"Will Riley was selected with the No. 21 overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft this offseason. Overshadowed by the selection of Tre Johnson, who was picked with the No. 6 overall pick, Riley hasn't be talked about nearly enough entering the season; at least not in terms of players who could be poised for a breakout rookie season."
"In the team's second preseason matchup on the road, Riley made it a point to be more aggressive and because of that, he looked like a completely different player. In 26 minutes against the Knicks, Riley totaled 17 points, two rebounds and two assists, while shooting 7/11 from field goal range and put together multiple highlight plays that caught the eyes of multiple people in the arena."
The Washington Wizards entered the season under intense scrutiny after numerous offseason moves by general manager Will Dawkins. Critics targeted several rookies following early performances. Will Riley, the No. 21 overall pick, had a subdued preseason debut with four points, two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes. Riley responded in the second preseason game by playing aggressively, scoring 17 points with two rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and producing multiple highlight plays. Increased aggression improved his offensive rhythm and drew positive attention from observers at the game.
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