Riley set an Illinois freshman record for points in ... The Illini lacked experience on college basketball's biggest stage but certainly looked ready for their March madness moment.

The Illini bowed out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but they now turn the page to what should be a bright future ...

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

Mark Pope and the NCAA Tournament No. 3 seed Wildcats will next face Brad Underwood and the No. 6 seed Fighting Illini in the ...

Canada's Will Riley had Illinois and Kentucky on his list of finalists when it came time to make a college decision last summer. The native of Kitchener, Ont. chose the Fighting Illini ...

Illinois coach Brad Underwood has looked all over the map for players. The result has Illinois one win away from advancing ...

Kentucky put away the Illini, 84-75, to advance to the Sweet 16 in a game that saw Illinois' big three starters — Will Riley, ...

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

MILWAUKEE — 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 ...

Illinois forward Will Riley (7) scores against Xavier guard Dailyn Swain (3) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Riley scored 22 points while shooting 8 of 12 from the floor in Illinois' 86-73 NCAA Tournament triumph over Xavier on Friday night. The extent of Riley's shooting prowess became apparent with ...