Small, steady guard with starter-level playmaking and scoring touch
In the 2024-25 season, Donovan Sanders averaged 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game for Mississippi Valley State, with a 36.1% field-goal clip that points to a guard who can handle the ball and create enough offense to matter.[5][7] At 5-foot-11, he profiles as a compact, left-leaning value guard: not a size mismatch winner, but someone whose impact comes from pace, feel, and distribution rather than flash.[2][5] One important off-court note: NCAA findings later tied Sanders to sports-betting violations during the 2024-25 regular season, which is a major consideration for any team evaluating fit and trust.[4]
