Where Tennessee Basketball’s 2026 Class Ranks Nationally, in the SEC After Rivals’ Update

Tennessee basketball holds three commitments, all of which have already signed, in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Recently, Rivals updated its individual rankings across the country as the high school hoops season rages on.

As a result, Ralph Scott stands as a four-star, while Manny Green and Marquis Clark are slotted as three-stars. Scott is also listed as the No. 63 player in the country on the recruiting service.

This makes Tennessee’s 2026 class the No. 39 group in the nation at this point. This is good for the ninth-best class in the SEC. The Vols trail Arkansas, Missouri, Texas A&M, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and LSU. UT is ahead of Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Florida and Auburn. Kentucky and Georgia are yet to land a commitment.

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Here’s where Tennessee’s trio of 2026 commitments rank across Rivals, 247 and ESPN at this point in the process:

Ralph Scott

• Position: SF
• Height: 6-8
• Weight: 186
• Hometown: Pagent Parish, Bermuda
• High School: IMG Academy (FL)
• Rankings:
  • Rivals
    • Four-star
    • No. 63 nationally
    • No. 23 position
    • No. 7 state
  • 247
    • Four-star
    • No. 53 nationally
    • No. 22 position
    • No. 7 state
  • EPSN
    • Four-star
    • No. 54 nationally
    • No. 22 position
    • No. 6 state

• What Rick Barnes said:
  • “We are thrilled to have Ralph and his family join us here on Rocky Top. Ralph burst on to the scene late and is still developing, but we are so excited about his immense potential, as he is a young man with so much in front of him. He is a legit 6-foot-8 wing with long arms who possesses both a tremendous feel for the game and an impressive ability to shoot the ball with excellent form. Ralph plays at a big-time prep program where he performs on a national stage against top-level competition, which will only help further prepare him for the rigors of the SEC.”

Manny Green

• Position: SG
• Height: 6-6
• Weight: 205
• Hometown: Ellenwood, GA
• High School: Cedar Grove
• Rankings:
  • Rivals
    • Three-star
    • N/a nationally
    • No. 52 position
    • No. 11 state
  • 247
    • Four-star
    • No. 97 nationally
    • No. 15 position
    • No. 4 state
  • ESPN
    • Four-star
    • No. 97 nationally
    • No. 40 position
    • No. 3 state
• What Rick Barnes said about Green:
  • “We are happy to welcome Manny and his family to Tennessee basketball. Manny has an impressive mentality and a clear love for the game, to go along with a natural physicality to what he does on the floor. He is part of successful high
    school program

    that preaches toughness and togetherness, two things we really value, and he also comes from an athletic family. Manny has a great build that he will continue to develop and he has really blossomed offensively, but still has upside as both a shooter and a playmaker. We are pleased not only about who Manny is now as a player, but also about who he can become down the road.”

Marquis Clark

• Position: PG
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 165
• Hometown: Chicago, IL
• High School: Whitney Young
• Rankings:
  • Rivals
    • Three-star
    • N/a nationally
    • No. 44 position
    • No. 5 state
  • 247
    • Three-star
    • N/a nationally
    • No. 28 position
    • No. 2 state
  • ESPN
    • Three-star
    • N/a nationally
    • No. 56 position
    • No. 5 state
• What Rick Barnes said:
  • “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. 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.”