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7'9" Basketball Star Fails to Block Field Goals

7/27/2025

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Olivier Rioux, the towering 7-foot-9 Florida Gators basketball player, took a shot at football, aiming to block field goals. However, his impressive height didn’t translate to success, as he struggled with an 11-inch vertical leap and couldn’t make a block. He’ll now refocus on basketball, where he’s expected to see limited playtime this fall.

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Story summary

Olivier Rioux, the towering 7-foot-9 Florida Gators basketball player, took a shot at football, aiming to block field goals. However, his impressive height didn’t translate to success, as he struggled with an 11-inch vertical leap and couldn’t make a block. He’ll now refocus on basketball, where he’s expected to see limited playtime this fall.