Basketball Coach J.D. Barnett of the University...

Basketball Coach J.D. Barnett of the University of Tulsa suspended starting center Don Royster for personal reasons, school officials said. Barnett, whose team is 18-5, also dismissed center Anthony Fobbs for personal reasons Jan. 12.

Royster, a 6-7 junior from San Antonio who transferred from the University of Mississippi before last season, started 14 games for Tulsa this season, averaging 7.3 points and 5 rebounds.