If Team USA basketball selected its team like the Little League World Series determines its U.S. champion, who would win? That is the question we set out to find, and for the past few weeks we’ve been previewing some of the hypothetical teams based on regions. The idea is to gather the best talent in the region, and have that team represent America. Then, determine which team would actually win in a tournament.

So far, we’ve previewed the New England, Midwest, Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Great Lakes regions, and today we take a look at the Southeast region. These players all hail from Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Who made the team?

Guards

Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Leading off the point guard spot is a 2-time Olympic champion, Chris Paul. Paul led the 2012 team as their starting PG and is one of the premier point guards in the NBA. He can control a game from many aspects, and is near flawless with the ball in his hands. As savvy as they come, Paul is a guy you want on your team.

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Chris Paul will be happy to see that Stephen Curry is actually on his team for once, rather than putting him on a highlight reel. Fresh off his 2015 MVP and NBA Title, Curry would be looking to add to his 2010 and 2014 FIBA World Championship gold medals. Perhaps the most lethal shooter in the game, he is virtually unstoppable anywhere on the court, as the NBA has started to discover. Curry is a game changer both with and without the ball.

John Wall, Washington Wizards

It’s a shame that John Wall thinks he’ll never make Team USA, because he has grown tremendously in his short NBA career, and certainly seems to be on the path towards representing his country. Wall is so explosive and difficult to stop that sometimes it seems he is his only defender. He is a top assist guy and is also excellent on defense, something every team needs in international basketball. He makes this team without question.

Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns

Bledsoe is a hybrid guard that would complement any of the point guards on this team. He already played with Chris Paul as a rookie, and has grown to be one of the rising young stars in the west. He is dangerous with or without the ball, attacking the paint or shooting from distance.

J.J. Redick, Los Angeles Clippers

Next up is Paul’s backcourt mate J.J. Redick. Redick is a shooting specialist, but he isn’t just a catch-and-shoot guy. J.J. is effective running off screens, and in the international game his style of play has proven to work in the past. He is an improved defender, and would definitely hold his own.

Louis Williams, Los Angeles Lakers

The last guard on this team is Lou Williams, the reigning sixth man of the year. He earned that title by being an explosive scorer off the bench, and could provide the same qualities for this team. He is instant offense, and in a pinch he would be highly useful.

Forwards

DeMarre Carroll, Toronto Raptors

Carroll’s career got off to a slow start, but he certainly picked it up over the last few seasons and has shown what he is capable of. As a three-point shooter and rugged defender, he would certainly play a primary role on the wing for this team.

Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks

Middleton is a young forward who was recently rewarded with a big contract extension, but his potential is still untapped. He has developed a great shot and can hit them in the clutch as he did several times this year. He may not be a household name yet, but don’t count on that remaining to be the case for long.

Chandler Parsons, Dallas Mavericks

Chandler Parsons is like a Swiss army knife. He is versatile offensively and can attack a defense in a variety of ways. This versatility means he is a mismatch against pretty much anyone he faces. Though he was injured for much of last year, Parsons is still a rising young forward, and would be a welcome asset on this team.

Derrick Favors, Utah Jazz

Favors is another young forward who busted out in a huge way in 2014-15. He is growing as a force on the glass and has developed his offensive game. He has also improved defensively, and only seems to be improving.

Centers

DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings

“Boogie” was part of the 2014 FIBA World Cup gold medal team, and he used his role to springboard his play on the Kings. In Sacramento, Cousins proved he is one of the best centers in the league on both ends. His forte is on the offensive end, and having a proven post scorer with some range is a great weapon to have.

Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets

Last but certainly not least is Dwight Howard, who once upon a time anchored the 2008 Olympic team on its way to gold. At the time, Howard was inexperienced and often got into foul trouble. Since then he has greatly improved and can still dominate the glass on both ends and alter shots on defense. Simply put, Howard is a stud.

Just Missed the Cut

Josh Smith, David West, Brandon Knight, Thaddeus Young

This team is loaded at the guard and center positions, and the only real questions there are who gets the most playing time. The Howard – Cousins combination might be the most formidable frontcourt in the entire tournament. The wing spot is this team’s Achilles, however, and that could prove to be their downfall. Stay tuned as we keep previewing the different regions to see which team would earn the right to represent Team USA.