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Florida’s 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Sets College Mark With First Field Goal in 102-61 Win

Florida has managed the 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman’s cameos behind a deep frontcourt, turning a late blowout into a milestone moment.

Overview

  • Rioux’s two-handed dunk in the final minute made him the tallest player ever to score a basket in college basketball, according to multiple outlets.
  • CJ Ingram fed a bounce pass for the slam, triggering a loud ovation after students had chanted for Rioux to enter.
  • The 19-year-old Guinness-recognized tallest teenager had logged brief appearances earlier this season and first scored on a free throw against Merrimack.
  • Coach Todd Golden called the play "pretty special" and has limited Rioux to short stretches late in decisive games given Florida’s depth and his stamina.
  • No. 23 Florida moved to 7-4 with the 102-61 rout of Saint Francis, led by Xaivian Lee’s 18 points, Alex Condon’s 14, and Rueben Chinyelu’s 12 points and 11 rebounds.