CofC Basketball Profile: Grant Riller
10/28/2016 4:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball
College of Charleston 6-foot-3 men's basketball freshman guard Grant Riller (Ocoee, Fla.) is ready to contribute this season after redshirting the 2015-16 season due to injury.
Riller is one of six talented guards on the Cougars' roster, who can play between the point guard and shooting guard positions. He also had a year to learn and observe on the sidelines with fellow teammate Joe Chealey.
"Grant has gotten bigger and stronger," CofC Head Coach Earl Grant said. "His basketball I.Q. also went up during the year out. He is a very special, talented player that can really score the ball in a lot of different ways. Grant is athletic and fast. He has a good feel for the game with the ball in his hand and can play some point.
"He will have to be patient coming off of his year of injury, because it's going to take time for him to get back to full strength. However, he had a great summer and got his confidence back. Grant is going to have a great career here at College of Charleston."
CofC Basketball season and single-game tickets are on sale by calling (843) 953-COFC or purchasing them online at: www.CofCSports.com/tickets
GRANT RILLER PROFILE
Hometown: Ocoee, Fla. (Orlando area)
Previous Schools: Ocoee High School
Career Highlights: A former two-star recruit who gained attention on the national recruiting scene after playing well on the AAU Basketball circuit in the summer of 2014. Averaged 29.1 points per game during his senior year including several 40+ point games. Set a new school single-game record scoring 53 points against Leesburg High School.
Parents: Marcus and Bonny Riller
Fun Facts: Enjoys hanging out with friends and talking to his family in his spare time.
Major: Undecided (looking to major in education at College of Charleston)
Riller is one of six talented guards on the Cougars' roster, who can play between the point guard and shooting guard positions. He also had a year to learn and observe on the sidelines with fellow teammate Joe Chealey.
"Grant has gotten bigger and stronger," CofC Head Coach Earl Grant said. "His basketball I.Q. also went up during the year out. He is a very special, talented player that can really score the ball in a lot of different ways. Grant is athletic and fast. He has a good feel for the game with the ball in his hand and can play some point.
"He will have to be patient coming off of his year of injury, because it's going to take time for him to get back to full strength. However, he had a great summer and got his confidence back. Grant is going to have a great career here at College of Charleston."
CofC Basketball season and single-game tickets are on sale by calling (843) 953-COFC or purchasing them online at: www.CofCSports.com/tickets
GRANT RILLER PROFILE
Hometown: Ocoee, Fla. (Orlando area)
Previous Schools: Ocoee High School
Career Highlights: A former two-star recruit who gained attention on the national recruiting scene after playing well on the AAU Basketball circuit in the summer of 2014. Averaged 29.1 points per game during his senior year including several 40+ point games. Set a new school single-game record scoring 53 points against Leesburg High School.
Parents: Marcus and Bonny Riller
Fun Facts: Enjoys hanging out with friends and talking to his family in his spare time.
Major: Undecided (looking to major in education at College of Charleston)
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