Five-star wing Will Riley has announced his commitment to Illinois. Riley, who is 6-foot-8 with great skill and shot-making ability, is reclassifying to play college basketball in the 2024-2025 season. This is a significant acquisition for Illinois coach Brad Underwood and his staff, including Orlando Antigua, who have had a strong off-season. Riley chose Illinois over other top programs including Alabama, Arizona, and Kentucky. He is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by DraftExpress and is currently the No. 1 prospect in Canada. Riley is expected to start workouts with Illinois in July.
Illinois has landed 6-8 wing Will Riley - one of the top recruits in the 2025 class. Huge pickup for Brad Underwood and the Illini.
BREAKING: 5⭐️ forward Will Riley has committed to Illinois and will reclassify to 2024 Riley chose the Illini over Alabama, Arizona and Kentucky 🔥 https://t.co/tNYbduSacA
As expected, Will Riley will reclass to 2024 at @IlliniMBB https://t.co/TMoq6mp0w4
Five-star wing Will Riley has committed to.... Illinois, and just announced he will reclassify and play college hoops in 2024-2025. Major pick up for the Illini, who now have a legit argument as best team in the Big Ten next year. MONSTER off-season for Brad Underwood and staff https://t.co/aFdQJetJo8
Will Riley’s mother on Instagram live: “He’s going to start workouts with them [Illinois] in July.” Sounds like Riley will indeed reclassify. https://t.co/g9yJ7wXa3Q
BREAKING: 5🌟 Will Riley has committed to Illinois and Brad Underwood! Riley is the No. 1 prospect in Canada and is reclassifying to 2024. Projected lotto pick in the 2025 NBA Draft 🔥 https://t.co/6oRXOxmoz8
NEWS: Five-star wing Will Riley has announced his commitment to Illinois. Story: https://t.co/40wZaOPIK6 https://t.co/jCMV0a0naE
5-star wing Will Riley announces his commitment to the #Illini. A raise-the-bar get for Brad Underwood & Co. 6-foot-8 with great skill & shot-making ability. @DraftExpress projects him as a 1st round pick in 2025. Orlando Antigua effect here. https://t.co/P2ivgVzmBa
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