A suspension to a key big man on an otherwise height-limited team is not the way to start a new season of college basketball.
Unfortunately, that’s the case for the Golden Gophers men’s basketball team, which opens the season tonight against Lehigh at Williams Arena.
Multiple reports reveal that center Mo Walker has been suspended six games for violating team rules.
Minnesota announces six-game suspension for Maurice Walker for violation of team policy.
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) November 8, 2013
#gophers RT @RyanJamesMN: Mo Walker has been suspended for 6 games
— Justin Gaard (@Gaardsy) November 8, 2013
No. 2: Mo Walker suspended 6 games for violating team rules. #gophers
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 8, 2013
The release didn't specify reasons for Walker's suspension. The 6-10 junior just came off a 17-pt, 13-reb performance in exhibition finale.
— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 8, 2013
On top of that, Wolfson is reporting that guard Wally Ellenson won’t play tonight as he works out an issue of his own.
Here it is: Per John Ellenson, Wally's dad, Wally & Pitino are working through an incident. Wally not expected to play tonight. #gophers
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 8, 2013
