Where is Will Riley from?

Last Modified Mar 18, 2025 08:28 GMT
Will Riley Hometown
Will Riley. Image source: Getty

Canadian basketball player Will Riley is a forward for the Illinois Fighting Illini, a team that competes in the Big Ten Conference of NCAA Division I. He is a freshman as of March 2025 as per his roster profile on University of Illinois Athletics. During his freshman season in the year 2024-25, Riley was recognized as Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice. He was also named the inaugural Big Ten Freshman of the Week after he averaged 22.5 points with seven rebounds, as per his college roster.

Riley registered 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. Riley 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 managed to score 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 University of Illinois Athletics.

Riley attended The Phelps School high school in Malvern, Pennsylvania according to the aforementioned university website. During his high school days, he was named as a top-ranked Canadian prospect and was also named as the No.9 overall prospect by 247Sports. Additionally, he ranked as the No. 10 and No. 11 prospect by On3 and Rivals, respectively, in the class of 2025. Riley 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.

FAQs on Will Riley

A. Will Riley was born on February 10, 2006.


A. Will Riley is 19 years old as of March 2025. 


A. Will Riley stands 6-8 ft tall. 


A. Will Riley attended The Phelps School high school. 


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