Erik Murphy and Cody Larson were suspended Monday by Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan after they were arrested and charged with breaking into a car.
Murphy and Larson were arrested early Sunday morning outside Scarlett O'Hara's Bar and Restaurant in St. Augustine. Police say witnesses spotted Murphy and Larson breaking into a car outside the restaurant/bar. The car owner reported nothing missing.
“I'm aware of Cody and Erik's situation and very disappointed with the news,'' Donovan told Gatorzone.com. “The two are currently suspended from basketball-related activities. I'm not going to comment further until I have more information and get a chance to meet with both student-athletes.”
Murphy and Larson were charged with one felony count of third-degree burglary. They were booked at the St. Johns County Jail about 4 a.m. Sunday and later released on $5,000 bond.
A sophomore forward, Murphy averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds coming off the bench last season. Larson, also a forward, redshirted his freshman season.
