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WILL RILEY
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When was Will Riley at his best for Illinois?
Beat writer Scott Richey spotlights the Illini freshman's top five games in 2024-25
JUNE 25
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NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: More draft fodder
Less than two weeks before Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley find out their NBA future
JUNE 13
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NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois loses Kasparas JakuÄŤionis and Will Riley as both freshmen declare for the NBA draft
Two of Illinois’ best players declared for the NBA draft Monday. ESPN first reported that Illini freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis, a proje...
APRIL 15
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PANTAGRAPH.COM
Illinois basketball forward Will Riley breaks silence about NBA Draft decision | Sporting News
Will Riley provided a critical update regarding his college basketball future.
APRIL 14
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SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Entering NBA Draft
Riley has decided to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.
Impact
Riley is projected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, so it's not surprising that he's declaring for the draft and aiming to go pro. The freshman averaged 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.3 blocks per game in 35 appearances (nine starts) in 2024-25.
APRIL 14
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ROTOWIRE
Mark Pope's Postgame Praise: Kentucky Coach Embraces Illinois Star Will Riley
Kentucky coach Mark Pope was among the first to embrace Illinois star Will Riley after the second-round game. He quickly praised the former...
MARCH 24
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SI.COM
Kentucky Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in NCAA Tournament second round
MARCH 23
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Associated Press
International flavor helping Illinois shine on March Madness stage again
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has looked all over the map for players
MARCH 22
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Associated Press
Team-high 22 points in win
Riley accumulated 22 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks over 33 minutes during Friday's 86-73 win over Xavier.
Impact
Riley cashed on in 8-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 22 points, four rebounds and two blocks during Friday's win over the Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-8 freshman has been on a roll for the Fighting Illini since making his way into the starting five, averaging 18 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists across Illinois' last six games. Riley and the Fighting Illini will face off against Kentucky this Sunday with a trip to the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
MARCH 22
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ROTOWIRE
Kentucky and Illinois square off in second round of NCAA Tournament
MARCH 22
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Associated Press
Social Media Erupts Over Will Riley's Breakout Night for Illinois in NCAA Tournament
Right when Xavier looked set to make it a one-point game against Illinois, freshman star Will Riley began an all-time second half performanc...
MARCH 22
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SI.COM
2025 March Madness: Star guards rise to the occasion as the heroes from Day 2
On the second day of March Madness, a slew of guards rose to the occasion and stamped their mark on the tournament.
MARCH 22
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FOX SPORTS
Illinois pulls away from Xavier, earns date with Kentucky
MILWAUKEE -- Will Riley scored 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 20 points and 10 rebounds to pace sixth-seeded Illinois to an 86-73 victo...
MARCH 22
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CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament
Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavie...
MARCH 22
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Associated Press
Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament
MARCH 21
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Associated Press
Illinois' NCAA Tournament stay will be brief if first-year standouts don't bring A-plus effort
Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley and Tomislav Ivisic are in the spotlight like never before. It starts Friday night against Xavier in Milwauk...
MARCH 20
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SUNTIMES.COM
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Tournament Highlights | FOX College Hoops
MARCH 14
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FOX SPORTS
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Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.
MARCH 11
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FOX SPORTS
Team-high 22 points in win
Riley racked up 22 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 88-80 win over Purdue.
Impact
Riley connected on 7-of-14 looks from the floor, closing with a team-high 22 points, two rebounds, four assists and a steal during Friday's win over the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-8 freshman has appeared in all 31 games this season (five starts), averaging 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 24.9 minutes per game. Riley has seen an average of 36.3 minutes across his last three games as a starter.
MARCH 9
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ROTOWIRE
Good Morning, Illini Nation: More star turns for Illini freshmen
Will Riley, Kasparas Jakucionis impress in regular season finale
MARCH 8
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NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois Basketball's Will Riley Gives Us Another Reason to Love Bill Raftery
Riley, the Illini freshman, was the muse who inspired the latest masterpiece from the ageless analyst
MARCH 8
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SI.COM
Jakucionis' 3-pointer completes Illinois' rally for 88-80 win over No. 18 Purdue
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead for good, and the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80
MARCH 8
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Associated Press
No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Hoops
MARCH 8
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FOX SPORTS
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Illinois uses balanced attack to knock off No. 15 Michigan
Tre White led four players in double figures with 19 points to lead visiting Illinois to a 93-73 win over No.15 Michigan on Sunday in Ann Ar...
MARCH 2
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KANSASCITY.COM
Illinois uses balanced attack to knock off No. 15 Michigan
Tre White led four players in double figures with 19 points to lead visiting Illinois to a 93-73 win over No.15 Michigan on Sunday in Ann Ar...
MARCH 2
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KANSASCITY.COM
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