Olivier Rioux shines in first game for UC-Irvine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Olivier Rioux debuted for UC-Irvine in a recent exhibition game against Cal State LA, where he played 14 minutes in a blowout victory. Rioux, who transferred from Florida after limited playing time, scored 13 points, grabbed eight rebounds, blocked two shots, and dished out an assist. He had an efficient shooting performance, going 5-for-6 from the field and 3-for-5 from the free-throw line. This game marks a promising start for Rioux as he aims to prove himself in a competitive Big West Conference program.
- •Rioux scored 13 points in his exhibition debut for UC-Irvine.
- •He had eight rebounds and two blocks in 14 minutes of play.
- •Rioux transferred from Florida after limited opportunities over two seasons.
- •UC-Irvine is coming off a 23-12 season last year.
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Florida’s 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Breaks Out at New School
"The Florida Gators didn’t keep Olivier Rioux around after his second college season. Despite Rioux being 7-foot-9, he redshirted and didn’t play a second for the national champions two seasons ago, then got just garbage time minutes last year. He chose to transfer and seek a better opportunity. Rioux had to go just a bit […] The post Florida’s 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Breaks Out at New School appeared first on HEAVY.
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