Memphis Suspends Two Players for Violating Team Rules

Hasan Abdul Hakim and Zach Davis Suspended Indefinitely

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Memphis has suspended two of its men's basketball players, Hasan Abdul Hakim and Zach Davis, indefinitely for a violation of team rules. The announcement came prior to the team's Saturday matchup against Utah State.

Why it matters

This suspension is the latest setback in what has been a turbulent season for the Memphis Tigers, who were the preseason pick to win the American Athletic Conference but have struggled and are currently tied for sixth in the league standings.

The details

Davis, who averages 7.2 points per game, scored 10 points in the team's loss to North Texas on Thursday. Hakim, who averages 6.2 points per game, has not played for the team since January 24th. In the second half of the Utah State game, Memphis found itself down by double digits.

  • On February 15, 2026, Memphis announced the suspensions of Hasan Abdul Hakim and Zach Davis.

The players

Hasan Abdul Hakim

A Memphis basketball player who has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules.

Zach Davis

A Memphis basketball player who has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules and averages 7.2 points per game.

Penny Hardaway

The head coach of the Memphis men's basketball team.

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What’s next

The length of the suspensions for Hasan Abdul Hakim and Zach Davis has not been determined, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the Tigers' performance for the remainder of the season.

The takeaway

This suspension is the latest setback in what has been a disappointing season for the Memphis Tigers, who were expected to compete for the American Athletic Conference title but have struggled to find consistency on the court.