Kyle Neptune, Shaheen Holloway among the coaches who've been in to see Will Riley this season

Basketball season is in full effect. Typically, the recruiting process for high school recruits begins to slow a bit during this time. This is because of the hectic schedule from both parties (players and coaches) — multiple games a week, leading to it being more difficult to find time during the midst of the season.

However, several head coaches and assistants in college basketball make it their mission to visit their top recruits. This helps further build a relationship, continues the scouting process, and shows the player that they are a priority for that school.

I’ve decided to do a mini series in which I ask several of the nation’s top 2025 prospects which coaches have been in to see them this season. This includes coming to their respective high school to visit in between classes, for games, and practices.

Five-Star Plus+ PF Caleb Wilson | Five-Star Plus+ SG Meleek Thomas | Five-Star Plus+ SG Isiah Harwell | 4-star SF Jalen Haralson | 4-star SG Trey McKenney | 4-star PG Darius Acuff | 4-star SG Jasper Johnson | 4-star PG Mikel Brown Jr.

Next up is four-star small forward Will Riley, a 6-foot-8 junior out of The Phelps School in Malvern, Pa. The Ontario, Canada native is a major stockriser and is currently ranked as the No. 11 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to On3’s Top-150 Player Rankings.

14 college programs have been in to see Will Riley this season

Will Riley told On3 the following coaches have visited him this season:

• Villanova Head Coach Kyle Neptune
• Missouri Head Coach Dennis Gates
• Seton Hall Head Coach Shaheen Holloway
• Penn State Head Coach Mike Rhoades
• Kansas Assistant Coach Norm Roberts
• Michigan Assistant Coach Phil Martelli
• Kentucky Assistant Coach Chuck Martin
• Arkansas Assistant Coach Anthony Ruta
• Texas Tech Assistant Coach Luke Barnwell
• Florida Assistant Coach Kevin Hovde
• Arizona Special Assistant to Head Coach TJ Benson
• Washington Assistant Coach Ben Lee
• Oregon Assistant Coach Mike Mennenga
• St. John’s Assistant Coach Ricky Johns

Riley on his game and what he’s looking for in a school

In a previous interview with On3, WIll Riley broke down his game.

“I feel like I’m a very versatile player,” Riley told On3. “I can do a lot of things on the floor, I’m a tall guard, I’m 6-foot-9, can get to the basket, I can shoot, I can play defend, I can rebound. I’ve modeled my game after Manu Ginobili, his euro-steps, the way he gets to the basket and creates space to finish at the rim.”

While he’s not super close to a decision, Riley knows what he’s looking for in a school.

“I’m looking for a good environment overall, really,” Riley said. “I want to have a relationship with the coaches and look at the system they run, the fit. I want to play in a system that will let me play my game, have the ball in my hands, and make some plays.”