Northern Iowa senior guard Anthony James has been suspended for the first three games of the upcoming season for an unspecified violation of team rules and athletic department policies. James is the most dynamic scorer on the Panthers' roster and will play a huge role in how much success the team has this year. However, the Panthers should be able to take care of business without him just fine, as the senior guard will miss games against Wartburg, Toledo and North Dakota. James will return in time to suit up against Louisville in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas.