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.
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.
