New Balance is here to stay. The brand that was once known for orthopedics invested a ton in its basketball division and the results are showing. Cooper Flagg, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Tyrese Maxey, Darius Garland, and Co. are all rocking the NB and it's paving the way for the next generation of young talent, as seen in the New Balance P32 League.
Stopping in Memphis to take in the talent, we got a chance to evaluate a number of the P32's top programs from the south at last weekend's regional event. Flagship programs such as Max Levels Elite and the Gateway Knights dominated the event, but P32 CEO Josh Woodson, Kris Becker, and Shu Negga put together an outstanding group of teams that offered no shortage of sleepers that will be popping up on D-1 recruiting radars sooner rather than later.
Having already profiled Gassim Toure, Sekhou Cisse, Colton Walters, and Kamar Thomas in our top performers article, here are six more seniors who are flying under the radar from the New Balance P32 Memphis stop:
Chris Hunt Jr., 6'0, PG, Max Levels Elite 17U, 2027
A player who I hadn’t seen prior to the event, Chris Hunt Jr. definitely showed that he’s next up out of Texas power Duncanville. The lefty playmaker had great burst coming off of screens, used his wiry frame on the defensive end, and had no problem sharing the playmaking duties with big time 2028 Aiden Clark. Chris holds offers from Kansas State, Ole Miss, Mississippi State as well as a host of others, and will definitely be one to track in the DFW Metroplex.
Delijah McAlpin, 6'7, SF/PF, Orange County Outlaws 17U, 2027
A high upside forward who is just scratching the surface, Delijah McAlpin certainly showed that his best basketball lays ahead of him. The long armed combo forward was a great cutter, produced at a high rate, and punished defenders with his straight line attacks to the rim. The former child actor has only been playing basketball at a high level for a few years now and has the raw tools to find himself on a D-1 roster when it's all said and done.
Kevin Pittman, 6'10, C, Yanders Law 17U, 2026
A monster in the paint, Kevin Pittman showed he can be a starting center at the D-1 level when he gets his motor going with his play at the P32.The senior big did a great job carving out space in the paint, was automatic finishing over his right shoulder, and rebounded the ball with two hands above the rim. Throw in the fact that he did a great job walling up defensively and you see why he should see himself starting at the D-1 level eventually.
Will Foulk, 6'1, PG, Gateway Knights Agbo 17U, 2027
As steady as you can get, Will Foulk was a calming presence on a talented Gateway team any time he had the rock in his hands. The heady lead guard showed great touch when he got to the paint, shot it well from deep, and controlled the game. Already owning offers from Southeast Missouri and SIU-Edwardsville, Foulk certainly solidified himself as a no brainer D-1 point guard with his play at P32.
Reid Robinson, 6'4, SG, Texas Summitt, 2027
The son of North Texas head coach Daniyal Robinson, Reid Robinson has the lineage that you look for and showed he has the game to match. The swingman produced at a high rate, relocated to open areas to get to his 3-point shot, and can put points on the board efficiently with limited dribbles. With his older brother Reece playing for their father at North Texas as well, one would assume that Reid will be following the family tree for the Mean Green.
Sam Guethle, 6'5, SG/SF, Gateway Knights Agbo 17U, 2027
An absolutely lights out shooter, Sam Guethle had the most electric half of anyone at P32 against Darius Garland Elite. The lefty was unconscious with his 3-point shot, relocated to open areas to create passing angles, and got his shot off in tight spaces. The Missouri all-state performer is still wide open recruiting wise, but is a sure fire plug and play guy.
Editor's Pick
New Balance P32 Memphis Regional: Top Performers