Wizards rookie Will Riley erupts for 36-point performance in G League

Washington Wizards rookie Will Riley dropped his first 30-point game in the G League on Sunday, leading the Capital City Go-Go in a loss to the Greensboro Swarm.

Riley finished with 36 points, six assists, five rebounds and one steal in the 124-106 defeat at the CareFirst Arena. He went 14-of-24 from the field, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range, in 39 minutes as the Go-Go dropped to 4-4 to begin the season.

The 21st pick is one of 19 players to score at least 35 points in a G League game this season. Riley scored 22 points in the second half alone as the Go-Go trailed by double digits down the stretch.

Riley was assigned to the Go-Go on Sunday after playing sparingly to begin the season with the Wizards, totaling just 89 minutes across 13 games. He has mostly played mop-up duty and has logged more than 10 minutes only four times.

The 19-year-old logged his third appearance with the Go-Go, averaging 26 points, 4.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds on 43.8% shooting from 3-point range. He has scored at least 17 points in each appearance, including a 25-point debut on Nov. 14.

Riley drew praise from the team throughout training camp thanks to his energy and intensity on the court. He has displayed those traits in the G League and will look to carry them into each game this season.

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