Memphis junior forward Wesley Witherspoon will be reinstated from his suspension on Thursday, men's basketball coach Josh Pastner announced Monday night.

The 6-foot-9 forward did not play in The U of M's 77-61 win against Marshall last Saturday and will not play against Southern Miss on Wednesday.

"Having a basketball team is like having a family," Pastner said. "We're all human beings. The difference is, we're in an age where everything is scrutinized. People are making things bigger than they are. Like in any family, you're going to have discipline. It's like grounding a kid and not letting them go to the movies with their friends. A team is like a family. It's just a part of the process."