Donofrio Classic: Round One Monday standouts

The 64th annual Donofrio Classic tipped off this week in Conshohocken, fresh off the conclusion of the PIAA postseason. As usual, the tournament will bring in a host of the top talent from throughout PA and across the Tri-State region. Take a look at a few of the standouts from the opening night of action.    Despite his Just Clean It squad going down in somewhat lopsided fashion, Adomanis made sure to make the most of his one-game Donofrio opportunity, exploding for 38 points and 15 rebounds on the heels of a prolific run through the SJ Non-Public B bracket. Adomanis showed pieces of everything throughout the game, attacking off the dribble with impressive skill and dexterity for his size while finishing athletically around the rim off the bounce or as a cutter and knocking down four 3's for good measure to drag opposing forwards away from the rim. He plays with a consistent motor while efficiently going about his business on both end of the floor. Adomanis is flying a bit under the radar but is a clear scholarship-level performer and could be worth a look for D1 programs should he elect to pursue a post-grad year.     Donofrio always provides a stage for unsung players to make a name for themselves in a different role than they may play during the high school or AAU seasons, and Perkins took full advantage of the opportunity, erupting for 37 points as Blue Elite cruised past Just Clean It to advance to the second round. A reserve for Malvern during the winter, the southpaw was effective using his explosive athleticism to complement a team of prolific shooters. He was able to use his length and quickness to get into passing lanes and make plays toward the rim in transition, stuffing the stat sheet with 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks while tossing in a pair of 3's for good measure. Perkins could prove to be a steal for a high-academic small-college program or could be an interesting prep candidate as a younger senior with athletic upside and still relatively minimal game experience.     Making sure to go out with a bang as he closes out his run at the high school level, Moore was instrumental in helping lead Blue Elite to a resounding opening win over Just Clean It. The senior guard poured in 29 points, showcasing himself as one of the area's most prolific quick-release shooters while connecting on five attempts from deep. Moore was able to use his quickness and slick ball skills to mix it up getting downhill and flashed his playmaking ability with a handful of smooth assists as well. He's one of the better shooters available among unsigned guards across the state with nice two-way aggression to complement his primary skill.     Coming off a big season stepping into a marquee role at Garnet Valley, Golek continued his consistent run of production with a team-high 23 points to key Werdt's Warrior to an opening night win. Typically known for his sharpshooting ability from the perimeter, Golek knocked down a pair of shots from beyond the arc, but was able to use his size and floor instincts to contribute efficiently from inside the arc as well. Continuing to round out his game will be key if Golek is able to elevate himself above "small-college special" territory in the next year.     His Rome Runs team left with a respectable loss but Booth was a clear standout, doing all he could on both ends of the floor while delivering a game-high 24 points. The junior guard was able to use his quickness and a shifty handle to consistently work his way into the paint off the bounce, finishing among the trees with impressive toughness and dexterity. He was a pest on the defensive end to help create transition opportunities and showed a capable jumper out to the perimeter while knocking down a trio of 3s. Booth project to be one of the top guards in District 1 next season and will look to continue playing his way toward scholarship-level radars over the next year.     Arguably the breakout performer of the opening night, Riley gave a glimpse of what could be in store in what's expected to be a further stock-rising campaign on the AAU scene this spring and summer. One of Delaware's top prospects but still largely an unknown north of the state border, the junior swingman was able to use his explosive athleticism and innate instincts to cause havoc on both ends of the floor. He was a force covering ground and making plays on the defensive end while also flashing hints of skill and some sneaky feel in the floor game. Still 16 years old without much high-level experience under his belt, Riley appears to have significant upside to tap into as he enters into a key offseason.     One of the most prolific shooters in the state, Jameson was up to his usual tricks on the heels of a PAISAA state title to close out his high school career. Helping lead Blue Elite to a runaway win over Just Clean It, the senior scoring guard shook free for seven treys on his way to 29 points. He's proven to be a true knockdown threat from the perimeter who only needs a sliver of space to change a game in a moment's notice with just a few touches off the catch. He also showed his toughness while crashing down for 10 boards. Jameson will be a key piece to a strong class heading to the western part of the state next year at Carnegie Mellon.

The 64th annual Donofrio Classic tipped off this week in Conshohocken, fresh off the conclusion of the PIAA postseason. As usual, the tournament will bring in a host of the top talent from throughout PA and across the Tri-State region. Take a look at a few of the standouts from the opening night of action.