The Wizards put together a draft class that will undoubtedly elevate the franchise for years to come, and the future will only get better.

NBA Draft and unofficial start to the NBA offseason has been full of surprises, including unexpected draft picks and significant trades made prior to the draft. While no one truly knows how these trades and players will turn out,

The Washington Wizards have selected Will Riley with the No. 21 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Riley was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year in 2025. He set the Illinois freshman record for points in a debut with 31 against Eastern Illinois and later broke the program’s freshman NCAA tournament scoring mark with 22 in a Round 1 win over Xavier.