Donaldson arrives in Ann Arbor after just one season at Auburn, where he received just 19.3 minutes per game. He averaged 6.7 points and 3.2 assists per game in those minutes and shot an efficient 50.4% from the field and 41.2% from three.
This ranking is more of a projection for next season, as Donaldson will fit Dusty May’s offense very well, and will have big men Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf to receive his passes. May hoped to bring Johnell Davis with him from FAU, but Davis didn't qualify academically, so May settled with Donaldson as his lead guard.