Riley has dynamic driving ability and playmaking instincts that scream upside as a jumbo-sized, shot-creating wing.

The sixth-seeded Illini are counting on it as they and Riley prepare to square off against third-seeded Kentucky in Sunday's ...

Kentucky coach Mark Pope was among the first to embrace Illinois star Will Riley after the second-round game. He quickly ...

Right when Xavier looked set to make it a one-point game against Illinois, freshman star Will Riley began an all-time second ...

The NCAA basketball transfer portal opened less than 24 hours after Kentucky eliminated Illinois in the NCAA Tournament ...

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the ...

Illinois basketball knocks off Xavier in the first round of the March Madness bracket. Live score, NCAA Tournament highlights ...

Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley and Tomislav Ivisic are in the spotlight like never before. It starts Friday night against ...

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 Xavier on Friday ...

and the Riley Show was underway. The highly touted freshman, who scored just four points in the first half, erupted for 18 after the break as Illinois rolled to a victory over Xavier, 86-73.