Tennessee basketball is making waves with the signing of three promising prep prospects: Ralph Scott, Manny Green, and Marquis Clark. These additions have catapulted the Vols into the top 25 recruiting classes nationally, and they’re not done yet, with plans to tap into the transfer portal this spring.
While Ralph Scott continues his senior season at IMG Academy, let’s dive into the impressive high school careers of Manny Green and Marquis Clark.
Manny Green, Small Forward
Manny Green made his commitment to Tennessee back in October, choosing the Vols over other programs like Cal, USF, Auburn, and Georgia Tech. His decision was followed by a standout senior season at Cedar Grove High School in Atlanta.
Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 205 pounds, Green dominated the court, averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists per game. Cedar Grove finished the regular season with a 21-6 record and made it to the Sweet 16 of the Georgia AAA State Tournament.
Green’s scoring prowess was on full display as he notched 30-plus points in nine games and surpassed the 20-point mark in 17 contests, including two 40-point outbursts against Riverdale and Luella.
His exceptional performance earned him the Georgia AAA Region 5 Player of the Year honors, and he was a nominee for the McDonald’s All-American Game. Green wrapped up his high school career with over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. According to 247sports composite rankings, he’s a four-star recruit, the No. 137 player nationally, and the No. 8 player in Georgia.
Marquis Clark, Point Guard
Marquis Clark was the third recruit to pledge to Tennessee in the 2026 class, making his decision in late October over Southern Illinois and other mid-major programs.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound point guard had a remarkable senior season at Chicago’s Whitney Young High School, averaging 30 points, eight rebounds, and five assists per game. The Dolphins finished with a 22-8 record.
Clark made history with a 51-point game against Manley High School, setting a new single-game scoring record for Whitney Young. He also surpassed former DePaul star and NBA veteran Quentin Richardson to become the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,983 points.
His stellar season earned him First Team All-Conference and All-City honors, along with a spot on the Chicago Sun-Times All-Area team.
With talents like Green and Clark joining the roster, Tennessee basketball is poised for an exciting future. The Vols are certainly a team to watch as they continue to build their program.