It finally happened! Standing at an unbelievable 7-foot-9, Florida Gators freshman Olivier Rioux made his much-anticipated college debut to make history by becoming the tallest NCAA player ever. However, the titan only got in with just over two minutes left in the game, and he didn’t even get to touch the ball once. And this has left many wondering why Todd Golden is not giving Rioux more playing time.

Following the Gators’ 102–66 victory over North Florida, head coach Todd Golden addressed this question head-on. The 40-year-old revealed that Rioux’s brief stint wasn’t just about preference or being in the spotlight. It was about practicality. “He’s put in a lot of great work, and to his credit, he’s kept a great attitude without getting a lot of reward in terms of playing time and opp

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