December 22, 2025 | Stafford, Texas

The Stallions' physicality and paint dominance didn't just win games this past week — it earned national recognition.

North American University's own #45 Naheim Northern has been named the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 15–21, a tribute to his tenacious interior play and all-around impact that helped fuel North American's recent victories. redriverconference.com+1

Northern's performance was the embodiment of Stallion basketball: physical, relentless, and unselfish. In two tough conference battles, he brought the kind of presence that changed the tone of the game — from challenging every rebound to altering shots at the rim and finishing through contact with authority. His play anchored North American's defense and set the tone for teammate success all over the floor.

In the win over Our Lady of the Lake, Northern's energy in the post — coupled with his defensive intensity — was one of the defining differences in the game. His effort helped ignite the Stallions' second-half surge that opened up a decisive margin and put OLLU on its heels. redriverconference.com

His RRAC Player of the Week award is more than numbers — it's recognition of his leadership by example, the kind of effort that makes every possession a battle and every box-out a statement. The physical presence he brought inside every game helped North American control the glass, withstand physical play from opponents, and dictate the pace on both ends.

Coach Doze and the Stallions' staff praised Northern's grind-it-out mentality all week, noting that his willingness to embrace the dirty work lifted the entire roster. That same tenacity — rebounding, shot protection, and finishing through contact — turned into league recognition and a spotlight on one of the RRAC's most impactful players this season. redriverconference.com

Congratulations to Naheim Northern, RRAC Player of the Week! Stallion Nation is proud of your hard-nose play and unwavering competitive fire. Up next, the Stallions turn their attention to January 3rd's showdown with Xavier (La.) — where Northern and the squad look to keep the heat and the holiday momentum rolling.

Written By Rev. Justin C. Jackson