History of Will Riley in Timeline

William "Will" Riley is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Before joining the NBA, Riley honed his skills playing college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He is a rising star in the professional basketball world.

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2002: Surpassing Dee Brown

In 2024 when he signed with Illinois, William Riley was the highest-ranked recruit signed by Illinois in the internet era, surpassing Dee Brown from the class of 2002.

February 10, 2006: William Riley's Birth

On February 10, 2006, William Riley was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.

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June 23, 2024: Commitment to University of Illinois

On June 23, 2024, William Riley committed to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

November 11, 2024: Big Ten Freshman of the Week

On November 11, 2024, William Riley was named the first Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the 2024–25 season. He received the award twice more and was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.

2024: MVP of Basketball Without Borders Global Camp

In 2024, William Riley was named MVP of the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp during NBA All-Star weekend.

October 22, 2025: NBA Debut with the Washington Wizards

On October 22, 2025, William Riley made his professional debut with the Washington Wizards, scoring two points in a 133-120 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks.