Jordan Riley - College Basketball News & Rumors

Puts up 35 points in win Riley produced 35 points (11-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 victory over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Riley sank a pair of free throws with 14 seconds remaining that were the last points in the game. Three other free throws were missed after that, but the guard finally led the Pirates to a conference win in a big-scoring performance. He has back-to-back 30-point games and has not been held under 15 points in American play. The Pirates play again on Saturday against Temple. Riley had 29 points in the Jan. 7 loss to the Owls.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes off for career-high 37 Riley finished with a career-high 37 points (14-29 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 loss to Rice.

Impact Riley had scored at least 30 points twice previously this season, but he topped his high by six points. The 6-5 senior had only converted 34.2 percent of his field goals and 1-of-12 on 3-pointers in his four previous games, but still managed to average 19.5 points. He had more efficiency and volume against the Owls. The Pirates take on first place Florida Atlantic on Sunday. Riley averaged 18.5 points in a pair of losses to FAU last season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Provides 30 points, 10 boards Riley contributed 30 points (12-27 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Sunday's 87-85 OT loss to UAB.

Impact Riley has scored 80 points in three conference games, but the Pirates have not been able to come away with a win. The 6-5 senior had his first double-double and second 30-point game of the season. ECU takes on South Florida on Wednesday. Riley averaged 16.0 points in a split with the Bulls last season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 29 points Riley totaled 29 points (12-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 75-67 loss to Temple.

Impact Riley has scored at least 21 points in five of his last six games. He has not helped himself of late and has made just 45 percent (9-of-20) from the free throw line. The 6-5 senior is playing heavy minutes (at least 35 in his last nine games) and has a high usage rate. Even if the Pirates continue to lose (and they have lost their last three games), Riley should put up big numbers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21, grabs seven rebounds Riley ended with 21 points (8-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 79-70 loss to Tulane.

Impact Riley is the American Conference's leading scorer at 20.8 points. The 6-5 senior makes due on volume. He is hitting just 30.6 percent of his 3-pointers and 64.0 percent of his free throws. The Pirates head to Philadelphia to take on Temple next Wednesday. Riley averaged 12.0 points in a season split with the Owls last year.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from the field Riley posted 11 points (4-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 99-51 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Riley had his worst shooting game of the season and just barely managed to keep his double-digit scoring streak alive. He had averaged 26.5 points over his previous four games, but couldn't find the range against the Tar Heel defense. Riley has not made a 3-pointer in his last five games (12 attempts). The Pirates open American Conference play on New Year's Eve against Tulane. Riley averaged 17.0 points against the Green Wave last season in a split.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Riley scores 31, East Carolina takes down Buffalo 73-70

The East Carolina Pirates defeated the Buffalo Bulls 73-70 on Sunday led by Jordan Riley's 31 points

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads comeback with 31 points Riley supplied a season-high 31 points (10-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-16 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 73-70 victory over Buffalo...

Impact The Pirates fell behind by 19 points at halftime, but Riley rallied the team with 21 second half points. Despite not hitting a 3-pointer in his last three games, the 6-5 senior has been on a productive stint. In that span, he has averaged 27.3 points and 8.0 rebounds. Riley leads the American Conference with 21.5 points.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores big again Riley racked up 26 points (10-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 67-54 loss to App State.

Impact Riley continues to amass points as the Pirates continue to amass losses. The 6-5 senior has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games and ECU lost all three of the games. He is averaging 20.4 points on 45.6 percent from the field and 5.2 rebounds. East Carolina takes on Buffalo on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 25 points, nine boards Riley recorded 25 points (9-21 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), a season-high nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 37 minutes during Saturday's 82-78 loss to UNCG.

Impact Riley has scored at least 18 points in his last three games and has played at least 37 minutes in each of those contests. The 6-5 senior is leading the Pirates with 19.8 points on 46.0 percent from the field. ECU has two games next week (Appalachian State on Thursday, Buffalo on Sunday), which makes Riley an easy play in most formats.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes off for 28 points Riley notched a season-high 28 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 39 minutes during Thursday's 67-58 loss to St. Bonaventure.

Impact Riley has been the Pirates' leading shot taker and came into the game leading the team with 17.4 points. He has scored at least 13 points in every game, but came into Thanksgiving struggling from long range. He had hit just 27.3 percent of his 3-pointers before scoring nearly half of ECU's points in the team's fifth straight loss. The 6-5 senior will try to help the team snap the streak next Tuesday against Maryland-Eastern Shore.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 in loss Riley finished Tuesday's 85-60 loss to UNCW with 19 points (7-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.

