Florida's 7'9 Freshman Olivier Rioux Stuns by Cutting Net Without Ladder After SEC Title Win

The tallest player in NCAA history, Rioux celebrated Florida's first SEC Championship since 2014 in a memorable way, despite redshirting his freshman season.

Olivier Rioux, Florida's 7'9 freshman center, became a viral sensation after cutting the net without a ladder following the Gators' SEC Championship victory over Tennessee.
Florida defeated Tennessee 86-77 to claim their first SEC title in over two decades, earning the top seed in the West for the NCAA Tournament.
Rioux, a 19-year-old Canadian and the tallest player in NCAA Division I history, redshirted this season and has yet to play an official game for the Gators.
Despite limited on-court production in international play, Rioux's unique stature and presence have made him a notable figure in college basketball.
The Gators are set to face No. 16 Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21.