7/9/26: Started for Team Thad 15u versus NY Lightning. Manuel helped his Middle College team advance to the State Tournament where he made his first impression on PrepHoopsTN. Agile. With Middle College he was more of a combo guard though Team Thad 15u likes him as the primary ball-handler. Regardless of what he will be this development helps him get reps and make high pressure decisions…which can only be beneficial. In a blowout loss to NY Lightning Matthew turned the ball over three times. He did lead the team in scoring with 13 points (5-10 FG) and collected four steals.

An all-around combo guard. He can handle the ball and run the offense, or play off-ball and really score it in multiple ways. Plays with a relentless motor and is a tough defender. Played a part in a state tournament semifinal run as a freshman and will only continue to improve and grow.