By CHARLIE PARENT
Will Riley, a top-20 prospect in the class of 2025 out of the Phelps School (PA.), has cut his list to 10 options: Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan, UCLA and Villanova, the NBL, London Lions and the G-League Ignite.
The 6-foot-8 wing, who hails from Ontario, Canada, has been one of the fastest risers in this recruiting cycle.
Riley has visited one program in his top 10, traveling to Arizona for an official visit on March 1. He previously visited St. John’s and Seton Hall as well.
He broke down several schools with Jamie Shaw of On3:
Arizona: “I really like the coaches and the program, and I like how they play. They obviously like me and I feel like my play style fits them. They like that I’m a tall guard. They’re positionless there, they let you play wherever you’re most comfortable and they keep the ball moving.”
Kentucky: “They’re a fantastic program and Coach (John) Calipari is a legend. And, they like my game. They’re trying to get me on campus for a visit. They’ve had a lot of guys go there. They like my intensity and my length.”
Duke: “They’re obviously a great program. It would be a good spot to be. They really like my game and how I play. I could go there and play behind and with a lot of other great players. They like that I have a high IQ and that I can read the floor at my size.”
Villanova: “They’re a great program. I’ve taken unofficial visits there and been to a couple of games. Their coach, Coach (Kyle) Neptune, really likes my game and their play style is also positionless. So I would be able to play my natural position.”
UCLA: “They’re a great school. I’ve been down there, but I have not been on an unofficial yet. We are trying to plan something.”
G-League Ignite: “I’m talking with the G-League program as well. I’ve talked to their coach three or four times, and we are staying in contact.
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