Glassmann tweeted the news of his commitment on Sunday, November 3, 2013 after visiting the Cornell campus. Glassmann's recruiting interest over the last year included a wide range of suitors, including: Northern Illinois, Indiana State, Nebraska-Omaha, Lehigh, Creighton, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oregon, Stanford, Illinois-Chicago and Wisconsin. See his Rivals.com profile.
He told Chicago Hoops, “Obviously it’s a great academic school which was a big part of my decision. The coaches are awesome and I can really see myself fitting into their style of play. I really enjoyed hanging out with the team and got along great with the guys. I couldn’t be more excited to spend the next four years there.”
As a high school senior, Glassmann was named MVP of the 36th Annual Wheeling Hardwood Classic. Glassmann was also named by the Daily Herald to the All Area team which noted:
He told Chicago Hoops, “Obviously it’s a great academic school which was a big part of my decision. The coaches are awesome and I can really see myself fitting into their style of play. I really enjoyed hanging out with the team and got along great with the guys. I couldn’t be more excited to spend the next four years there.”
As a high school senior, Glassmann was named MVP of the 36th Annual Wheeling Hardwood Classic. Glassmann was also named by the Daily Herald to the All Area team which noted:
One of the area’s top players this season and MSL West player of the year. A four-year varsity player, Glassmann scored over 1,200 points in his career while averaging 17.8 points per game. He was an all-tournament pick at Thanksgiving, and MVP of the Wheeling Hardwood Classic. And, quite clearly, a key ingredient in the Vikings’ undefeated regular season. His 6-foot-5 frame will be a huge asset to Cornell University next year. “Riley has really worked on all aspects of his game,” Fremd coach Bob Widlowski said. “He is very consistent in all phases of the game. His leadership has been a key for us this season.”CSNChicago.com listed its Boys Basketball All-Area Teams and placed Glassmann during his senior year on the 3rd Team and writes:
Riley Glassmann, Fremd senior guard
Leader of a Fremd team that started 28-0 on the season before falling to Stevenson in the Class 4A Lake Zurich Sectional final. Cornell commit is a solid overall player and plays well on both ends of the floor. Also a tremendous leader that always played hard and made the right play. Not afraid to perform in big games. Wheeling Hardwood Classic Champion and Mid-Suburban League Champion.
Signature performances: 17 points in win over Conant; 24 points in Mid-Suburban League title game win over Prospect; 28 points in Wheeling Hardwood Classic title win over St. Viator.
Glassmann is a big combo guard that can also play the small forward. Chicago Hoops evaluates him, "Excellent size. A highly versatile talent who can make plays both inside and outside. Has the ability to make shots with range. Good fundamentals. Very solid all-around skill package. A prospect to watch." As a junior, he averaged 15.2 points per game.Riley Glassman Fremd 6-4 Sr. G Cornell recruit, averaged 17.8 points, 5.4
rebounds and 2.7 assists for a team 25-0 in regular season; Mid Suburban League West Player of the Year.
During the summer, Glassmann played AAU basketball for Mike Weinstein (Fundamental U), the former coach of Chris Wroblewski.
Glassmann was recently named MVP of the Let's Play Hoops Fall 2013 League. He was also on Rick Bolus' Top Underclassmen listing for the 2012-2013 season and for the Top Players listing for the 2013-2014 season. He was an all-conference selection in 2012 and 2013, all-area in 2013 and an honorable mention all-state selection in 2013. Glassmann was named to the All Tournament Team at the Wheeling Harwood Classic in 2012. He also appeared in the 2010 Pangos Fullcourt Midwest Top 50 All Star Game.
On his all-area selection, the Daily Herald writes:
Riley Glassmann FremdThere was no easy solution to stopping Glassmann on the offensive end, where he averaged 15.2 points. The 6-foot-4 junior was equally comfortable playing in the post and on the perimeter. And his defensive prowess is an underrated aspect of his game. “We’ve asked him to score and to defend a wide variety of different players,” said coach Bob Widlowski. “He provides a difficult matchup on offense for a lot of people because of his size and his basketball intelligence.”
An excellent student, he has a 4.0 GPA and scored a 32 on the ACT. Below, some highlights and interviews with Glassmann.
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