NCHSAA: 4A Power Rankings (First Edition)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the first edition of NCHSAA 4A Power Rankings as conference play gets underway across the state of North Carolina.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get&nbsp;30% OFF payment&nbsp;on your first billing cycle with offer code:&nbsp;<strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Myers Park (11-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With two losses coming to Paul VI (VA) and Combine Academy National, the Mustangs look to be in prime shape for another run to the NCHSAA State title game. [player_tooltip player_id='1076350' first='Bishop' last='Boswell'], [player_tooltip player_id='1180892' first='Sir' last='Mohammed'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1225669' first='Sadiq' last='White Jr'] are playing well together and their role players are stepping up as well. They're 2-0 in the South Meck Conference as they look to win another state crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. New Hanover (11-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats are still unbeaten on the year at 11-0 and are currently 4-0 in the Mideastern Conference with a strong cast of juniors leading the charge. [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] should boost his stock tremendously over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Green Level (12-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another team in the NCHSAA 4A ranks that remains unbeaten, the Gators have already made a lot of noise in 2023-24. They're 3-0 in the Southeast Wake Athletic Conference and this year's favorite to win it all with [player_tooltip player_id='1864256' first='Leon' last='Tye Cain III'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1667677' first='Isaac' last='Ericksen'] leading the charge for them this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Lake Norman (12-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats are 1-0 in Greater Metro Conference play so far as [player_tooltip player_id='1334260' first='Santana' last='Lynch'], [player_tooltip player_id='1409597' first='Trent' last='Steinour'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1226603' first='Tre' last='McKinnon'] are a few names to get to know for them. They've got a top guard as well in [player_tooltip player_id='1907231' first='Nick' last='Arnold']. They've got a big game coming up on Friday against Hickory Ridge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Weddington (14-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warriors haven't gone anywhere as a top program in the state as they're 14-1 currently and 1-0 in the Southern Carolina Conference. [player_tooltip player_id='1890476' first='Grant' last='Hamilton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2292116' first='KJ' last='Younger'] are both averaging 20+ ppg and filling up the stat sheet as they look to make another run in the NCHSAA state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. North Mecklenburg (12-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings are coming off a big 98-70 victory over JL Chambers High to push their record to 5-0 in the Queen City Conference. They're ready to climb up the NCHSAA 4A Rankings with Duke commit [player_tooltip player_id='1154560' first='Isaiah' last='Evans'] leading the way for them this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. Davie (13-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consider them a "sleeper" in the NCHSAA 4A rankings as they're still unbeaten at 13-0 and currently 3-0 in the Central Piedmont Conference following a road victory over Mount Tabor High. [player_tooltip player_id='1892439' first='Jackson' last='Powers'], [player_tooltip player_id='2319820' first='Bryson' last='Mickey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2319830' first='Coleman' last='Lawhon'] have the War Eagles playing well so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. Richmond County (9-5)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's hard to count out the Raiders with NC State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1864068' first='Paul' last='McNeil'] in the rotation, especially after their run in last year's state playoffs. He's a top scorer on MaxPreps as he's pouring in 31.1 PPG on 53 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent shooting from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9. Wakefield (12-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolverines have a strong cast of seniors led by [player_tooltip player_id='1707193' first='Syncere' last='Burnette'] (17.5 PPG, 6.6 APG, 5.8 RPG and 3.7 SPG). They're set to get Northern Athletic Conference 6 (NAC 6) action underway this Friday when they square off against Rolesville at home. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10. Holly Springs (11-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Golden Hawks are another squad to keep an eye on in the SWAC alongside Green Level. Holly Springs is 3-0 with a big meeting against the Gators tonight which should give one or the other an early edge in the conference standings. [player_tooltip player_id='1698954' first='Will' last='James Jr']. play strong and putting up career production. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->