Olivier Rioux (born February 2, 2006) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Guinness World Records declared him the …

Nov 7, 2025 · Before he even played his first game for Florida, center Olivier Rioux became one of the most recognizable players in college basketball last season. It was hard not to recognize …

Nov 7, 2025 · Olivier Rioux, Florida's 7-foot-9 center, became the tallest person ever to play college basketball when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida.

22 hours ago · Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot, 9-inch redshirt freshman at the University of Florida, just became the tallest player in college basketball history.

Nov 7, 2025 · Florida basketball's redshirt freshman Olivier Rioux set an NCAA record in the Gators' win. Rioux, who is 7-foot-9, became the tallest player to ever play in a game.

NEED TO KNOW Olivier Rioux played in his first college basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 6 The world's tallest teenager was inserted into the Florida Gators-North Florida game with 2:09 …

Nov 7, 2025 · Olivier Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in Florida's 104-64 win over North Florida.

Nov 6, 2025 · UF’s 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux made his long-awaited debut against North Florida to become the tallest player in college basketball history.

Nov 7, 2025 · Florida’s 7-foot-9 freshman Olivier Rioux became the tallest college basketball player of all time by entering the Gators’ 104-64 victory over North Florida on Thursday.

Oct 30, 2024 · At 7 feet, 9 inches (2.4 meters), Rioux is the ultimate BMOC. He’s actually the Biggest Man On Campus — any campus. The Florida freshman, a happy-go-lucky Canadian …