East Coast Invitational Pool C and D – Players/Teams to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>There's&nbsp;no&nbsp;better&nbsp;time&nbsp;to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code:&nbsp;<em>VICTORTAYLOR30</em>, sign up&nbsp;</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>!&nbsp;</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 C and D.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pool C (Listed in Predicted Order of Finish)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Hanover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Life Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swansboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Bern</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pine Forest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southwest Onslow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coastal Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Watch</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] - 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1180895' first='Xayden' last='Watson'] - Dual athlete that attacks the basket with confidence and swagger. Very good positional rebounder and ignites the break from there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1220121' first='Zeus' last='Batts'] - 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1361282' first='Jermaine' last='Cunningham'] - Strong bodied combo guard that uses physicality to outclass opponents. Tough driver and finisher around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1990353' first='Rue' last='Chapman'] - 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319843' first='Ean' last='Behm'] (South Central)</strong> - 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. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pool D (Listed in Predicted Order of Finish)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farmville Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Westover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoggard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heritage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Cabarrus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carolina International</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Watch</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1707110' first='MJ' last='Williams'] - 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076361' first='Ari' last='Fulton'] - 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076343' first='Amaree' last='Barber'] - Long lefty scorer that really can get going quickly. Volume kind of guy but gets hot in a hurry, especially in the midrange.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1504965' first='Malaki' last='Long'] - 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1225663' first='CJ' last='Kornegay'] - Great wing presence that provides physicality and intelligence to his team. Scorer that picks his spots very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076368' first='Alex' last='Moye'] - Slasher and transition threat that does it all in open space. Multi sport athlete which underlines his explosiveness and quickness,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->