P32 Memphis notebook
By Robert Alfonso Jr.
Memphis, TN – New Balance held its P32 & Jr 32 League Session III in Memphis. Some of its teams arrived at the Memphis Sports & Events Center looking to begin positioning themselves as the best teams in the league.
Here are some observations and notes from .
Williams continues to shine
Caleb Williams is easily one of the hottest talked about prospects on the P32 circuit. The 6-foot-6 combo guard averaged 23 points through four games. He was met with intense attention in the four games in Memphis. This did not deter Williams, who scored 23 points in win over Friday night. He followed that with a 37, 23, and 12 point performances. However, he is more than a scorer. Williams knows how to get others involved averaging 6 assists per contest while also snatching down 8.5 rebounds. His team may have finished 2-2 but he was named the Offensive MVP after averaging 26 points a game.
Since making his P32 debut in Houston Williams has been turning heads. The SFA Academy (FL) product averaged 30 points a game in Houston in a dominating fashion. The Zephyhills, Florida native has garnered attention from college programs across the country. This will certainly change during May’s Live Period in Dallas.
Williams currently holds offers from Cal Poly, California, Florida State, Mississippi State and Ohio.
Solongo dominates the weekend
There is no way anyone can miss out on Gan-Erdene Solongo.
He is an imposing human being measuring at 7-foot-1 with a college ready body. The Ensworth (TN) product dominated the interior on both ends of the floor. He anchored the paint dunking just about anything possible. Solongo averaged a double-double on the weekend with 15 points and 10 rebounds. He showed excellent touch with hook shot over his left shoulder regularly. His jumper was effective for a player his size.
Solongo has heard from a number of schools in the Big East, Big Ten and many others holding offers from Ohio State, Illinois, Arizona State, Indiana, Notre Dame and Butler.
MBA Hoops is must watch
Mississippi Basketball Academy has a long tradition of talented players. They have an alumni list loaded with gritty players. Make sure to add Demarion Gibson, Jaden Tate, and Michael Hood.
Gibson is the spark plug running the team and getting everyone involved. Whenever the team needed a basket he knocked down shots, including nailing three triples in a row during the teams last game of the weekend. Tate was the engine all weekend as the teams driving offensive force. He had 23 and 26 point performances against some formidable opponents. Hood is the versatile muscle finishing the weekend averaging a double double.
The Mississippi based organization has some competitive players and these guys are the ones leading the way.
Players to track
Every league has marquee players who live up to their name and, at times, rankings. However, there are a few others who make impressions on the floor or through the course of the weekend.
These are a list of players coaches need to pay attention to whenever their team takes the floor.
Sekou Cisse has some good moments over the course of the weekend. He is a disrupter on the defensive end of the floor, challenging and/or altering shots at the rim. The Principia (MO) High product is explosive around the rim and is a high level finisher. This Class of 2027, who is ranked in the Top-50 in his class, currently holds offers from Ohio, Lindenwood, Arizona State, and St. Louis.
Mikehi Williams took the weekend to play with the Young Pro Global squad and didn’t disappoint. Playing with this team allowed him to show off all his skills. The St. Anne Pacelli (GA) Class of 2026 product has improved since the end of the season. At 6-foot-6, the wing showed the ability to shoot the ball with tremendous confidence. His athleticism jumps off the floor immediately. When he is in the open floor Williams will take off from the and deliver a thunderous dunk that will leave coaches wondering what to do with him. His motor is one that does not need to be coached. He is on go all the time. Before the July period gets here his name will become a known among college coaches. He currently holds offers from Edward Waters, Columbus State, and South Carolina State.
Ty Laur is a 6-foot-7 power forward with a bag full of moves. The junior is a strong piece for the St. Louis organization. He can play inside and outside with plenty of comfort. His game has a European feel. He is tactical with smooth footwork. The Pinckneyville (MO) High product is fundamentally sound with a strong basketball IQ.
William Toby is an intriguing prospect for Southern Select. He is a 6-foot-9 player from Anchorage, Alaska. The SFA Academy product is a monster on the boards and a tenacious defender. He is not afraid to contest shots in the lane and/or even on the perimeter. This is where he gets started to then become productive on the offensive end. He is efficient inside of 10-feet with a soft touch around the rim. Toby’s game extends beyond the arc with a good looking jumper. He doesn’t live on the perimeter but is fairly dangerous out there hitting 4-of-6 three pointers in a game. Morgan State and Morehead State have already offered.
Jonathan Sanderson is one of the more talked about guards in all the league. Many speak about how he has been on various ranking sites top 50 players. This level attention puts the bullseye on his back as opponents want to go after him. Sanderson thrives in facing the extra attention sparking up his competitive nature. The Hoop City BC product’s toughness was on display when games were on the line or the other teams most menacing defender. He showed solid court vision threading passes to teammates for easy baskets. Those followed with tough baskets in the paint or nailing a jumper over the outstretched arms of a defender. Sanderson holds offers from Detroit Mercy, Duquesne, Eastern Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.
Lamar Murray has a tremendous feel for the game. He plays with good pace and organizes things on the floor to get everyone involved. The 2026 Orangeville Prep product displayed the ability to deal with pressure. Whenever he was not distributing the ball, Murray showed he could score in traffic or from beyond the perimeter. He nailed seven triples through the course of the weekend. Being a floor general looks natural to Murray, who is the younger brother of Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray.
Michael Gatewood had some magnificent performances during Session III. He was a difference maker with the ball in his hand and running Max Level Elite. The 2026 product shifty with the ball and looks to get others into the action along with simple scoring opportunities. He is a finisher whenever in the lane or open jumpers. Gatewood averaged 23 points a game and was elected the Sessions MVP leading the team to an undefeated (4-0) record. Look for him to garner significant attention during the Live Period.
