Florida's 7-foot-9 Giant Sparks March Madness with Electrifying Debut
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Florida's 7-foot-9 center Rioux finally checked into the NCAA tournament game for the Gators in a dominant win over Prairie View A&M, grabbing an offensive rebound and dunking on his first meaningful touch as the crowd roared and teammates celebrated. The moment spotlighted Rioux's behind-the-scenes grind and the Gators' belief in their practice squad players, even as he remains a developmental piece focused on foot speed to contribute more in the future.
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