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Few stories capture the essence of perseverance quite like that of an overlooked rookie rising to the occasion. Thankfully for the rebuilding Washington Wizards, December numbers offer a snapshot of a young player beginning to turn promise into production.

Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / December 12

‘Jeopardy!’: Did Reigning Champ Will Riley Win Game 5?

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Friday, December 12, episode of Jeopardy!] Did four-day champion Will Riley win a full week of Jeopardy!?

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 12

Wizards Have Something Special with Will Riley

The Washington Wizards are in the early stages of a rebuild, but one of the brightest reasons for optimism is the presence of rookie guard Will Riley. Selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Riley brings a rare blend of size, skill, and potential that could make him a foundational piece for the franchise.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Reveals Amy Schneider Link: But Did They Win?

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Thursday, December 11, episode of Jeopardy!] While Will Riley tried to qualify for the Tournament of Champions during his fourth Jeopardy!

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / December 10

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Swoon Over Champ Will Riley: Did He Win Again?

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Wednesday, December 10, episode of Jeopardy!] Will Riley returned for his third Jeopardy! game and fans are starting to notice that he is a “cutie.” Find out if fans will continue to see him after Wednesday’s game or if his streak ended.

‘Jeopardy!’: Close Game Goes Down to Final Question

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Tuesday, December 9, episode of Jeopardy!] The December 9 episode of Jeopardy! was a close game that came down to the final question.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 8

‘Jeopardy!’: Ron Lalonde’s Game Ends in Drama After Comeback

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Monday, December 8, episode of Jeopardy!] Ron LaLonde returned for his fourth Jeopardy! game on Monday, December 8, after two runaways and three wins.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Will Riley sends ‘uplift’ message as he forces Wizards’ hand

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards have resorted to “Finding Nemo” references to keep themselves sane amid a 3-19 start, but Saturday’s 131-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks was a step forward after a 45-point loss to the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Will Riley Places Pressure on Wizards Following G League Gem

The Washington Wizards have publicly struggled like few other NBA squads through the first few weeks of the regular season. Some of the prospects have shown impressive glimpses, with developing pillars like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George even offering star upside.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 1

Wizards vs. Bucks: Alex Sarr to sit out due to injury, Will Riley now questionable

The Washington Wizards have multiple players who were going to sit out tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, including Sharife Cooper, Tre Johnson, and Corey Kispert.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 17

Checking In on Wizards G-League Rookies

The Washington Wizards have proven themselves to be one of the worst teams in the NBA thus far this season, starting the year 1-12. Despite Washington's abysmal start, they have still taken a fairly conservative approach to this season, somewhat relying on older players to provide them with solid minutes.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Wizards Rookie To Make Great Impact In G-League

Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins said they would “heavily utilize” the team’s G-League affiliate this season. Now, in early November, he’s fulfilling his promise.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 14

Wizards assign Riley to G League

The Washington Wizards have assigned Will Riley to the Capital City Go-Go, the team announced Friday. Riley, 19, was selected by Washington with the No.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 21

Wizards Hidden Gem Shines in Preseason Showing

While Texas guard Tre Johnson has dominated the headlines for the Washington Wizards rookie class, fellow first year forward Will Riley has quietly built a case for himself as one teams most intriguing first year players.

Washington Wizards News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 22

NBA Summer League Grades for Illinois Alums: Washington Wizards' Will Riley

Illinois on SI is grading the performance of every former Illini in the 2025 NBA Summer League (minus Quincy Guerrier, who played only six minutes). In the first of five entries, we assess Will Riley’s performance in his initial NBA action.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Wizards keep accumulating assets but still lack direction

The Marcus Smart era in Washington is over. His brief time with the Washington Wizards delivered a first-round pick, but it's still hard to see where the franchise is heading.

Lakers beef up defense with key veteran addition

James Harden stepped up to recruit Bradley Beal to Clippers

Bradley Beal had harsh reaction to leaving Phoenix Suns

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'NBA blocks-per-game leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 15

Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins Sees Bright Future for Former Illini Will Riley

Will Riley’s game has been broken down by Big Ten coaches draft experts, everyday Joes and, of course, Illinois on SI . But few can offer a better perspective and insight on Riley’s game than the general manager who decided to invest a first-round pick on him.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 14

Wizards Forward May Be Steal of Draft

One thing we all love to do is look back at what we have done over time to see if we made the right decisions along the way. When we do so, one of two things can happen: we can feel good about our choices, or we can have deep regrets in life.

Washington Wizards News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 14

Will Riley Brings More Than Scoring to NBA Summer League for Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards are stacked with young talent. That’s rarely a problem for any team, but arguably a single basketball isn’t enough for the youthful, shot-happy Wizards core.

Washington Wizards News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 12

How Former Illini Will Riley Fared in His NBA Summer League Debut

On Friday night, former Illini Will Riley made his NBA Summer League debut with the Washington Wizards in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-8 wing got the start and put up five points on 2-for-6 shooting (1-for-3 from three-point range), while adding three rebounds in 20 minutes.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Wizards’ Will Riley reveals how he’ll dominate with Tre Johnson

The Washington Wizards lucked out when the Memphis Grizzlies snuck in the playoffs this past season, as that allowed them to receive the latter team’s lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick from the Marcus Smart trade.