James Wiseman will miss the next 11 games, the NCAA announced Wednesday.
The Memphis basketball freshman center will be reinstated in time for the Tigers' Jan. 12 game against South Florida. He also must donate $11,500 to a charity of his choice.
The Cincinnati Bearcats travel to play Memphis on Jan. 16 and host the Tigers on Feb. 13.
The University of Memphis issued a statement, saying it will appeal the ruling.
"Based on case precedent, the circumstances of this case and other mitigating factors, the University will immediately appeal this decision," the statement read.