"In Monday's preseason win over the New York Knicks, fans got to see the first real glimpse at what a confident and aggressive Riley could look like on the court. The Illinois product finished the contest with 17 points, two assists and two rebounds, while shooting an efficient 7/11 from field goal range. The oversized guard looked the part of a potential draft steal and while he's still an extremely raw prospect, his ability to impact the game seamlessly in more ways that the stat sheet won't show has been arguably the most impressive part of his game."
"In fact, Riley's play hasn't just impressed the Wizards fanbase and coaching staff, but he's began to turned the heads of teammates with his ability to play well beyond his years. In a recent interview with Bijan Todd of Monumental Sports, Wizards veteran forward Justin Champagnie shared what stands out to him about Riley so far and his answer should make fans excited: "I think that he's a hard worker," Champagnie told Todd. "I think that when the ball's in the air, that's when he's at his best and he's hustling to go get it, and he comes up with a lot of them. It's really refreshing to see a young player come in the league, especially at his age, just come out here and play as hard as he can and not look like he's out of"
The Washington Wizards roster contains multiple intriguing young prospects as the team rebuilds in the DMV. Cam Whitmore and rookie Tre Johnson headline the offseason additions, but several other young players could play significant roles now or later. First-round pick Will Riley has stood out since arriving in Washington through confident and aggressive play. Riley delivered 17 points, two assists and two rebounds in a preseason win over the New York Knicks while shooting 7/11. The oversized guard blends efficient scoring with hustle and the ability to influence play beyond box-score statistics, drawing praise from teammates and staff.
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