Two Memphis Tigers Basketball Players Suspended

Zach Davis and Hasan Abdul-Hakim face disciplinary action for violation of team rules.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The University of Memphis basketball program has suspended two players, Zach Davis and Hasan Abdul-Hakim, for an unspecified violation of team rules. The suspensions come just weeks before the start of the Tigers' 2026-27 season.

Why it matters

The Memphis Tigers are a perennial powerhouse in college basketball, and any player suspensions this close to the start of the season could have a significant impact on the team's performance and chances of success. Maintaining team discipline is crucial for a program with high expectations.

The details

The University of Memphis has not provided details on the specific violations that led to the suspensions of Zach Davis and Hasan Abdul-Hakim. Both players were expected to play key roles for the Tigers this upcoming season. The length of the suspensions is also unknown at this time.

  • The suspensions were announced on February 15, 2026.

The players

Zach Davis

A starting guard for the Memphis Tigers basketball team.

Hasan Abdul-Hakim

A forward for the Memphis Tigers basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We hold our student-athletes to high standards, and these suspensions reflect our commitment to team discipline and accountability.”

— Penny Hardaway, Head Coach, Memphis Tigers Basketball (dailymemphian.com)

What’s next

The length of the suspensions and the players' status for the start of the season will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder that even top-tier college basketball programs must maintain strict discipline and hold their players accountable, even when it means suspending key contributors close to the start of the season.