Tennessee Basketball Signees Conclude Stellar Prep Careers

Manny Green and Marquis Clark wrap up high school with impressive stats and honors.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:05pm

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Tennessee basketball signees Manny Green and Marquis Clark recently concluded their stellar high school careers. Green, a 6-foot-6 wing, averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game for Cedar Grove High School in Atlanta, earning Georgia AAA Region 5 Player of the Year honors. Clark, a 6-foot-1 point guard, averaged 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game for Whitney Young High School in Chicago, becoming the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,983 points.

Why it matters

The strong performances by Green and Clark in their final high school seasons are a positive sign for Tennessee's basketball program, which signed the two players in the fall. Their success at the prep level suggests they could make an immediate impact for the Volunteers next season.

The details

Green, a four-star recruit ranked No. 137 nationally, scored 30+ points in 9 games and 20+ points in 17 games during the regular season. He finished his high school career with over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Clark, a three-star recruit ranked No. 252 nationally, set the Whitney Young High School record for most points in a single game with 51. He also passed former DePaul and NBA player Quentin Richardson as the school's all-time leading scorer.

  • Green and Clark recently wrapped up their stellar high school careers in the past few weeks.
  • Green's Cedar Grove High School team went 21-6 in the regular season before winning one game and losing in the Sweet 16 of the Georgia AAA State Tournament.
  • Clark's Whitney Young High School team posted a 22-8 record in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Manny Green

A 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing who committed to Tennessee in October over offers from Cal, USF, Auburn and Georgia Tech. He was named the Georgia AAA Region 5 Player of the Year after averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game in his senior season.

Marquis Clark

A 6-foot-1, 175-pound point guard who committed to Tennessee in late October over Southern Illinois and other mid-major offers. He averaged 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists per game as a senior, becoming Whitney Young High School's all-time leading scorer with 1,983 points.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Green and Clark's dominant high school careers suggest they could make an immediate impact for Tennessee's basketball program next season. Their success at the prep level is a positive sign for the Volunteers as they look to build on their recent NCAA Tournament appearances.