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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Long

World’s tallest teenager completes career first for college basketball team

  • Florida Gators, ranked 23rd nationally, secured a dominant 102-61 victory over Saint Francis on Wednesday, providing a welcome break from their challenging schedule.
  • Xaivian Lee led the Gators with 18 points, while Alex Condon added 14, as Florida never trailed and established an early 20-point lead.
  • Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, made his collegiate debut, scoring his first field goal with a dunk to the delight of the home crowd.
  • Other key contributors for Florida included Rueben Chinyelu with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Boogie Fland and Urban Klavzar each scoring 11 points.
  • Saint Francis, ranked 361st nationally and a 45 ½-point underdog, suffered their seventh defeat by at least 25 points this season, with Skylar Wicks scoring 22 points.

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The world’s tallest teenager achieves new career feat in Florida college game

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