University of Jamestown

Get to Know Riley ... 

Who or what inspired you to start playing basketball growing up? 

• Steph Curry         

Do you have any pregame superstitions or routines? 

• Listen to music. 

Tell us about your favorite basketball moment as a player or fan? 

• Being on the court when my brother scored his 1,000 point. 

Who is your favorite basketball player? 

• Steph Curry 

What is one talent you have outside the game of basketball? 

• I can ice skate well.

What do you hope every Jimmie fan says after they see our team play? 

• That we work together super well and we aren’t selfish.

Why did you choose UJ and what do you like about being a Jimmie student- athlete? 

• I choose UJ because my brother told me good things about it and they have a good PT program. Being a Jimmie student athlete means I can represent this college and work hard for the name Jimmies on the jersey.

High School  

Riley was recognized as a District 5 Senior Athlete and a Region 3 Senior Athlete, earning an alternate spot for the Lions All-Star game. A three-time selection for the District All-Tournament Team and the All-Stutsman County Team, he broke his high school's free throw record with an impressive 84% accuracy. Averaging 18 points during his senior year, he received the MVP award for Ellendale and was named Most Improved Player in 10th grade. His team finished as regional runners-up twice and boasted a 23-3 record during his senior year. 

Personal  

Riley is the son or Jeff and Carrin. He is majoring in exercise science.