Impact Riley continues to score in bunches even though the Pirates have dropped two straight games. He is averaging 19.7 points, despite hitting just one 3-pointer. The 6-5 senior is also averaging 3.0 steals, but he had six steals in the opener against the Charleston Southern. Riley could be a scoring-only add in deeper leagues.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. UNC-Wilmington Riley (illness) is good to go against UNC-Wilmington on Tuesday, as he's in the Pirates' starting five.

Impact Riley missed ECU's last game with an illness, but the starting wing will make his return Tuesday night. Riley averages 20.0 points and 7.0 rebounds across two games this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Riley (illness) is out against Elizabeth City State on Thursday night, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Riley scored 22 and 18 points in the first and second games of the season for ECU, respectively, but he'll miss Thursday night's contest with an undisclosed illness. His next chance to suit up will come against UNC-Wilmington on Nov. 18.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts new season with 22 points Riley logged 22 points (9-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and a career-high six steals over 33 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 92-89 victory over Georg...

Impact The Pirates were able to win despite hitting just four 3-pointers. The 6-5 senior wasn't able to convert from long range, but he did everything else and was a factor on defense. Riley should be among the best players in the American Conference and vie for conference player of the year.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Lands at ECU Riley will transfer to East Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Riley is coming off easily his best season yet. In 2023-2024, after spending two years at Georgetown, he averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals - all of which were career highs. The guard also improved his shooting efficiency. This is a very solid pickup for the Pirates, and Riley figures to compete for playing time immediately.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Riley is part of Temple's starting lineup Wednesday against Mississippi.

Impact Usually, Jahlil White (hand) is part of Temple's starting lineup. But with the forward needing at least a game to recover from his hand injury, the Owls will have Riley be part of their starting lineup Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Riley (hamstring) is a game-time decision for Friday's game against Navy, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sportsreports.

Impact Riley was unavailable for Temple's season opener due to the hamstring issue, and his availability remains up in the air for Friday. The transfer from Georgetown is likely to see regular minutes for the Owls once healthy.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss season opener Riley will not play in Monday's season opener against Maryland-Eastern Shore due to a hamstring injury, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact A transfer from Georgetown, Riley seems likely to claim a regular role in the backcourt for the Owls this season when healthy. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case Monday, leaving Temple down some depth early on. This game shouldn't be a significant challenge, and Riley will now turn his sights toward Friday at Navy for his next chance to make his Owls debut.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Georgetown Riley entered the transfer portal Monday and is set to leave Georgetown, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact With Georgetown recently concluding a 7-25 season that culminated with head coach Patrick Ewing being fired, Riley will look for opportunities elsewhere rather than sticking with a program in transition. As a sophomore this past season, the 6-foot-4 Riley appeared in 25 games (nine starts) and averaged 4.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 16.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes in return Riley (illness) ended Sunday's 88-68 loss to Providence with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across five minutes.

Impact Riley logged five minutes off the bench following his two-game absence with a non-COVID illness. This also marked the 6-foot-4 sophomore's third straight appearance off the bench after starting each of the previous nine contests. It's unlikely Riley will net much, if any, significant production unless he can work his way back into the starting rotation for the last two regular-season games.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. St. John's Riley (illness) did not play when the Hoyas hosted St. John's on Wednesday.

Impact Riley sat out again because of his non-COVID illness. Currently, the Hoyas are expected to host Providence on Sunday. Riley will receive at least three days of rest before their last game scheduled across February.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Wednesday Riley (illness) is warming up ahead of Wednesday's matchup with St. John's, Bobby Bancroft of SB Nation reports.

Impact Riley, who missed Sunday's showdown with Butler due to illness, is warming up ahead of Wednesday's game against St. John's. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in 22 games this season, logging 5.2 points, three rebounds and 0.7 steals on 16.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Butler Riley will sit out the Hoyas' game Sunday at Butler, according to Bobby Bancroft of SB Nation.

Impact A physical illness will cause Riley to sit out at least once. Currently, the Hoyas are expected to host St. John's following their Butler game Saturday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Riley scores 31, East Carolina takes down Buffalo 73-70