Manny Green
"6’6 210 /4⭐️big guard/ c/o 2026 Cedar Grove High School Instagram @_Mannygreen5 Florida nightrydas 17u"
Tennessee
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Scout Report
When a 6-6 power forward can stretch the floor with legitimate range while still bringing the physicality to bang inside, college coaches take notice. That versatility has Manny Green sitting pretty in the national top 100 with his recruitment locked up early.
Background
The Ellenwood, Georgia native comes from serious basketball bloodlines with his father Devonte Green laying the foundation for the family's hoop legacy. Cedar Grove High School has become his proving ground, where Green has developed into one of the most coveted forwards in the 2026 class. The Saints program has a reputation for developing talent, and Green has thrived in their system while competing against elite competition in Georgia's loaded prep landscape. His AAU circuit exposure has only amplified what college coaches were already seeing at the high school level.
Playing Style
Green operates as a modern stretch four who can create mismatches on both ends of the floor. His basketball IQ allows him to read defenses quickly and make the right play, whether that's stepping out for a three-pointer or attacking a closeout to get to the rim. He plays with controlled aggression, never rushing his decisions but always looking to impact winning. Defensively, he uses his length and lateral quickness to switch across multiple positions, making him valuable in today's positionless game. His motor runs consistently high, and he competes on every possession with the kind of intensity that translates immediately to college basketball. The pace of his game fits perfectly with modern offensive systems that emphasize spacing and ball movement.
Strengths
His three-point shooting ability sets him apart from traditional power forwards, giving coaches the flexibility to play him in multiple lineups. Green has legitimate NBA range and the confidence to let it fly in clutch moments. His rebounding instincts are excellent for his position, using positioning and timing rather than just raw athleticism to secure boards. The combination of size, skill, and basketball IQ creates matchup problems that opposing coaches struggle to solve.
Areas to Watch
Continued physical development will be crucial as he prepares for the rigors of SEC basketball. Adding strength without losing his mobility could unlock another level of his interior game. His ball-handling in traffic could use refinement to maximize his ability to attack off the dribble against college-level athletes.
Player Comparison
His game reminds me of a young John Collins before Collins added the elite athleticism at the rim. Both players share that smooth shooting stroke from deep combined with the size to play inside when needed. The way Green reads the game and makes quick decisions mirrors Collins' basketball IQ, though Green may actually have better perimeter instincts at the same age.
Recruitment
Tennessee locked him up early in what looks like a home run recruitment for Rick Barnes and his staff. With 17 D1 offers including SEC heavyweights like Auburn and Florida, plus ACC programs like Clemson, Green had his pick of quality destinations. The Volunteers beat out some serious competition to land his commitment, likely selling him on their track record of developing versatile forwards for the next level. His early commitment should give Tennessee a nice foundation piece to build their 2026 class around.
Projection
Green projects as an immediate contributor in the SEC with the skill set to develop into a three-year starter for Tennessee. His combination of size, shooting, and basketball IQ gives him a realistic path to professional basketball if he continues developing physically. The ceiling is solid NBA role player, while the floor is a productive college career with overseas opportunities.
Updated Mar 31, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Tennessee
COLLEGE
Cedar Grove
PREP SCHOOL
Offers
17
Tennessee
Committed
Chose Tennessee over 16 other offers
South Florida
Cal
Auburn
Cincinnati
ClemsonOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Highlights
Social Activity
Class of 2026 @_mannygreen5 has stamped his name in @CedarGroveHoops history with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. The @Vol_Hoops commit continues to prove why he’s one of the nation’s best, and he’s not done yet. https://t.co/y2mS6daKXY
2026 5⭐️ Manny Green 6’6” Guard (Cedar Grove) Green has been “Money” all season, he’s the definition on “Dominant”. Tonight was no different in a win with 35 points 9 rebounds and 5 steals https://t.co/rB3izpop75
Manny Green, who is committed to @Vol_Hoops in the class of 2026, is Tailor-Made for Rick Barnes Tough, long, non stop Motor Every year Tennessee is one of the best defensive teams in the nation & Green will be a big time asset on that end WINNER https://t.co/WdwmQFHkMn
Tennessee basketball signee @_mannygreen5 with the windmill to cap @CedarGroveHoops big win over Mt. Zion tonight. https://t.co/ifSpbgt6Cb
6’7 Tennessee commit, Manny Green is putting on a scoring masterclass, he’s scored over 30 five times already this season @_mannygreen5 Pace has improved and he is now a marksman from behind the arc. 🎯 Big time pickup for Coach Barnes‼️ 🍊@Vol_Hoops #thefutureisNOW https://t.co/qgrkQAYHMN