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Olivier Rioux Shines in NCAA Tournament Dunk for Gators

3/21/2026

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Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center for the Florida Gators, scored a dunk in the NCAA Tournament during a 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M.
As a redshirt freshman with limited playing time, he has become a fan favorite, and crowds chant for him to play.
Teammates celebrated his dunk, and Rioux says he is focused on improving to earn more minutes as the Gators pursue another national title.

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Story summary

Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center for the Florida Gators, scored a dunk in the NCAA Tournament during a 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M.
As a redshirt freshman with limited playing time, he has become a fan favorite, and crowds chant for him to play.
Teammates celebrated his dunk, and Rioux says he is focused on improving to earn more minutes as the Gators pursue another national title.