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Talented Illinois Basketball Trio Make Their Marks in Freshman Debuts
Will Riley and Morez Johnson Jr. (and Kasparas Jakucionis?) wasted no time etching their names into program history
Will Riley’s 31 points are the most by an Illinois freshman in their debut
Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini eased by Eastern Illinois 112-67.
Will Riley drops 31 in debut as Illinois drubs E. Illinois
Highly touted freshman forward Will Riley scored 31 points off the bench in his college debut and sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added a career-high 21 points as Illinois earned a 112-67 season-opening victory over Eastern Illinois on Monday night in Champaign.
Grades are in: Will Riley dazzles in Illini debut
Beat writer Scott Richey's breakdown of the Illini's 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday: Is it hyperbole to say Riley might have put together one of the best halves of Illinois basketball ever?
Will Riley showed off scoring gift in Illinois debut
Illinois forward Will Riley (7) and Eastern's guard Obadiah Curtis (9) In a NCAA basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. College/Prep Sports Reporter Illinois forward Will Riley (7) and Eastern's guard Obadiah Curtis ...
Will Riley sets scoring record as Illini easily beat Eastern Illinois
Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini eased by Eastern Illinois 112-67 on Monday night. Riley scored 15 of Illinois' 17 points late in the second half,
Will Riley buries a sweet jumper for Illinois
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Illinois Freshman Duo Shines in Opening Win
In a 112-67 rout of in-state rival Eastern Illinois on Monday, the Illinois Fighting Illini were able to showcase two of their talented new additions to the hardwood. Will Riley was undoubtedly the star of the night.
Illinois Basketball 2024-2025 Scouting Reports: Will Riley
A 6-8 freshman from Canada, Riley is a prized recruit with a world of offensive potential waiting to be unlocked ...
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Will Riley shows off scoring gift in Illinois debut
Illinois forward Will Riley (7) and Eastern's guard Obadiah Curtis (9) In a NCAA basketball game at the State Farm ...
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Will Riley sets Illinois freshman scoring record in opening win against Eastern Illinois
CHAMPAIGN — Will Riley had a memorable debut with the Illinois men's basketball team. Riley scored 26 of his 31 ...
Illinois Freshman Forward Will Riley Named to Preseason Watch List
Illinois freshman Will Riley was one of 20 college basketball players to be named to the 2024-25 preseason watch list for the ...
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Why the Illinois basketball roster will have a new look for the 2024-25 college season
The Illini opened with a big win, but learned a returning starter will sit out for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Illinois 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
Bookmakers have given the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) the 22nd-best odds among all college basketball teams to win the ...
Instant Analysis: Illinois Basketball Rolls Eastern Illinois, 112-67
Illinois freshman forward Will Riley exploded for 31 points in the Illini's season-opening 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois ...