Donaldson stepped right into the starting lineup a year ago after barely seeing the varsity floor as a freshman, developing over the course of the year into a consistent double-figure scorer by the time the postseason rolled around. With 1,3000 career points to replace in the absence of senior leader Seamus Bieg, Donaldson projects to take another step forward as an upperclassman. He’s a powerful utility guard who excels at filling in gaps on either end of the floor. Donaldson is comfortable as a shotmaker from the perimeter but also shows a strong enough handle to patiently maneuver toward the bucket for controlled finishes in traffic. His sturdy frame and quick feet also make him a versatile option to deploy across different matchups on the defensive end. Somewhat of a jack-of-all-trades but master of none at this stage, Donaldson will have a chance to produce his way onto scholarship-level radars regardless of whether or not he develops toward a true position.

Coming along quickly as a reliable threat after scoring just two points his entire freshman year, Donaldson impressed with 14 points in an efficient complementary role. He stands out immediately with a muscular frame for a guard his age while also showing quick feet and smooth athleticism. He’s a strong straight-line driver when attacking from the wing and can also function as a secondary ballhandler for stretches when needed. He showed in the second half that he’s a capable spacer off the catch, knocking down a pair of key 3s to help keep the Irish in the game. We’ll be tracking Donaldson closely moving forward as he has a chance to emerge as a scholarship-level option down the line.