It’s safe to say that Will Riley is feeling confident.
The former Illinois and current Wizards forward caught fire in his second NBA Summer League game. Riley had a game-high 32 points in 29 minutes. He also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
His scoring ability was on full display in the victory, something Illinois fans likely remember well. Riley went 9-14 from the floor and an impressive 6-8 from beyond the arc. He also knocked down 5 free throws in 6 attempts.
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After a quiet first half in which Riley put up just 5 points, the second-year forward exploded in the second half. He sunk 5 catch-and-shoot three-pointers. He also made a nice full-court pass that led to an AJ Dybantsa slam late in the fourth quarter.
In his first game this summer, Riley had 18 points but was less efficient. He shot 5-12 from the field and just 1-2 from deep.
The former 21st overall pick has his work cut out for him this offseason. He averaged over 10 points per game in his rookie campaign, but will compete with multiple veterans and the number one overall pick for playing time.
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If he can keep scoring like he is in summer league, though, finding his way onto the court shouldn’t be a problem.
