With the NCAA July live period upon us, it has been a logistical mess for D-I coaches to coordinate where to go. There are now five shoe circuits all running competing events (Nike, Puma, Adidas, Under Armour, and New Balance) at the same time, and colleges are only allowed to have four coaches in the gym at once, so someone gets left out. Rather than chasing all of the players you’d like to observe around to different gyms, New Balance made things a one-stop shop with its Elite 75.
The brainchild of P32 Director Josh Woodson and his staff, the Elite 75 brought together the 75 best prospects from the New Balance P32 League for a two-day event prior to AAU play during the live period. This allowed coaches and NBA scouts alike to get in and get a glimpse of the best that New Balance has to offer prior to jetting around the country to cross off their boxes. The high level of competition provided a different evaluation atmosphere that proved priceless when looking at P32 prospects.
Having already looked at the fab five prospects from the class of 2029, here are some of the rising junior standouts from the 2028 class who excelled at the New Balance P32 Elite 75:
Peace Brand, 6’8″, PF, Max Levels Elite Philly 16U, 2028
The son of former NBA All-Star and Sixers executive Elton Brand is quickly carving out his own legacy, as seen with his play at the New Balance P32 Elite 75. The long-armed big showed off great touch facing the basket, began using his length and frame more on the defensive end, and became increasingly aggressive offensively.
The Co-MVP of the Pangos All East Frosh/Soph Camp, Peace Brand is still under the radar nationally, but anyone who saw him at the Elite 75 knows what type of prospect he is.
Landon Collins, 6’10”, C, Behind The Scenes 16U, 2028
Owning the prototypical physical makeup that you hope for out of a big in today’s game, Landon Collins showed that he could be a high-major big at Elite 75. The long-armed junior showed incredible range moving on the floor, utilized his length on both ends, and was a willing lob threat who let the game come to him.
Immediately following the event, Landon picked up three offers, including one from Big East mainstay Providence.
Derwyn Link, 6’6″, SF, Showtime Ballers 17U, 2028
The younger brother of former Hornets guard and current overseas star Dwayne Bacon possesses many of the same physical traits as his big bro. With long arms and a strong frame, Derwyn Link already has the physical profile and the shooting range that big-time coaches look for out of a prospect.
Once you toss in his ability to shoot it from deep, it is easy to see why Florida State put an offer on the table early, hoping he can fill in the blanks.
Aaron Bryant, 6’2″, PG, Team Breakdown DMV 17U, 2028
Another prospect from Gillion Academy playing up on 17U, Aaron “Mouse“ Bryant left no doubt in anyone’s mind what type of guard he is regardless of class. The shifty playmaker made great reads out of pick-and-roll play, showed deep shooting range, and wasn’t afraid to absorb contact in the paint despite his slender frame.
His ability to produce as a scoring PG has already earned him a number of D-I offers and has established him as one to watch in The Grind Session.
Teron Watts Jr., 6’4″, SG, Houston Defenders 17U, 2028
Continuing our trend with two-way guards, Teron Watts Jr. changed the game with his athleticism at Elite 75. He was a constant threat to dunk on you any time that he got going towards the rim with a full head of steam, defended either backcourt spot, and was a vastly improved shooter from the 3-point line.
Already owning mid-major offers, Watts has what you’re looking for if you like athletic guards who lock down.
Se’Maj Stone, 6’3″, PG/SG, Max Levels Elite Philly 16U, 2028
One of the best pure scorers of the junior class at P32, Se’Maj Stone was a scoring threat any time that he got the rock at Elite 75. The Philly product is a great finisher in transition, plays the game with a methodical pace, and has great touch on his finishes. All that being said, Stone is a serious shot-maker who has proven that he is a threat any time that the ball is in his hands.
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