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Hoyas guard Jordan Riley commits to Temple, and two Owls staffers celebrate by ‘surfing’

Riley was named 2020-21 Gatorade New York boys basketball player of the year at Brentwood High on Long Island.

Georgetown's Jordan Riley pursuing a loose ball against Brendan Hausen of Villanova during the Big East Tournament on March 8.
Georgetown's Jordan Riley pursuing a loose ball against Brendan Hausen of Villanova during the Big East Tournament on March 8.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
    by Jim Swan
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The mother of Georgetown’s Jordan Riley posted on Instagram on Monday that the 6-foot-4 guard is transferring to Temple.

She included a video of the Owls staff marking the occasion with Riley in a meeting room, as two staffers climbed onto a table to “surf” in celebration. She also thanked new coach Adam Fisher and Owls assistant Chris Clark in the post.

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Riley averaged 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 25 games as a sophomore for the Hoyas last season. He was named 2020-21 Gatorade New York boys basketball player of the year at Brentwood High on Long Island.