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• Olivier Rioux — tallest player ever in college basketball — picks transfer destination
Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history and former Florida center, has picked his next school....2026
• ‘Most Fascinating Transfer Get in the Country’ — CBB World Reacts as 7’9” Center Olivier Rioux Leaves Florida for New Team
Olivier Rioux is leaving Florida for UC Irvine in the transfer portal, and the college basketball world shared its thoughts on the move....2026
• Olivier Rioux Landing Spots: Where Will the 7-Foot-9 Center Play Next After Entering Transfer Portal?
Olivier Rioux entered the transfer portal, and his next move will be about finding the right fit for his development, playing time, and long-term growth....2026
• College Basketball World Reacts to 7’9 Center Olivier Rioux Deciding to Transfer: ‘Biggest Portal Entry Without a Doubt’
7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux is entering the transfer portal, a move analyst Jeff Goodman dubbed the "biggest" offseason entry....2026
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• 7-Foot-9 Center Olivier Rioux Announces He’s Entering Transfer Portal After Limited Role At Florida
Olivier Rioux is entering the transfer portal after a limited role, ending the 7-foot-9 center's run with the Florida Gators....2026
• Florida's Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center, enters transfer portal
Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball, announced on March 31 he's entering the transfer portal:...2026

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"This one was so one-sided that 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, played the final minute and scored Florida's last basket."

2025
"7'9" freshman Olivier Rioux didn't need a ladder to cut the net @GatorsMBK pic."

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"Florida Gators commit Olivier Rioux has grown to 7’9″, extending his own Guinness World Record as the world’s tallest teenager."

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"Well, 17-year-old Olivier Rioux would have the same effect on all three of those guys, even Wemby."

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"The kid’s name is Olivier Rioux, and he’s currently playing in Quebec."

• Check Out This 6-10 12-year-old Dominating on 8-foot Rims

Twitter is ablaze with a video surfacing of a 12-year-old standing 6-10 dominating opponents on 8-foot hoops. The kid’s name is Olivier Rioux, and he’s currently playing in Quebec. Footage of him first came from basketcantera.tv, a website that posts various EuroLeague highlights, including 2018 draftee Luka Doncic. It’s laughable how easy Rioux makes the […] The post Check...2018
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• No. 19 Florida dominates paint, beats No. 23 Alabama 100-77 after Todd Golden's guarantee
Alex Condon scored 25 points, Thomas Haugh added 22 and No. 19 Florida handled 23rd-ranked Alabama and Charles Bediako 100-77 on Sunday. Florida’s fifth consecutive victory in the series came a little more than a week after Gators coach Todd Golden said “we’re gonna beat ’em anyways” in response to a judge’s decision to allow Bediako to return to college. This one was so one-sided that 7-foot-9 ...2026
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• Florida’s 7’9 center didn’t need a ladder to cut down the nets

You can’t teach size. You just can’t teach size. On Sunday this really hit home as 7’9 Florida center Oliver Rioux cut down the net without even needing a dang ladder. 7'9" freshman Olivier Rioux didn't need a ladder to cut the net @GatorsMBK pic.twitter.com/UW2sEZUfZP— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 16, 2025 Rioux has been a fascinating curiosity since joining the Gators last season. The...2025
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• 7'9 Olivier Rioux To Redshirt Freshman Season At Florida

Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman, plans to redshirt his freshman season at Florida. Students had chanted for "Oli" to enter both of Florida's home games this season. "I should have made that clear [before]," Florida coach Todd Golden said. "Honestly, it's put him in a tough situation. He's sitting over there at the end of games and everybody's yelling at him and trying to get him out there. They...2024
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• The Canadian Giant Who Makes Wemby Look Small
By now you’ve probably seen the photos of Victor Wembanyama making Rudy Gobert and Kevin Durant look small. Well, 17-year-old Olivier Rioux would have the same effect on all three of those guys, even Wemby. Listed at 7’6″ but claiming to be 7’7″, the Canadian youngster is the world’s tallest teenager according to Guinness World […] The post The Canadian Gi...2023
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• Olivier Rioux — tallest player ever in college basketball — picks transfer destination
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• ‘Most Fascinating Transfer Get in the Country’ — CBB World Reacts as 7’9” Center Olivier Rioux Leaves Florida for New Team
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• Olivier Rioux Landing Spots: Where Will the 7-Foot-9 Center Play Next After Entering Transfer Portal?
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• College Basketball World Reacts to 7’9 Center Olivier Rioux Deciding to Transfer: ‘Biggest Portal Entry Without a Doubt’
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• 7-Foot-9 Center Olivier Rioux Announces He’s Entering Transfer Portal After Limited Role At Florida
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• Florida's Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center, enters transfer portal
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• Florida’s 7’9 basketball recruit is already breaking NCAA record books

Travis Branham, 247 Sports Olivier Rioux is the tallest teenager ever, and he’s coming to the Florida Gators. Are we seeing a renaissance of the massive human playing college basketball? Purdue’s Zach Edey dominated the NCAA at 7’4, 300 pounds en route to back-to-back Wooden Award trophies and a Final Four appearance. Tacko Fall mesmerized the college basketball and NBA world in his NCAA t...2024
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