University of Tennessee Athletics
2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Roster
F
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballC
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's Basketball
Jersey Number 8
Marquis Clark
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Whitney M. Young
University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Nov. 18, 2025, the signing of Marquis Clark, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound guard out of Chicago.
A consensus three-star recruit who is considered a top-five prospect in the talent-rich state of Illinois, Clark was the No. 208 player in the country, including the No. 38 point guard, per the Rivals Industry rankings, at the time of his signing. In addition, 247Sports labeled him the second-best player in Illinois and the nation's No. 29 point guard.
"We are quite pleased to have Marquis and his family coming aboard here at Tennessee. Marquis is a well-built, cerebral point guard with elite creativity who can make plays for himself and for others," Barnes said. "He is a gym rat who is crafty off the bounce and has always been able to score, but has worked hard on his jump-shot the last two years. Marquis is a hungry competitor with a chip on his shoulder who fits the mold of other players who have had success on Rocky Top. He has been well-coached on the AAU and high school levels while playing for historic programs, which has prepared him well for big moments and hostile environments."
Clark attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, a powerhouse basketball program that has produced NBA players Javon Freeman-Liberty, Jahlil Okafor and Quentin Richardson. It also counts among its alumni college standouts like Xavier Castaneda, Dwayne Curtis, Anthony Harris, Marcus Jordan, L.J. Peak, Ahmad Starks, Sam Thompson, Paul White, Lucas Williamson and many others.
Entering his senior year at Whitney Young, Clark was an NY2LA Preseason First Team All-State choice and, according to the Chicago Sun Times, the premier player in the Chicago Public League. He averaged 18.6 points per game during his junior campaign, collecting Chicago Sun Times Third Team All-City status. On the AAU circuit, Clark suited up for the revered Meanstreets program, which has also sent multiple players to the NBA.
Before selecting the Volunteers, Clark held offers from programs such as Cal, DePaul, Illinois, Saint Louis and TCU, according to Rivals.
Tennessee has seven prior letter winners from the state of Illinois, including 1961-62 team captain John Martin. The only Prairie State native to letter for Barnes on Rocky Top is Admiral Schofield, who totaled 1,570 points from 2015-19 and was a two-time All-SEC designee.
A consensus three-star recruit who is considered a top-five prospect in the talent-rich state of Illinois, Clark was the No. 208 player in the country, including the No. 38 point guard, per the Rivals Industry rankings, at the time of his signing. In addition, 247Sports labeled him the second-best player in Illinois and the nation's No. 29 point guard.
"We are quite pleased to have Marquis and his family coming aboard here at Tennessee. Marquis is a well-built, cerebral point guard with elite creativity who can make plays for himself and for others," Barnes said. "He is a gym rat who is crafty off the bounce and has always been able to score, but has worked hard on his jump-shot the last two years. Marquis is a hungry competitor with a chip on his shoulder who fits the mold of other players who have had success on Rocky Top. He has been well-coached on the AAU and high school levels while playing for historic programs, which has prepared him well for big moments and hostile environments."
Clark attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, a powerhouse basketball program that has produced NBA players Javon Freeman-Liberty, Jahlil Okafor and Quentin Richardson. It also counts among its alumni college standouts like Xavier Castaneda, Dwayne Curtis, Anthony Harris, Marcus Jordan, L.J. Peak, Ahmad Starks, Sam Thompson, Paul White, Lucas Williamson and many others.
Entering his senior year at Whitney Young, Clark was an NY2LA Preseason First Team All-State choice and, according to the Chicago Sun Times, the premier player in the Chicago Public League. He averaged 18.6 points per game during his junior campaign, collecting Chicago Sun Times Third Team All-City status. On the AAU circuit, Clark suited up for the revered Meanstreets program, which has also sent multiple players to the NBA.
Before selecting the Volunteers, Clark held offers from programs such as Cal, DePaul, Illinois, Saint Louis and TCU, according to Rivals.
Tennessee has seven prior letter winners from the state of Illinois, including 1961-62 team captain John Martin. The only Prairie State native to letter for Barnes on Rocky Top is Admiral Schofield, who totaled 1,570 points from 2015-19 and was a two-time All-SEC designee.
MBB | Rick Barnes Media Availability (4.23.26)
Thursday, April 23
MBB | DeWayne Brown II Media Availability (4.23.26)
Thursday, April 23
MBB | Earl Grant Media Availability (4.23.26)
Thursday, April 23
MBB | Rick Barnes, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Grant Hurst & Felix Okpara Postgame vs. Michigan (3.29.26)
Sunday, March 29
