World’s tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

The world’s tallest college basketball player is moving to California. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 ...

Tallest college basketball player ever Olivier Rioux finds new home after leaving Florida

Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 collegiate basketball giant, is transferring to UC Irvine. Rioux will play under Coach Russell ...
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World's tallest basketball player signs with UC Irvine

Oliver Rioux previously played for Florida, redshirting during the Gators’ 2025 national championship season and appearing in ...
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Victor Wembanyama, Zach Edey and tallest players in the NBA right now

A relative newcomer has taken the NBA to new heights. Victor Wembanyama arrived in San Antonio two years ago as one of the most coveted draft prospects of all time. At 7-foot-4, the French phenom ...

Who are the tallest college basketball players in Div. I history?

At 7-foot-9, UC Irvine's Olivier Rioux is the tallest college basketball player in Division I history. Who else is on the list?

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.

UC Irvine adds world's tallest basketball player in 7-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux

Rioux entered the portal last month after spending two seasons with the Gators ...

World's tallest basketball player decides future after March Madness fiasco

Olivier Rioux, the world's tallent college basketball player, as opted to play for UC Irvine, after spending two seasons at ...