Tall, vibrant shooting wings like Will Riley often get a lot of NBA buzz. Riley's combined measurements emphasize his excellent combination of height, skill and shooting over the sky. He needs to add a lot of muscle and strength like most teenagers, but Riley's size and offensive skills make up a rare prospect package.
- Team: Illinois
- Height: 6'8
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Wingspan: 6'9
- Age: 19.4 (February 10, 2006)
Will Riley – Wing, Illinois (19.4 years old)
NBA comparison: Kevin Huerter, Jaylen Wells
Riley can find success in the NBA in a similar way to Kevin Huerter, who was once a supporting wing creator and deputy shooter next to Trae Young’s elite promoter point guard. If Riley can't develop into a quality introductory or low-end star, he can weaponize his big and small weapons and shoot to increase the value of a player role player, he hopes to greatly increase the defensive value.
Advantages
- versatile shooter maker flashes great ball shooter
- The impressive organizer, his figure, uses jumps and height to pass and pass defensively, especially on the internal pass
- Body, aggressive driver, seeks and absorbs contact despite the rapid growth of the frame
- There is a counter with deep bag dribble that comfortably rotates backwards and crosses when the defender cuts off
- High motor helps him make up for the lack of defensive motion tools, some impressive screen navigation flashes
weakness
- Extremely fragile, without long wingspan or within reach, a lot of muscle and functional strength must be added to thrive at the NBA level
- Lack of burst or explosiveness to create a simple look for yourself consistently on the ball
- Some reckless decisions as a passer, especially when he leaves the ground
- Try to force absent defending the rim without huge touch or vertical explosion
- Limited defensive organizers do not have aggressive explosive twitching or ground coverage speed
Offensive role: Wing shooter/secondary organizer
Defensive roles: The defender on the ball
2025 NBA Draft Projection: Round 1, Select 16-20
Riley has limited physical and athletic tools and will narrow his range of mistakes in the NBA until it grows significantly. Riley's profile has many shortcomings, but his height, shooting percentage, ball skills and passing feel are far beyond their draft slots. Teams with strong player development should have the opportunity to win Riley's offensive upside.
