Former Illinois forward Will Riley, the 21st pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Wizards.

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Illinois' Will Riley pumps his fist against Xavier in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Riley scored 22 points in the Illini's 86-73 win.

Riley was named the Big Ten’s Sixth Man of the Year, though he moved into the starting lineup late in the season. He averaged 12.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.