"Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to UC Irvine, he announced on Instagram. His move likely was prompted by the near certainty that he wouldn't crack the Gators' starting lineup next season, either."
"Rioux, who will be a redshirt sophomore, grew up in Quebec and played at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., before attending Florida as a preferred walk-on. He appeared in 11 games, scoring seven points, becoming the tallest player to score in a Division I game."
"Mamadou Ndiaye, who is 7-foot-6, played at Irvine from 2014-2016, likely confident he would be the tallest ever to suit up for the Anteaters. Ndiaye twice was named Big West defensive player of the year and helped Irvine to a Big West Conference title and NCAA tournament berth."
Olivier Rioux, standing at 7-foot-9, has committed to UC Irvine after limited playing time at Florida. His decision follows the expectation that he would not start for the Gators next season. Rioux, a redshirt sophomore, previously played at IMG Academy and became the tallest player to score in a Division I game. He is known for his unique dunking ability. UC Irvine hopes he can replicate the success of former player Mamadou Ndiaye, who was instrumental in the team's past achievements.
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