Donofrio Classic: Championship Game Preview
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The matchup for the Donofrio Classic championship game is set as Team Awesome will take on Positive Image Blue in the title contest. The ‘chip game will take place tonight at 7:30PM at the Fellowship House gym in Conshohocken. Below…
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Continue ReadingThe matchup for the Donofrio Classic championship game is set as Team Awesome will take on Positive Image Blue in the title contest. The ‘chip game will take place tonight at 7:30PM at the Fellowship House gym in Conshohocken.
Below is a preview of the key players from each roster who are expected to play in the Donofrio Classic championship game:
Team Awesome:
Jordan Ellerbee Jordan Ellerbee 6'2" | CG St. Joseph’s Prep | 2025 State PA – 6’2” / St. Joe’s Prep / NJ Scholars EYBL / Combo Guard: In 2023-24 this multi-skilled two-way guard averaged 14.7 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.5 dimes per contest while shooting 35% from behind the arc. Ellerbee (1st Team All-PCL as well as 3rd Team All-Area) can run as a primary ball handler too. Drexel and Albany have already offered Ellerbee.
Tristen Guillouette Tristen Guillouette 6'9" | C George School | 2024 State PA – 6’9″ / 2024 / George School / NJ Scholars EYBL / Power Forward: Guillouette is committed to FGCU. In his senior year this polished big man posted 19.2 ppg. along with 10.5 rpg. while shooting 60% from the field. Guillouette’s stat line in their Donofrio Classic semifinal win was 30 points, 13 boards and 4 blocks.
Jalen Harper Jalen Harper 6'4" | PG St. Joseph’s Prep | 2024 State PA – 6’4” / 2024 / St. Joe’s Prep / K-Low Elite / Wing: Harper is an athletic and high IQ walking bucket. In 2023-24 Harper averaged 11.4 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game. He shot 37% from behind the arc. As a nice bonus, Harper (2nd Team All-PCL) is a menacing defender.
Deuce Jones – 6’3” / 2024 / College Achieve (NJ) / Team Rio / Combo Guard: Jones (21 ppg.) is a LaSalle University commit who hung 47 points on the scoreboard during Team Awesome’s semifinal win last night. We expect his prolific scoring will continue in the title game as Jones can score from anywhere inside the building.
Ryan Williams Ryan Williams 6'3" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA – 6’3” / 2024 / Malvern Prep / Philly Pride UAA / Combo Guard: This Northeastern commit can score at every level (multiple 30-spots at MP) and work as a playmaking point guard. After his senior season Williams was a 1st Team All-Inter-Ac selection.
Positive Image Blue:
TJ Bryson TJ Bryson 5'10" | CG William Penn Charter | 2025 State PA – 5’10″ / 2025 / Penn Charter / East Coast Power / Combo Guard: This winter Bryson (5 ppg.; 37% 3PM) was a highly skilled prospect flying under the radar on a loaded PC roster. He possesses good his speed and crafty handles. That combination of assets enables him to generate points at the rim and in the mid-range. Bryson scored 14 points in Positive Image’s semifinal win.
Jalen Chiles Jalen Chiles 6'1" | PG Friends Select | 2025 State PA – 6’1” / 2025 / Friends Select / BW Elite / Combo Guard: Chiles is an electric backcourt prospect can play either guard spot. He can score at all three levels and facilitate for teammates. During the 2023-24 season Chiles posted 17.5 points 4.3 assists and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from three.
Abdrahaman Coulibaly Abdrahaman Coulibaly 6'3" | SF West Philadelphia | 2024 State PA – 6’3″ / 2024 / West Philadelphia / BW Elite / Wing: As a senior Coulibaly averaged 18.9 points and 8 rebounds to go along with 3 assists per game. Coulibaly (1st Team All-PPL) is a long and fast prospect with significant transition skills. His feathery jump shot is a remarkable weapon too.
Fazl Oshodi Fazl Oshodi 6'3" | CG Friends Central | 2024 State PA – 6’3″ / 2024 / Friends Central / East Coast Power / Combo Guard: “Tricky Faz” is one of the elite scoring guards in the region. After his fantastic senior season, Oshodi (14 ppg. & 4 rpg.) was named as a 1st Team All-FSL selection. Last week he posted 33 points (9 triples) in a Donofrio Classic game. How Oshodi remains unsigned is a mystery to us.
Brandon Williams Brandon Williams 6'4" | CG West Philladelphia | 2025 State PA – 6’4″ / 2025 / West Philly / BW Elite / Shooting Guard: Williams (2nd Team All-PPL) destroys opponents with his ability to hit shots of every variety and from all over the floor. Additionally, he owns the end-to-end speed, athleticism and finishing skills to contribute in the open court.