Preps Basketball Power Rankings: No. 9 Niles North

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School: Niles North

2016-17 record: 21-10, 7-3 Central Suburban South

Postseason results: Lost to Notre Dame in Class 4A regional finals

Players to watch: The Vikings have the luxury of three double-figure scorers returning as Damaria Franklin, Jamal Stephenson and Dravon Clayborn are all back. Franklin is the biggest All-Area threat of the trio as he's a potential menace on the defensive end while also being the team's leading scorer last season. 

Why they're in the power rankings: Returning nearly everybody from a 21-win team last season, the Vikings have plenty of scoring pop and some dangerous athletes. The big question for Niles North is how they share the ball this season and if they are a team that makes winning plays. A lack of big-game experience caught up to this group at times last season. 

Did you know? Niles North alum Abdel Nader is a rookie for the Boston Celtics this season after winning the NBA D League's MVP award last season. 

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