18 games last season. He sat out the first 12 games because the NCAA determined he received improper benefits. He was ordered to donate $270 to a charity of his choice and serve 80 hours of community service.