Riley is a dominant presence in the paint, serving as both a shot blocker and rim protector. His timing and length make it difficult for opponents to finish around the basket, as he consistently alters or rejects shots without fouling. Riley’s ability to anchor the defense forces opponents to think twice before driving inside, deterring easy points in the lane. Beyond blocking shots, he does an excellent job of contesting without overcommitting and cleaning up the glass, making him the backbone of the team’s interior defense.

Riley is a dominant presence in the paint, serving as both a shot blocker and rim protector. His timing and length make it difficult for opponents to finish around the basket, as he consistently alters or rejects shots without fouling. Riley’s ability to anchor the defense forces opponents to think twice before driving inside, deterring easy points in the lane. Beyond blocking shots, he does an excellent job of contesting without overcommitting and cleaning up the glass, making him the backbone of the team’s interior defense.