"Riley was selected with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and his arrival in D.C. was overshadowed by the team's selection of Tre Johnson No. 6 overall. Despite that, the former Illinois standouts flashes throughout Summer League made it clear that Washington could have another potential star on their hands. And following his impressive performance in Washington's second preseason game against the New York Knicks, Riley's hype only continued to grow."
"The oversized guard turned heads with several flashy moves, but perhaps the most noteworthy difference between his lackluster performance in his debut compared to his 17-point outing in the win over the Knicks was his confidence. Riley spoke on his growing confidence following a recent Wizards' practice: "I feel like every practice, my confidence goes up and up," Riley said. "I feel like IQ translates very well [from college] and I feel like I have that.""
Washington's general manager Will Dawkins improved roster depth with offseason additions including CJ McCollum, Cam Whitmore, Tre Johnson and Marvin Bagley III. The team now has varied lineup options for coach Brian Keefe and several young prospects such as Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George have breakout potential. Will Riley, the No. 21 pick in the 2025 draft, flew under the radar behind Tre Johnson but showed flashes in Summer League and a strong 17-point preseason outing against the Knicks. Riley's growing confidence and translating basketball IQ position him as a candidate to develop into a star despite limited college minutes.
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