Mo Kourama is an impressive prospect on the 16U team. He is a member off the 2027 class and will make his mark soon. The most impressive part of his game is his willingness to play the post in a traditional way. He has a relentless motor on the glass averaging double-digit rebounds over the four games.
Karez Demory had a breakout performance on both ends of the floor for AJ Bouye Elite. The Baldwin High product is a nose on the ball defender with a crazy motor. He was all over the floor and was a menace to any person he guarded. His quick hands led to easy scoring opportunities for him on the open floor. The combo guard averaged 18 points a game while helped the Georgia-based team to a 2-2 record. Any school looking for a tenacious defender with the ability to score may not need to look any further.
Jayddence Ford is an electrifying guard for Young Pro Global. He has the skills and quickness to score against taller and stronger players. The 2026 guard averaged 19 points a game as the Arkansas based programs finished 3-1. The unique part about this particular group is many of the teams are from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, since the program has extended to the Peach State. Ford can make an impact with this program. The Central Phenix (AL) City product will step into a nice roll in running the program and getting others involved while still scoring at a high clip. Ford is tough, pun intended.
Mouhamed Sanogo has a tremendous upside. The 6-foot-10 Class of 2028 product averaged a double figures on the weekend. He took up space inside on both ends of the floor. Sanogo did well in pick and roll situations on defense while also altering or blocking shots. This J. Addison School product will emerge as a one of the standouts for this league in the Class of 2028.
Tyson Heard is so smooth running the point. His court vision and leadership quality helped him lead Max Level Elite to an undefeated mark. Here is how helped the Texas-based program get there during this session. He was a second team selection for the session averaging 17 points a game. Heard is poised against pressure and is always looking to apply pressure on defenses. He plays in angles to keep defenders off balance. Distribution of the rock made him look like a Las Vegas card dealer averaging nearly 6 assists per game.
Tyr Pratiksson is an unsigned senior who took advantage of any open scoring opportunity. The 6-foot-5 guard nailed open jumpers. Southern Select needed everyone one of the shots he hit. Pratiksson nailed three triples in a row. He made plays in the lane and around the basket. Shooting the ball consistently and at a high level should help him find a home soon. This Icelandic native has a quality looking jumper and will stretch defenses with his game.
The Jr 32 league had its fair share of standouts. Some of the teams have duos who helped carry their teams to undefeated sessions.
PA Coalition remains undefeated in Memphis
Cameron Dickerson and Cortland Michaels were the ones to help cap the undefeated run for PA Coalition, which has only lost one game in the is a young prospect playing in the Jr 32 league. He plays for PA Coalition.
Dickerson is a forward skilled enough to play inside and outside. He hit six three-pointers for 27 points. Whenever PAC needed a shot he delivered with a triple. Seeing him play during Session I and Session III you can see is putting in work off the court. Look for him to continue to help the Pennsylvania the remainder of this summer. He has a tremendous future ahed. Michaels was inserted into the lineup at the point guard spot. He dealt with the pressure and fast pace of the game. There were several plays where PAC needed to milk the clock and Michaels executed it flawlessly. His feel for the game was impressive along with the basketball IQ. Time will only tell how his development takes him.
Southern Kings Black and Red 14U’s have solid showing
Black finished the session undefeated. Red dropped its only game to the Pennsylvania squad. Look for them to impress during the next session with some of the players who showed out in Memphis.
Jordan White was Mr. Clutch for SKG Black in Memphis. The class of 2029 prospect helped the Georgia-based team remain undefeated by hitting a shot at the buzzer. His jumper not only helped the team but pushed him to 19 points to lead the team. Percy Wilson Jr. was a man child on the floor for SKG Black. He dominated both ends of the floor. Defenders struggled in getting him off his mark or off-balance. He finished with 17 points but was the catalyst of the teams success all weekend.
Dominic Phillips showed out for SKG Red, despite the slow start and loss. This 2029 product refused to let up. He finished with 14 points, most of them coming in the second-half. Phillips wiggled through the defense in transition. He attacked the paint with purpose and finished through contact. His length helped him control the boards some. Projecting ahead, Phillips has all the tools to be a well talked about player in the Southeast.
There were strong team and individual throughout the weekend. Four 17U teams (Max Level Elite, Wright Elite Academy E32, Gateway Knight E2, and Invictus E32) remained undefeated. Gateway Knights was one of two undefeated teams in the 16U division with Hoop City E32. The 15U division was dominated by undefeated teams – DG Elite P32, MBA Hoops P32, Gulf Coast Kings P32, Team Phoenix E32, Pure Basketball E32, and Max Level Elite P32. The 14U division had three undefeated teams (Ohio Basketball Club, PA Coalition, and SKG Black). Battled Tested was the lone undefeated team in the 13U and 12U division. The Memphis War Eagles were the lone middle school girls team undefeated.
Robert Alfonso Jr. has been a basketball scout and writer since 2010. He has been involved in the basketball community since 1997 as a coach, camp director, journalist, and evaluator. You can reach him at baselinetosideline@gmail.com and follow him on twitter @bts_report
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Robert Alfonso Jr. is a graduate of Mount Sait Mary College. He has more than 20 years of journalism experience. Alfonso has helped build a basketball web brand in Georgia and has covered high school through college sports for publications in New York, North Carolina, and Georgia. His mission has always been to uplift the athletes who play sports providing them the exposure needed in this new media platform.