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Talented Illinois Basketball Trio Make Their Marks in Freshman Debuts
Will Riley and Morez Johnson Jr. (and Kasparas Jakucionis?) wasted no time etching their names into program history
Will Riley's 31 points are the most by an Illinois freshman in their debut
Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini eased by Eastern Illinois 112-67 on Monday night.
Grades are in: Will Riley dazzles in Illini debut
Beat writer Scott Richey's breakdown of the Illini's 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday: Is it hyperbole to say Riley might have put together one of the best halves of Illinois basketball ever?
Will Riley sets scoring record as Illini easily beat Eastern Illinois
Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini eased by Eastern Illinois 112-67 on Monday night. Riley scored 15 of Illinois' 17 points late in the second half,
Will Riley drops 31 in Illinois debut, Illini beat E. Illinois 112-67
Highly touted freshman forward Will Riley scored 31 points off the bench in his college debut and sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added a career-high 21 points as Illinois earned a 112-67 season-opening victory over Eastern Illinois on Monday night in Champaign.
Will Riley showed off scoring gift in Illinois debut
Illinois' pursuit of Will Riley didn't kick into overdrive until Orlando Antigua returned to the program as associate head coach. Riley had an Illini offer. Brad Underwood's usual cast-a-wide-net recruiting strategy included the five-star Canadian wing.
Will Riley buries a sweet jumper for Illinois
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Will Riley drops 31 in debut as Illinois drubs E. Illinois
Highly touted freshman forward Will Riley scored 31 points off the bench in his college debut and sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added a career-high 21 points as Illinois earned a
Illinois Freshman Duo Shines in Opening Win
In a 112-67 rout of in-state rival Eastern Illinois on Monday, the Illinois Fighting Illini were able to showcase two of their talented new additions to the hardwood. Will Riley was undoubtedly the star of the night.
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Will Riley shows off scoring gift in Illinois debut
Illinois forward Will Riley (7) and Eastern's guard Obadiah Curtis (9) In a NCAA basketball game at the State Farm ...
Illinois Basketball 2024-2025 Scouting Reports: Will Riley
A 6-8 freshman from Canada, Riley is a prized recruit with a world of offensive potential waiting to be unlocked ...
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Will Riley sets Illinois freshman scoring record in opening win against Eastern Illinois
Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini ...
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NBA Draft Scouting Report: Illinois' Will Riley
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Illinois Freshman Forward Will Riley Named to Preseason Watch List
Illinois freshman Will Riley was one of 20 college basketball players to be named to the 2024-25 preseason watch list for the ...