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Illinois Freshman Will Riley Featured In New Gatorade Campaign Ad
Illinois freshman Will Riley is one of the nation’s most popular newcomer college basketball players.
So, naturally, companies are trying to snatch him up for endorsement deals. It appears Gatorade struck first by featuring Riley in its “Is It In You” Vlog series. The video follows Riley leading up to him announcing he would attend Illinois.
He picked the Illini over schools such as Kentucky, Alabama and Arizona.
Riley made the decision in late June, becoming the Illini’s highest-rated recruit in recent memory. He is considered a one-and-done talent. Several mock NBA drafts already have him going in the first round next summer.
Riley is already impressing since arriving on campus.
The 6-foot-8, 180-pound Riley is spending most of the summer trying to bulk up. The Illini want him to add a few pounds before facing the physical play at the Division I level, especially in the Big Ten.
Despite the NBA attention, the Illini are set to enjoy Riley for however long he chooses to remain in college. He can play both backcourt positions and small forward.
“It was just a great fit,” Illini coach Brad Underwood said. “I think in terms of what we were looking for, he’s a very, very talented offensive player. He’s a young man who scores at all three levels. I would say the definition of position-less is him. He’s shown that he can be an elite playmaker, shooter off the bounce, finisher.”
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After the game against Arizona State, Kentucky now will wrap up their time in the Music City Classic against No. 19 Illinois. (8 p.m. ET). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the real-time updates you need to keep up with the Cats.
The Fighting Illini are arguably the best team that Kentucky has faced up until this point, so it’ll be interesting to see if the Cats can leave Nashville with a winning taste in their mouths prior to facing No. 16 North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
The game will stream on BallerTV, so if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.
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Kentucky is shooting just 35% from the field and 22% from three-point range thus far.
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Not a bad start for the Cats. 11/27/2024 06:57:51 PM
Per the BallerTV broadcast, the Fighting Illini have the longest winning streak in the country with 11 consecutive wins.
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– Georgia AmooreEnd 1Q: 18-14 Illinois
6:05 1Q: 10-5 Kentucky
Illinois has the longest winning streak in the country
Kentucky’s starting lineup
– Dazia Lawrence
– Amelia Hassett
– Teonni Key
– Clara Strack
ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We’re seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this fall.
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Marge Fox, of Lemont, got this fascinating photo of the clouds and sun off the highway.
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Kiersten Wheeler, of Hinsdale, tells us “Marty,” seen here, is one of the regulars at her home and was born there in the spring of 2023.
Kimberley Schumacher grabbed her camera and photographed “a frosty morning glow awakens the days to new possibilities” in Bull Valley.
Katarzyna Jagiello photographed her beautiful cat, Popiolek, who she says “loves the sun,” looking outside.
Ramona McClusky, of Joliet, sent in this photo of a squirrel eating pumpkins.
Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, got this great shot of a female house finch during the first snow of the season.
Sean Wolf Harper submitted this photo he took of his dogs, Samson and Daisy Mae, hanging out as the sun sets.
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