Up in Virginia, Phenom Hoops had a great opportunity to find new talent and there were two forwards that grabbed our attention early and we were eager to watch more at the Phenom Tip-Off. 2026 Manny Villegas and 2026 Germain Green are two prospects that bring intrigue and upside, and should be two names to jot down and watch more of in the coming years. We break down more of their games.
2026 6’8 Manny Villegas
Villegas earned my attention early and was one I was eager to see more at the event. He presents good size, fluidity, and upside with his game, and Villegas was a key piece for BWSL TMB 2025 at the event. Villegas presents a nice touch around the basket and brings activity on the boards, displaying good athleticism. He is able to face up and make plays in a variety of ways, score from multiple levels, and run the floor well. Now, there is still room for development, getting stronger, and upside left in his game, so it will be interesting to see how he continues to take strides in his game. But he is one to watch more of for sure.
2026 6’6 Germain Green
Green is one that has the blend of size, skill, and versatility on the court that you have to like. On several occasions, Green was able to make plays in a variety of ways, whether it was creating off the bounce, attacking and finishing around the basket, being a presence on the boards, displaying athleticism at the rim, and also a versatile defender. He moves really well and his ability to play multiple positions makes him a tough matchup. I’m eager to see how he continues to develop and should be a player to check out more at Norcom High School up in Virginia.