Florida Top 250 Prospect Report: Donnavan Bonilla (2018)
Bonilla, a Treasure Coast senior, come to the Prep Hoops Top 250 looking to grow his skill in all areas. I caught up with Donovan to speak his time at the Expo.
Q: What was your experience like in Daytona at the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo?
My experience at the Prep Hoops Expo was nice. I liked feeling the Expo gave off and the drills that the coaches showed me. I actually do the dribbling drills now since I went there.
Q: Where did you first hear about it?
I heard about it on Twitter. I was following a recruiting page and they tweeted Prep Hoops out and I liked what I saw on the page.
Q: What was the best thing you learned?
The best thing I learned from it all was to find a school that fits YOU. Don’t try to force yourself into a school because of its division level. Make sure that the school fits you and that it offers what you want. Education comes FIRST.
Q: What positives in your game grew? What negative in your game did you notice and try to fix?
A positive that grew came through when we scrimmaged. I played better defense on my man and I kept him in front me. A negative that I tried to fix, and did fix, was my assertion towards the ball. I didn’t try to hang back. I tried to go at the rim hard every time I got the chance to.
Q: Would you recommend the expo to your peers? How come?
I would recommend it to my peers. The drills that were shown can help and be put to good use in a real-game setting. Not only that, but the coaches know what their talking about and that is what made the camp. They wanted energy, and that’s what you need on the court.
Q: What is your role looking like this season?
My role this season is going to be big. I am expected to be a leader for my team. I will one of the go to people to look for scoring as well. Also I look to take us back to Districts, win, and go farther than when we went, last year.
With Donnavan being looked at to lead this year, I hope to see him really take a step farther in his defensive intensity. He has the right attitude for growth.