Eric Riley (born June 2, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round (33rd pick overall) of the 1993 NBA draft.

Riley played for the Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics in five NBA seasons, averaging 3.1 points per game.

In 1991, as a sophomore, Riley led the entire 1990–91 Michigan team in both rebounding and blocked shots.

After being relegated to reserve status following the arrival of the Fab Five, he had the best game of his career in the Southeast Regional semifinals of the 1992 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

Riley spent his rookie season on the 1993–94 Rockets, coached by fellow Michigan alumnus Rudy Tomjanovich, who won the franchise's first NBA title.