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Olivier Rioux to Become Tallest College Basketball Player at 7-foot-9

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By Web Desk Published June 20, 2024 1 Min Read
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Incoming Florida freshman Olivier Rioux, who stands at an unprecedented 7-foot-9, is poised to become the tallest player in college basketball history.

At 7-foot-7.5 inches and 295 pounds, Rioux, a University of Florida commit, surpasses basketball giants like Chet Holmgren, Bol Bol, and Victor Wembanyama. His height marks him as part of a new generation of players redefining the game’s limits.

18-year-old Florida commit Olivier Rioux is now listed at 7’9” 👀

He was 7’5” when we filmed him 2 years ago.

7’6” last year (this video).

7’7” earlier this year.

pic.twitter.com/Y4jsbq35wb

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 19, 2024

Rioux, the world’s tallest teenager, wears a size 20 shoe. His remarkable height was evident early on, as he surpassed 6 feet by age 8 and neared 7 feet by the sixth grade.

With a father standing 6-foot-8 and a mother at 6-foot-2, Rioux’s genetic background contributes to his extraordinary stature. Originating from Quebec, he is set to join the Florida Gators, where he is officially listed on their website at 290 pounds and 7-foot-9 in height.

Olivier Rioux excels beyond basketball. He has a passion for abstract aquarelle art and a keen interest in biology and astronomy. He believes in extraterrestrial life, noting that the alternative to being alone in the universe is a more daunting prospect.

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