Deforrest Riley-Smith gives Penn State a versatile two-way wing look
Riley-Smith has shown the kind of balanced game that makes coaches lean in: in the 2024-25 season at Southern, he averaged 12.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 31 games, and his Penn State outing against Northeastern highlighted his ability to impact the game with scoring, ball movement, and rim protection. The fit is appealing because he brings positional versatility as a guard/forward, competes on both ends, and can fill multiple lineup needs rather than being a one-dimensional specialist.
