Barbee sits Frankie Sullivan, first time leading scorer not a starter in 36 games

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AUBURN — Frankie Sullivan was not in Auburn’s starting lineup for Wednesday night’s game against Arkansas. Sullivan, who averages a team-high 15.7 points – 4th in the SEC, started all 23 games this season for the Tigers and 36 straight dating back to last season.

On Monday, Auburn coach Tony Barbee said he “needed to get (Sullivan’s attention” because “he hasn’t been playing well enough to warrant the minutes or opportunities that he’s been getting.”

Sullivan sat the final 10:19 against Kentucky on Saturday.

UPDATE: Sullivan checked into the game at the 16:49 mark, ending his stretch on the bench at 13:30.