It was night one for many NBA players, and former Illinois basketball star Will Riley finally got his chance to shine.
The rise of Will Riley has been a sharp one, as he is only supposed to be in his freshman year in college this season.
Riley reclassified in 2024 so he could suit up for the Illinois basketball program. He played one season in Champaign before heading to the NBA Draft, where he was selected by the Utah Jazz and later traded to the Washington Wizards.