UCLA suspends Anderson for two games

Sep 20, 2011 - 1:17 AM Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - UCLA guard Jerime Anderson has been suspended two games after pleading guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges last week.

Anderson, who averaged 5.1 points, 2.6 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 34 games (3 starts) as a junior last season, entered into a plea agreement for appropriation of lost property and trespassing. Anderson must complete 300 hours of community service in a two-year period.

Anderson will sit out an exhibition game as well as the season-opener, November 11 against Loyola Marymount.

"Now that the legal proceedings in conjunction with Jerime's arrest have been finalized, I am reinstating him to the team with a two-game suspension," said head coach Ben Howland. "Jerime has been very remorseful in acknowledging his mistake and accepting responsibility for his actions. I believe he has learned a valuable lesson."