East Coast Invitational Pool C and D – Players/Teams to Watch
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The East Coast Invitational begins Thursday, with lots of competition expected across the four day event. With 32 teams separated into four pools, A-D, I’m ready to break down the groups and some of the top performers from each. Read further for our predicted standings and top players from Pools C and D.
Pool C (Listed in Predicted Order of Finish)
New Hanover
New Life Christian
Swansboro
South Central
New Bern
Pine Forest
Southwest Onslow
Coastal Christian
Players to Watch
Rodmik Allen Rodmik Allen 5'10" | PG New Hanover | 2025 State NC – Laterally quick guard with a tight handle and good scoring touch. Looks to finish inside the arc with finishes or pull ups. Does well against bigger defenders.
Xayden Watson Xayden Watson 5'11" | PG Trinity Christian | 2024 State NC – Dual athlete that attacks the basket with confidence and swagger. Very good positional rebounder and ignites the break from there.
Zeus Batts Zeus Batts 5'10" | PG New Hanover | 2025 State NC – Athletic driver that seems like he creates more than scores. Good scorer, but also makes great reads out of ball screens and off the bounce.
Jermaine Cunningham Jermaine Cunningham 6'3" | CG Swansboro | 2025 State NC – Strong bodied combo guard that uses physicality to outclass opponents. Tough driver and finisher around the rim.
Rue Chapman Rue Chapman 6'1" | PG Southwest Onslow | 2025 State NC – Good two way guard that impacts the game as a leader of his unit. Makes solid contributions as an on ball defender and as a finisher at the bucket.
Ean Behm Ean Behm 6'4" | SF South Central | 2024 State NC (South Central) – Long, strong wing that makes plays at and around the rim for his team. Not afraid of contact in many different scenarios. Impressive rebounder for not being a typical big man.
Pool D (Listed in Predicted Order of Finish)
Farmville Central
Westover
Jacksonville
Hoggard
Northside
Heritage
West Cabarrus
Carolina International
Players to Watch
MJ Williams MJ Williams 5'10" | SG Farmville Central | 2025 State NC – Undersized lead guard but really fills it up as a scorer. Also does impressive things as a playmaker off the bounce. When driving and dribbling, will make many plays for others.
Ari Fulton Ari Fulton 6'7" | SF Westover | 2024 State NC – Strong 3 and D wing that has seen a uptick in production with Team Curry this spring. Can impact the game at a high level with his length and motor on both ends.
Amaree Barber Amaree Barber 6'0" | CG Jacksonville | 2024 State NC – Long lefty scorer that really can get going quickly. Volume kind of guy but gets hot in a hurry, especially in the midrange.
Malaki Long Malaki Long 6'2" | SG Carolina International | 2024 State NC – Good passer and playmaker as a lead guard. Positional size at 6’3. Solid shooter than can knock down shots off the catch and the bounce.
CJ Kornegay CJ Kornegay 6'5" | SF New Hanover | 2025 State NC – Great wing presence that provides physicality and intelligence to his team. Scorer that picks his spots very well.
Alex Moye Alex Moye 6'3" | SF Farmville Central | 2024 State NC – Slasher and transition threat that does it all in open space. Multi sport athlete which underlines his explosiveness and quickness,