Manny Green

Widely considered a four-star recruit and a top-10 player in Georgia.
Finished No. 111 in the 247Sports rankings, good for fifth-best in the state and four-star status, while also earning four stars from ESPN, which placed him third in Georgia.
Placed No. 145 in the Rivals Industry Ranking, sixth-best in his state and No. 36 among shooting guards.
A McDonald’s All-American game nominee and one of 13 players on the Team USA roster for the 24K Showcase at Iverson Classic on April 30, 2026, in Hampton, Va.
Selected as the MVP of the top-30 championship game at the prestigious Pangos All-American Camp in Las Vegas in June 2025, as well as earned first-team plaudits at the adidas All-American Camp in Atlanta in July 2024.
Amassed 2,101 points and over 1,000 rebounds across his four-year prep career, averaging 18.4 points per game.
Broke the Cedar Grove career scoring record previously held by 1976 graduate Reggie Johnson, who went on to star at Tennessee and get selected No. 15 in the 1980 NBA Draft.
Three-time GBCA 3A North All-State honoree, two-time Region 5-3A Player of the Year, two-time DeKalb County scoring leader and two-time 3A state finalist.
Averaged 23.7 points and 10.0 rebounds per game during his senior campaign, leading his team to a 22-7 record and a Region 5-3A title.
Garnered GBCA 3A North Player of the Year, DeKalb County Player of the Year, Sandy’s Spiel GHSA First Team All-State, Sandy’s Spiel GHSA 3A Best Scorer and Atlanta Tipoff Club First Team All-Metro designations.
Tallied 18.9 points per game as a junior and earned Atlanta Journal Constitution 3A Player of the Year distinction, helping his team go 28-4 and reach the 3A state final.
Scored 40-plus points twice during his senior campaign, on Dec. 9, 2025, versus Riverdale High School and on Feb. 13, 2026, against Luella High School.
Produced 17.6 points per game during his sophomore campaign.
Tabbed the Sandy’s Spiel GHSA 3A Freshman of the Year and an Atlanta Journal-Constitution 3A Second Team All-State pick after averaging 13.8 points per game, aiding his team to a 3A state finals appearance.
Competed at the AAU level with both Nightrydas Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit and with the Atlanta Celtics on the adidas 3SSB circuit.
Was averaging approximately 15.0 points per game in Nike EYBL play during his final AAU summer before suffering hamstring injuries.
Played at Cedar Grove for two years alongside current UCLA center Javonte Floyd, a fellow top recruit in the class of 2026.
Notable Cedar alumni include comedian Desi Banks, former NBA player Dion Glover, former NBA player and VFL Reggie Johnson, Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone, former NFL player Marcus McNeill, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Christen Miller and rapper Natina Reed.

PERSONAL

Full name is Emanual Sherrod Green, but goes by “Manny.”
Born March 20, 2008, in Atlanta.
Mother is Melina Green.
Has an older brother, A.J., who plays defensive line on the Louisville football team.
Majoring in construction science and management.
Enjoys cooking, gaming and rapping.
Favorite athlete is Kevin Durant, a Rick Barnes protégé, because he considers him one of the greatest players ever.
Best sports memory is hitting a game-winning shot in a middle school playoff contest.
Wears No. 1 because he has always loved it since he was a little kid, as he looked up to Cam Newton.
Committed to Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn, Cal, Georgia Tech and South Florida.
Chose Tennessee because he felt like the school would help him change his life and become a great man.
Follows 22 previous Volunteer letter winners from Georgia, including two of the program’s top six all-time scorers in Dale Ellis (1979-83) and fellow Cedar Grove graduate Reggie Johnson (1976-80), both of whom were three-time First Team All-SEC honorees and two-time All-Americans, as well as three players from Rick Barnes’ first Tennessee team (2015-16).