Riley's Career & Season Game-By-Game Stats (PDF)

2024-25 Freshman

• Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year
• Played in all 35 games with eight starts, ranking third on team in scoring at 12.6 ppg along with 4.1 rpg and 2.2 apg
• 22 games scoring in double figures with six 20-point games
• Reached double digits in 13 of last 15 games, averaging 15.9 points (239)
• Set Illinois freshman points record in an NCAA Tournament game (22) in Round 1 win vs. Xavier (3/21)
• 15 points, seven rebounds in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal vs. #11 Maryland (3/14)
• 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists in Big Ten Tournament Round 2 win vs. Iowa (3/13)
• Team-high 22 points with four assists in win vs. #18 Purdue (3/7)
• 13 points, four rebounds, and five assists in win at #15 Michigan (3/2)
• 15 points, game-high-tying seven rebounds and career-high two steals vs. Iowa (2/25)
• 11 points and three rebounds at #11 Wisconsin (2/18/25)
• 13 points, led the team with six assists, and tied for the team high with seven rebounds vs. #11 Michigan State (2/15)
• 10 points, three rebounds and a block in win vs. UCLA (2/11)
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (2/10)
• Led the Illini in scoring for the fourth straight game with 27 points, while recording career highs of 11 field goals and seven assists, and matching personal bests with 17 attempts, nine rebounds, and one block in win at Minnesota (2/8)
• 18 points with six assists in a personal-best 34 minutes at Rutgers (2/5)
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (2/3)
• Team-high 24 points, with a career-high nine free-throws, and three rebounds vs. Ohio State (2/2)
• 16 points (four 3-pointers), with four rebounds (two offensive) at Nebraska (1/30)
• Four points and five rebounds (three offensive) vs. Northwestern (1/26)
• Three assists vs. Maryland (1/23)
• Game-high 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-3 3FG) with six rebounds (three offensive) in 26 minutes at Michigan State (1/19)
• Five points, two rebounds and two assists at Indiana (1/14)
• Seven points and two assists in second start vs. USC (1/11)
• Made first start and recorded seven points, six rebounds, and a career-high six assists vs. Penn State (1/8) 
• Four points and two rebounds in 10 minutes in win at Washington (1/5)
• Five points and two rebounds in 14 minutes in win at #9 Oregon (1/2)
• Tallied 13 points, four rebounds, and one assist vs. Chicago State (12/29)
• Three points and two rebounds in Braggin’ Rights win vs. Missouri (12/22)
• Scored 10 points, with career highs in free-throws made (8) and attempted (9), and added five rebounds in 19 minutes vs. #1 Tennessee (12/14)
• Five points and two rebounds in home win vs. #20 Wisconsin (12/10)
• 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists in Big Ten debut at Northwestern (12/6)
• Five points, two assists and one steal vs. #19 Arkansas in Kansas City (11/28)
• 13 points with three 3-pointers vs. Little Rock (11/25)
• Game-high 19 points on 7-11 FG vs. UMES (11/23)
• Led Illini with 18 points and recorded season highs in total rebounds (9), offensive rebounds (5), and assists (4) vs. #8 Alabama (11/20)
• Named inaugural Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Nov. 11) after averaging 22.5 points with 7.0 rebounds on 60% shooting (15-25), 72.7% from three (8-11), and 77.8% on free throws (7-9)
• 14 points with seven rebounds vs. SIUE (11/8)
• Set the Illinois freshman record for points in a debut (31) on 1r-13 FG (5-6 3FGs) and 6-7 FTs, while adding seven rebounds and three assists in vs. Eastern Illinois (11/4)

HIGH SCHOOL

• Attended The Phelps School in Malvern, Pennsylvania. 
• Moved into the top-10 rankings for the 2025 class, with his profile continuing to rise following a stellar spring on the EYBL circuit, before signing with Illinois and reclassifying to the Class of 2024
• Was ranked as the top-ranked Canadian prospect and No. 9 overall by 247Sports, No. 10 by On3, and No. 11 by Rivals in the Class of 2025. 
• The highest ranked recruit signed by Illinois in the internet era, surpassing Dee Brown from the Class of 2002, who was No. 19 overall
• Averaged 21.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists during EYBL action and was named Offensive MVP of the EYBL Indy Session, starring for UPlay Canada, including a 42-points, five-assist effort with six 3-pointers against Team Durant during opening night play in Indianapolis.
• Spent the last two years at Phelps School
• Averaged 26.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists during the 2023-24 season while leading the Lions to a runner-up finish in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) tournament. 
• Had a marquee 40-point game vs. The Patrick School at the Hoop Group's Lehigh Valley Showcase in February.
• Named MVP of the 2024 Basketball Without Borders Global Camp during NBA All-Star Weekend

PERSONAL

• Born Feb. 10, 2006 
• Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, general curriculum 
• Parents are Tracy Hooks and Ray Riley 
• Has three older sisters, Brittany, Justine, and Ashleigh 
• Hobbies include playing the piano, juggling, and listening to music 
• Favorite player is LeBron James 
• Favorite musical artist is Steve Lacy 
• Credits his mom for influencing his career, “She gave me my competitive edge and drive to succeed.” 
• Chose Illinois because “I love the coaches, the players, and the atmosphere that surrounds the program, and they fit my playing style.” 
• Originally a member of the 2025 recruiting class, reclassified to 2024 and signed to join the Fighting Illini program on June 23, 2024
• Chose Illinois over reported scholarship offers from more than 17 power conference programs