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Mark Pope's Postgame Praise: Kentucky Coach Embraces Illinois Star Will Riley Kentucky coach Mark Pope was among the first to embrace Illinois star Will Riley after the second-round game. He quickly praised the former...
Kentucky Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in NCAA Tournament second round
2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
International flavor helping Illinois shine on March Madness stage again
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has looked all over the map for players3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team-high 22 points in win Riley accumulated 22 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks over 33 minutes during Friday's 86-73 win over Xavier.
Impact Riley cashed on in 8-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 22 points, four rebounds and two blocks during Friday's win over the Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The 6-foot-8 freshman has been on a roll for the Fighting Illini since making his way into the starting five, averaging 18 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists across Illinois' last six games. Riley and the Fighting Illini will face off against Kentucky this Sunday with a trip to the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Kentucky and Illinois square off in second round of NCAA Tournament
3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Social Media Erupts Over Will Riley's Breakout Night for Illinois in NCAA Tournament Right when Xavier looked set to make it a one-point game against Illinois, freshman star Will Riley began an all-time second half performanc...
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2025 March Madness: Star guards rise to the occasion as the heroes from Day 2
On the second day of March Madness, a slew of guards rose to the occasion and stamped their mark on the tournament.4 DAYS AGO
Illinois pulls away from Xavier, earns date with Kentucky MILWAUKEE -- Will Riley scored 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 20 points and 10 rebounds to pace sixth-seeded Illinois to an 86-73 victo...
4 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament
Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavie...4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois' NCAA Tournament stay will be brief if first-year standouts don't bring A-plus effort Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley and Tomislav Ivisic are in the spotlight like never before. It starts Friday night against Xavier in Milwauk...
5 DAYS AGO • SUNTIMES.COM
Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.MARCH 11
Team-high 22 points in win Riley racked up 22 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 88-80 win over Purdue.
Impact Riley connected on 7-of-14 looks from the floor, closing with a team-high 22 points, two rebounds, four assists and a steal during Friday's win over the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-8 freshman has appeared in all 31 games this season (five starts), averaging 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 24.9 minutes per game. Riley has seen an average of 36.3 minutes across his last three games as a starter.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Good Morning, Illini Nation: More star turns for Illini freshmen Will Riley, Kasparas Jakucionis impress in regular season finale
MARCH 8 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois Basketball's Will Riley Gives Us Another Reason to Love Bill Raftery Riley, the Illini freshman, was the muse who inspired the latest masterpiece from the ageless analyst
MARCH 8 • SI.COM
Jakucionis' 3-pointer completes Illinois' rally for 88-80 win over No. 18 Purdue
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead for good, and the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois uses balanced attack to knock off No. 15 Michigan Tre White led four players in double figures with 19 points to lead visiting Illinois to a 93-73 win over No.15 Michigan on Sunday in Ann Ar...
MARCH 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Illinois uses balanced attack to knock off No. 15 Michigan Tre White led four players in double figures with 19 points to lead visiting Illinois to a 93-73 win over No.15 Michigan on Sunday in Ann Ar...
MARCH 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Starting Tuesday Riley is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Iowa, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Riley will make his first start since Dec. 11 and his third of the year. The freshman forward totaled 31 points and 15 rebounds across his last three outings.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis key resurgence for No. 23 Illinois in 95-74 romp past Minnesota Will Riley had 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists off the bench and Kasparas Jakucionis had 24 points to help No. 23 Illinois get ba...
FEBRUARY 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Will Riley scores 24, No. 18 Illinois mounts late comeback to beat Ohio State 87-79 Will Riley scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 18 Illinois rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Ohio State 87-79. More...
FEBRUARY 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Strong showing against MSU Riley notched 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal during Saturday's 79-65 loss against Michigan State.
Impact Riley logged a productive outing off the bench as the Fighting Illini were taken down by the Spartans on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 freshman has appeared in all 26 games this season (two starts), averaging 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 23.5 minutes per game. Riley and the Fighting Illini will aim to rebound on the road against Wisconsin on Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Game-high 27 points in rout Riley closed Saturday's 95-74 win over Minnesota with 27 points (11-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one block over 30 minutes.
Impact Riley connected on 11-of-17 looks from the field, posting a game-high 27 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and a block during Saturday's rout of the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-8 freshman has been on a roll for the Fighting Illini, averaging 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists across their last four outings. Riley and the Fighting Illini will host the Bruins on Tuesday night as they look to keep pace with the top of the Big Ten.
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