"Will Riley was selected with the No. 21 overall pick in the NBA Draft, making him the second first-round pick for the Wizards this offseason. Following an impressive rookie season at Illinois, the oversized guard began to rise on draft boards. Considering he made a name for himself off the bench with the Figting Illini alone is impressive, but turning enough heads to be selected in the first round alone is simply telling."
"Between the flashes he showed during the NBA Combine and Summer League, it's clear that Riley has the talent to be an immediate impact player for the Wizards and potentially more depending on his development. In fact, NBA insider Kevin O'Connell has made it clear that he believes that years from now we could look back on this NBA Draft class and Riley may be considered one of the top three players to enter the league in 2025."
The Washington Wizards overhauled their roster in a busy offseason, adding veterans CJ McCollum, Marvin Bagley III and young players Cam Whitmore and Malaki Branham. The Wizards used two first-round picks, selecting Tre Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. Riley emerged after an impressive rookie season at Illinois and strong Combine and Summer League showings, earning first-round status. The oversized guard is viewed as an immediate-impact player with room for growth. NBA insider Kevin O'Connell suggested Riley could be regarded as one of the top three players from the 2025 draft class in future evaluations.
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