NCISAA: Top 10 Power Rankings, 3rd Edition
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Heading into the Holiday break, we take a look at the NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings and the top teams in the state of North Carolina. 10) United Faith Christian Academy (10-3) Last Rank: 10th United Faith Christian Academy…
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Continue ReadingHeading into the Holiday break, we take a look at the NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings and the top teams in the state of North Carolina.
10) United Faith Christian Academy (10-3)
Last Rank: 10th
United Faith Christian Academy finds itself at the 10th spot once again after going 2-1 this past week, with victories over Piedmont Classical and Cape Fear Christian Academy and a 1-point loss to Greenfield School. In their most recent victory, Xavier McKelvy Xavier McKelvy 6'2" | CG United Faith Christian | 2022 State NC and Marcus Wills continue to pace the offense with 26 points and 18 points, respectively. Willis is an unsigned senior guard with a ton of skills, he posted seven rebounds and five assists as well. They’re a squad that continues to loom in the power rankings.
9. Northside Christian Academy (10-5)
Last Rank: NR
The Northside Christian Academy Knights find themselves back in the NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings following a strong victory over Trinity Academy Raleigh to open the John Wall Invitational. Wesley Tubbs III Wesley Tubbs III 6'5" | SF TSF Prep | 2023 GA and Daniel Lubamba Daniel Lubamba 6'5" | SF Northside Christian Academy | 2022 State NC are playing strong at just the right time for their squad and it’s showing in the results. They’ll face Ravenscroft on Monday as they look to take home a title over the holidays. Antonio Perkins Antonio Perkins 6'3" | SG Northside Christian Academy | 2023 State NC is another name to keep an eye on as well.
8. Trinity Academy Raleigh (9-2)
Last Rank: 5th
Trinity Academy Raleigh drops a few spots in the NCISAA Power Rankings after falling to Northside Christian Academy in the John Wall Invitational. Noah Ross Noah Ross 6'6" | SG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022 State NC , Sam Perez Sam Perez 6'7" | PF Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022 State NC and Kevon Vanderhorst Kevon Vanderhorst 6'1" | PG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2023 State NC are a trio to keep an eye on for this squad. When they’re firing on all cylinders, they’re a squad that’s hard to stop. Keep an eye on them when conference play begins as an early favorite.
7. Providence Day (9-4)
Last Rank: 8th
Providence Day remains in the Top 10 at the seventh spot in the NCISAA Power Rankings despite going 1-1 since the last edition of rankings. They took a tough loss against West Charlotte High this past Tuesday but got a victory over Concord Academy on Monday. Trey Horton Trey Horton 6'4" | SG Hough | 2023 State NC and Riley Allensapch are two 2023 prospects to keep eyes on while Quave Propst-Allison Quave Propst-Allison 6'0" | PG Providence Day | 2022 State NC and Bryce Scott Bryce Scott 6'6" | SF Providence Day | 2022 State NC are unsigned seniors to track for this group.
6. Gaston Day (11-1)
Last Rank: 6th
Gaston Day School remains steady at the sixth position with two more victories Covenant Day and Calvary Day School to add to their record of 11-1. Callum Richard Callum Richard 6'11" | C Gaston Day | 2023 State NC had a strong game against Calvary Day School with 27 points and seven rebounds. Collin Fayed, Chris Britt Chris Britt 5'10" | PG Ashbrook | 2022 State NC and Evan Montanari Evan Montanari 6'2" | SG Gaston Day | 2023 State NC combined for 36 points as well as the trio prove to be a formidable backcourt for opponents to handle. They’re off to a 3-0 start in conference action with Cox Mill (12.28) and SouthLake Christian Academy (01/04) up next on the schedule.
5. Wayne Country Day (14-2)
Last Rank: 6th
Wayne Country Day School climbs into the Top 5 of the NCISAA Power Rankings following a big win over Greenfield School to take home the tournament championship. Carlos Vazquez Carlos Vazquez 6'5" | SF Wayne Country Day | 2024 State NC and Kayleb Coles Kayleb Coles 6'6" | PF Wayne Country Day | 2024 State NC are faring well in the frontcourt while their backcourt of Jordan Cooper Jordan Cooper 6'1" | CG Wayne Country Day | 2023 State NC and Collin Tanner Collin Tanner 6'6" | SF Combine Academy | 2023 State NC have been equally as impressive. They’re a young group that should challenge for a conference and state crown by the season’s end.
4. Greensboro Day School (15-2)
Last Rank: 1st
Greensboro Day School finds itself at the fourth spot in the power rankings after taking their first two losses on the season in the City of Palms Classic this past week. Jaydon Young Jaydon Young 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2023 State #206 Nation NC is starting to find his stride once again and as he does, look for this team’s profile to continue to rise. Nikolas Graves Nikolas Graves 6'3" | PG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC and C.J. Collins C.J. Collins 6'11" | C Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC are two other names that are playing well too. They’ll face Southeast Guilford on Tuesday to open the HAECO Invitational.
3. Charlotte Latin (11-0)
Last Rank: 4th
The Charlotte Latin Hawks remain unbeaten on the season at 12-0 following a convincing victory over Rabun Gap. Brandon Lavitt Brandon Lavitt 6'5" | SF Charlotte Latin | 2022 State NC , Sean Rose Sean Rose 6'6" | PF Charlotte Latin | 2023 State NC , Ned Hull Ned Hull 6'2" | PG Charlotte Latin | 2023 State NC and Daniel Haughton are a few of the names to keep an eye on with this squad. They each bring their own role to the table that’s allowed for them to remain unbeaten headed into the holiday break. They’ll travel to the St. Pius Christmas Tournament in Atlanta running from Dec. 28-30.
2. The Burlington School (13-3)
Last Rank: 3rd
The Burlington School climbs to the second spot of the NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings following a convincing victory over Millbrook to open their first game in the John Wall Invitational. Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC and Kobe George Kobe George 6'3" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2023 #213 Nation NC are playing strong brands of basketball as are Michael Nwoko Michael Nwoko 6'10" | C Prolific Prep | 2023 #142 Nation CA-N and Avion Pinner Avion Pinner 6'9" | PF Concord Academy | 2023 State NC in the frontcourt. They’re a deep squad with a ton of potential to make a deep run in the NCISAA State Playoffs. They’ll face Brewster Academy on Monday in their next game.
1. Carmel Christian (14-0)
Last Rank: 2nd
Carmel Christian School remains unbeaten on the season with Cade Tyson Cade Tyson 6'6" | SG Carmel Christian | 2022 State NC , Nyles Howard Nyles Howard 6'4" | CG Davidson Day | 2022 State NC and Logan Threat leading the charge still. Threat is doing a solid job running the point guard spot with 13.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.5 apg and 2.2 spg, Tyson leads the way with 23.7 ppg and 6.5 rpg and Howard is the energy guy putting up 10.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg and 2.0 apg on the season. They’re a strong trio of seniors looking to close things out with a state title and they’ve certainly got the potential to win a title this season. They’ll take on Grayson High on December 28 to kick off their Christmas postseason tournament.