NBA Draft analyst comes full circle on Will Riley stock amid breakout

Feb 1, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) celebrates during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Wizards struggling season has allowed for the team to get a glance at the young talent on the roster, but arguably the most intriguing prospect the team has seen this season is the one player who entered the year being overlooked.

That player? Will Riley.

Riley has emerged as one of the most exciting players on the rebuilding team, and after a flurry of breakout performances in the G-League, his expanded role as of late has…