Back in January, a few days before the Florida men's tennis team opened the 2022 season and defense of its first national championship

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Shelton wasn't sure why it mattered, until Riffice explained he wanted to use the day between matches to take the LSAT in Austin that morning.

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At just 22, Riffice is very much in his physical prime, but yes, he is a quintessential example of, at heart, being mature beyond his years. Literally.

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Come what may over the next couple weeks, the Riffice plan is to finish up his LSAT requirements, then turn pro and see what happens over the next two years. Yes, two years.

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"I have certain milestones in mind," Riffice said. "If I don't hit those milestones and I don't believe they're feasible, then I'll go to law school."

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