East Coast Invitational Pools A and B – Players/Teams to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: <em>VICTORTAYLOR30</em>, sign up </strong><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fprephoops.com%2Fsubscribe&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cvitaylor%40davidson.edu%7C75c17a0f131541251ff408db56237738%7C35d8763cd2b14213b629f5df0af9e3c3%7C1%7C1%7C638198482777534339%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WLa4xG5C0zJMMgiDNX%2FklbM1lZLd5UKvsEUjLE0sp7Y%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong>TODAY</strong></a><strong>! </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 A and B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pool A (Listed In Predicted Order of Finish)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richmond County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Mecklenburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First Flight</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goldsboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White Oak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southeast Raleigh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Monitor</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1864068' first='Paul' last='McNeil'] - One of the most gifted scorers in his class. Unique blend of size and shotmaking that should slot him in as a dynamic two guard at the D1 level for 4 years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076364' first='Peter' last='Moye'] - Another scorer that can get going quickly from anywhere on the floor. Very physical and will punish defenders if they are not able to match him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076346' first='Josh' last='Helms'] - Looking to shoot it when it comes to being a scorer, but also someone who is a leader and floor general for his group. Seems to make the right play consistently and be a rallying point for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076371' first='Amari' last='Latham'] - Tweener forward with excellent ball skills for his size and position. Outstanding floor runner and defensive presence that gets his squad juiced up quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1220133' first='Mason' last='Dobie'] - Undersized guard who can really shoot the cover off the ball. Can make plays as a point guard but really thrives off getting open looks from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1686674' first='Jullien' last='Cole'] - True 2 Guard at the next level with his size, and also an impressive shot creator off the bounce. Someone who is going to get you a bucket when you need him in big situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pool B (Predicted Order of Finish in Parentheses)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrells Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kinston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Caldwell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trask</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apex Friendship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopewell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East Duplin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Monitor</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1280878' first='Antonio' last='McKoy'] - One of two twins, super tough and high motor guy. Just plays really hard with an offensive game that continues to develop. Improving by the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1374727' first='Coen' last='Locklear'] - Lockdown defender that is incredibly good both on and off the ball guarding 1-3. Very good glue guy that just makes winning plays on both ends, but really defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1220126' first='DaShaun' last='McKoy'] - Similar to his brother, tough, athletic, high motor. Rebounds the ball extremely well and gets his teammates involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1462967' first='Kamari' last='Cooke'] - A true point guard who should see much more of the ball in his hands this year. Good straight line driver and forces the issue at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1169577' first='Myron' last='McKoy'] - Small guard who is shifty laterally and is a pretty complete point guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774476' first='Jordan' last='Patterson'] - Bouncy wing that can really attack the cup. Still developing his outside game but has a lot of room to grow and has gotten much better recently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->