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flag 7-foot-9-inch freshman Olivier Rioux played briefly in Florida’s NCAA Tournament win, drawing attention despite limited impact.

flag Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9-inch redshirt freshman center for Florida, made a brief appearance in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, logging 1 minute and 54 seconds in a first-round win over Prairie View A&M, where he recorded a put-back dunk. flag Though he has played just 14 minutes this season with minimal stats, his towering presence—recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest teenager in 2021—has drawn national attention. flag Florida coach Todd Golden confirmed the team’s focus on long-term development, citing Rioux’s limited skill, mobility, and basketball IQ, with no immediate plans to increase his role despite fan demand. flag His appearance marked a symbolic moment, highlighting the challenges of integrating extreme physical talent into competitive college basketball.

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