Riley, a 2025 first-round draft pick for the Wizards, had a mixed bag of a Summer League in his first organized NBA action ...

Former Illinois forward Will Riley, the 21st pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Wizards.

Will Riley, the 21st pick, says he had one workout with the Wizards and it was "probably my most competitive" he had in the pre-draft process."That's usually where I thrive." ...

Nov 28, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives around Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.

Riley produced offensively with 16 points and three assists, but his impact was felt well beyond the stat sheet ...

Riley, 19, is coming off a freshman season with the Fighting Illini in which he averaged 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 43.2% from the field and 32.6% from ...

At the NBA draft combine, Riley measured just more than 6-foot-8 (without shoes) and weighed 185.6 pounds. On Illinois' official 2024-25 roster, he was listed at 6-8 and 195 pounds.

Will Riley, freshman guard/forward, Illinois Will Riley shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after the Utah Jazz drafted him at No. 21 on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) ...

Jakucionis and Riley entered Illinois as prized recruits and NBA Draft prospects, but both solidified their NBA stock — and likely raised it — under the Illini staff's watch and direction.

When it comes to recruiting, the Illinois basketball team has done a great job landing talent in the Brad Underwood era. The Illini have been big game hunting i ...

Will Riley’s one-and-done season in Champaign saw him overcome mid-year struggles to finish out as one of Illinois’ best players. Beat writer Scott Richey puts the spotlight on his five best ...