Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux Makes College Basketball Debut
Florida Gators fans finally witnessed the college debut of Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball at 7-foot-9. He stepped onto the court with about two minutes left in Thursday night's game.
Though the moment felt a bit anticlimactic during a 40-point victory over North Florida, it was an important milestone for the team and the player. Rioux did not record any statistics in his brief appearance but was warmly received by the crowd.
Gator fans went WILD for Olivier Rioux checking into the game 🐊(via @SECNetwork)
The Gators needed this win after opening the season with a tough loss against No. 13 Arizona. Returning home to face the in-state Ospreys proved easier, resulting in a commanding 104-64 victory with 52 points scored in each half.
Rioux was on campus last year during his redshirt season and earned a national championship while mostly known for cutting down his section of the net from the sidelines.
Summary
Olivier Rioux's much-anticipated college debut marks a stepping stone for the towering player in Florida’s dominant start to the season.
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