Olivier Rioux is the tallest college basketball player of all time, standing at 7-foot-9, with his extreme height leading him to be recommended for a football tryout for a very specific role. Florida ...

IRVINE, Calif. — The world’s tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable ...

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The tallest man in basketball is headed west to take the next step in his career. Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 behemoth who is the tallest player in both collegiate and professional basketball, committed ...

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The world’s tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable ...

The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange County. Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to ...

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) looks on during the second half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament ...