Donelson, a guard, finished with her high school career with over 700 points. She was a member of the all district girls basketball team her junior and senior years. She was second on this year's team in total points per game with 12.9 and led the team in 3 point percentage with 30.4%. She was top ten in the region scoring, assists, and 3 point percentage this year.
Roderick Thomas, who coached Donelson for three seasons, said her ability as a floor leader will be a great asset as she continues playing basketball.
"Sometimes it's tough for teenagers to be vocal leaders and Miriah is just a natural at that," said Thomas. "Even when she was a sophomore on a team that I had that was pretty talented she was still the voice on the floor at times on the defensive end. Those are the kinds of things that you can't teach. Miriah has worked really hard on her outside shot and her defense so I think those are things she'll be able to contribute at the next level."
"Miriah has the ability to shoot the ball and drive to the rack," said head women's basketball coach Amanda Shelby. "She's going to be a very good player. We are losing two sophomores f this year from a team that went 26-4. She's going to fit right in and help us continue that success."
Donelson said she was impressed by the facilities at John A. Logan College, and was eager to continue playing.
"I went to go watch the team play and they are all just like me-they're quick, they're very good athletes so we get along very well," said Donelson. "As soon as I got there it was like we all clicked- they are very supportive."
