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Lanky shooter. Needs to bulk up and don't love his game inside the 3 point line but big time shooter that attacks the glass. Not there defensively. Kyshawn George
Riley is a good scorer who gets to the rim and shoots the ball well. His defense is iffy. His playmaking is solid.
NBA Comp: DeJounte Murray
Prospect Tier: 4
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Predicted draft range:15-30 Position in the NBA: PF Comparison: Evan Fournier with better rebounding Floor: Jarret Culver
Good shooter and connective passer. Doesn’t have great burst which limits his upside as a driver. Has some motor concerns defensively but has upside because of how he moves at 6ft8. He has real perimeter creation flashes.
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Define. Bucket. Getter.
Shows very good potential for a scorer in the NBA. the jumper seems ready, and he can get to the rim nice.
Commps: Mikal Bridges
Will Riley struggled against ranked opponents Tennessee, Wisconsin and Arkansas over Illinois' last four games. He can be too dependent on contested shotmaking, but there's no real concern over the 18-year-old's shooting.
Off the dribble, he's shown he can effectively create with his handle, change of direction and long strides. And he has clear touch around the key.
Riley may divide scouts due to a lack of length, strength and explosiveness that limits him on drives and finishes. At some point, though, teams figure to be too enticed by the 6'8" size and perimeter skill.