Florida's Chris Walker declares for NBA draft

Florida sophomore forward Chris Walker has declared for the 2015 NBA Draft, the university announced Friday.

Walker discussed his options with head coach Billy Donovan and weighed feedback from NBA scouts before opting to leave Gainesville early.

Walker arrived at Florida as the No. 2 power forward and No. 7 overall prospect in the 2013 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

After playing just 4.8 minutes per game as a freshman in 2013-14, he played 31 games as a sophomore, averaging 4.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 14.6 minutes.

Walker ranks 20th among sophomore prospects, according to DraftExpress.