Northern Athletic Conference Power Rankings 2019-20: Third Edition

<p>The NAC VI Conference is finishing up conference play this week. Here's a look at the third edition of power rankings.</p> <h5>1. Heritage Huskies (6-1)</h5> <h6>Last Rank: 1st (↔)</h6> <p>The Huskies remain at the top of the power rankings as the final games of the conference schedule approach. <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/redford-dunton/">Redford Dunton</a> </strong>recently surpassed the 1,000-point mark while his teammate, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lucas-taylor/">Lucas Taylor</a>,</strong> has received his first Division I offer from Wofford. They've got Knightdale, Wake Forest and Rolesville coming up to finish the schedule.</p> <h5>2. Knightdale Knights (5-2)</h5> <h6>Last Rank: 2nd (↔)</h6> <p>The Knights remain steady at the second spot as this year's surprise team in the NAC VI. <strong>Rodney Ellis </strong>and 2023 guard <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/quasim-oden/">Quasim Oden</a> </strong>are a few names to keep an eye on for them. Heritage, Wakefield and Corinth Holders left on the schedule, so there's a chance they could overtake the top spot when it's all said and done.</p> <h5>3. Rolesville Rams (4-3)</h5> <h6>Last Rank: 4th (↑1)</h6> <p>The Rams are up another spot after going 1-1 this past week in conference play. They're getting over the hump led by <strong>Brandon Johnson </strong>and recent NC Wesleyan commit <strong>Darien Long. </strong>They'll look to make a final move with Wake Forest, Corinth Holders and Heritage left on the schedule.</p> <h5>4. Wakefield Wolverines (4-3)</h5> <h6>Last Rank: 3rd (↓1)</h6> <p>The Wolverines are down another spot after going 1-2 since the second edition of NAC VI Power Rankings. Seniors <strong>Brenon Rogers </strong>and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/vernon-fraley/">Vernon Fraley</a> Jr</strong>. will look to finish strong with Corinth Holders, Knightdale and Wake Forest coming up to finish the schedule.</p> <h5>5. Wake Forest Cougars (1-6)</h5> <h6>Last Rank: 6th (↑1)</h6> <p>The Cougars are up a spot since taking home their first victory in NAC VI action over Corinth Holders last Tuesday. They've got back-to-back games coming up against Rolesville on Monday and Heritage on Tuesday night, then on Friday night, they've got Wakefield.</p> <h5>6. Corinth Holders Pirates (1-6)</h5> <h6>Last Rank: 5th (↓1)</h6> <p>The Pirates have lost three games in a row since the second edition of power rankings. 2021 guard <strong>Justin Stephens</strong> has still managed to average 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest on the season. He's a prospect to keep an eye on. They'll play on Monday against Wakefield, Rolesville on Tuesday and Knightdale on Friday.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>