Recruiting Report 2018: Donovan Toatley
Joseph Katz
Donovan Toatley: 5'9", PG, Riverdale Baptist HS Upper Marlboro, MD.
Grassroots Team: DC Premier 17 & U.
Donovan has been playing excellent all around this summer in the Riverdale Baptist Falconers Summer League, won by Riverdale Baptist Wednesday evening where he was named Player of the Week. On the Grassroots AAU circuit, Donvan isa key contributor for DC Premier 17 &U who is currently 10-2 on the UAA Circui wining their last 8 straight games. In his last game vs. highly rated WER1, Donovan totaled 12 points, 6 assists, 3 steals &wreaked havoc with his dribble penetration going to the free throw line 12 times. DC Premier will play in the UUA finals from July 12-15. This spring we awarded Donovan 5th Team All DMV I-495 All Star team and he is already on national radar heading into his senior season. He will be starting once again this season for a powerful and deep Riverdale Baptist Crusaders team. At times 2019 5'8" PG Ayan Teel and Donovan will play together & have proven they can cause opponents major issues with their speed, ball handling & aggressive on ball defense. We have mentioned previously Riverdale Baptist has the potential, leadership and drive to compete for a #1 ranking in the Washington, DC DMV and a national ranking. We have seen Donovan in action this past season & spring and the powerful PG displays great explosion and athleticism. He says."I like to attack the rim with a variety of moves, such as hesitation or freezing my opponent, stop and go, change of pace & crossovers. On You Tube I study Tim Hardaway and his crossovers and side lateral moves in getting in to the rim." Donovan is very strong & he can bull his way in the paint and he is a menace to guard. Best described as power PG with speed, power, the ability to score at all 3 levels and facilitate." Donovan adds, "Defense is one of my strengths and I take great pride in it. I play hard all game long on both sides of the ball. Additionally, I can run our team & create for others. I study player videos for great PGs such as John Stockton, Isaiah Thomas, Mark Price and Marques King from Central Michigan." Additionally, Donovan can shoot from the perimeter well past the 3 point line off the dribble or catch. He adds,' I can go right or left in all my offensive moves and shots." In summary Donovan is a fantastic all around very versatile PG who can make dynamic plays. This summer Donovan is working out 3 times a day at Riverdale Baptist and with his father Donald. His mother Domonah adds more support for him. In school he carries a 3.3 GPA and to date has been offered by Richmond. In college Donovan plans to study Business and he will have more offers in the near future. Please read our recent article from Wednesday when the Riverdale Baptist defeated National Christian for the RBC Falconers Summer League title. https://prephoops.com/2017/06/riverdale-baptist-downs-national-christian-summer-league-title/
Donovan has been playing excellent all around this summer in the Riverdale Baptist Falconers Summer League, won by Riverdale Baptist Wednesday evening where he was named Player of the Week. On the Grassroots AAU circuit, Donvan isa key contributor for DC Premier 17 &U who is currently 10-2 on the UAA Circui wining their last 8 straight games. In his last game vs. highly rated WER1, Donovan totaled 12 points, 6 assists, 3 steals &wreaked havoc with his dribble penetration going to the free throw line 12 times. DC Premier will play in the UUA finals from July 12-15. This spring we awarded Donovan 5th Team All DMV I-495 All Star team and he is already on national radar heading into his senior season. He will be starting once again this season for a powerful and deep Riverdale Baptist Crusaders team. At times 2019 5'8" PG Ayan Teel and Donovan will play together & have proven they can cause opponents major issues with their speed, ball handling & aggressive on ball defense. We have mentioned previously Riverdale Baptist has the potential, leadership and drive to compete for a #1 ranking in the Washington, DC DMV and a national ranking. We have seen Donovan in action this past season & spring and the powerful PG displays great explosion and athleticism. He says."I like to attack the rim with a variety of moves, such as hesitation or freezing my opponent, stop and go, change of pace & crossovers. On You Tube I study Tim Hardaway and his crossovers and side lateral moves in getting in to the rim." Donovan is very strong & he can bull his way in the paint and he is a menace to guard. Best described as power PG with speed, power, the ability to score at all 3 levels and facilitate." Donovan adds, "Defense is one of my strengths and I take great pride in it. I play hard all game long on both sides of the ball. Additionally, I can run our team & create for others. I study player videos for great PGs such as John Stockton, Isaiah Thomas, Mark Price and Marques King from Central Michigan." Additionally, Donovan can shoot from the perimeter well past the 3 point line off the dribble or catch. He adds,' I can go right or left in all my offensive moves and shots." In summary Donovan is a fantastic all around very versatile PG who can make dynamic plays. This summer Donovan is working out 3 times a day at Riverdale Baptist and with his father Donald. His mother Domonah adds more support for him. In school he carries a 3.3 GPA and to date has been offered by Richmond. In college Donovan plans to study Business and he will have more offers in the near future. Please read our recent article from Wednesday when the Riverdale Baptist defeated National Christian for the RBC Falconers Summer League title. https://prephoops.com/2017/06/riverdale-baptist-downs-national-christian-summer-league-title/
