Will Riley is a Canadian forward for the Illinois Fighting Illini, a team competing in the Big Ten Conference of NCAA Division I. He is a freshman, as of June 2025. He was recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice in the 2024-25 season. Riley was also named the inaugural Big Ten Freshman of the Week after he averaged 22.5 points with seven rebounds, as per the official Fighting Illini website.
In the 2024-25 season, Riley recorded a team-high 24 points including a career-high nine free throws with three rebounds against Ohio State. While competing against Michigan State, he recorded a game-high 19 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes. He registered seven points, six rebounds, and a career-high six assists against Penn State in his first start in college basketball. In his Big Ten debut against Northwestern, Riley scored 12 points in addition to recording three rebounds and two assists.
Will Riley Hometown
Will Riley's hometown is Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, according to his roster on the official website of Illinois Fighting Illini.
Riley attended The Phelps School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, according to the aforementioned website. He was named as the top Canadian prospect and was also named as the ninth overall prospect by 247Sports. He was ranked as the 10th and the 11th best prospect in the class of 2025 by On3 and Rivals respectively. He registered 21.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on average during his days for EYBL. He was honored with Offensive MVP of the EYBL Indy Session, as per his college roster.
Where was Will Riley born?
Will Riley was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on February 10, 2006, as per his college roster.
Will Riley Nationality
Will Riley is a Canadian by nationality.
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FAQs on Will Riley
A. Will Riley was born on February 10, 2006.
A. Will Riley is 19 years old, as of June 2025.
A. Will Riley stands 6 feet 8 inches or 204 centimeters tall.
A. Will Riley attended The Phelps School.
