Olivier Rioux - College Basketball News & Rumors

World's tallest teen, Florida's Olivier Rioux, delivers emphatic dunk for first college field goal

Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center and the world’s tallest teenager, recorded his first collegiate field goal in No. 23 Florida's 102-61 victory against Saint Francis

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

World's tallest teen dunks for first college field goal as No. 23 Florida routs Saint Francis

Xaivian Lee scored 18 points, Alex Condon added 14, and No. 23 Florida got a break from one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country with a 102-61 victory against Sai...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux makes historic debut, becomes tallest player in college basketball history GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux made his long-awaited, hard-earned debut to bec...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

The world's tallest teenager becomes the tallest player in college basketball history

Olivier Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in third-ranked Florida's 104-64 victory over North Florida

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 3 Florida bounces back from season-opening loss and dominates North Florida 104-64

Alex Condon had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Micah Handlogten notched his second double-double in as many games and No. 3 Florida bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 104-6...

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux isn't playing for defending champion Gators | Sporting News You can't miss him.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Florida football had wild plans for 7-foot-9 basketball star Olivier Rioux Give Billy Napier some points for creativity.

JULY 26, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

World's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, tries playing football at Florida Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center, recently worked out for the Gators' football team.

JULY 26, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

World's tallest teen, Florida basketball center Olivier Rioux gives football a try Florida basketball's towering 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, the tallest teen in the world, practiced with the Florida football program.

JULY 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teen, works out for Gators' football team GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida Gators 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux might one day have the makings of a...

JULY 26, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gators' 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teen, works out for UF's football team Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com

JULY 25, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Florida's 7-Foot-9 Center Reportedly Tried to Play Football for Gators Olivier Rioux may be trying another sport.

JULY 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

The world's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football.

JULY 25, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

World's Tallest Teen, 7-foot-9 Center Olivier Rioux, Tries Football at Florida

Florida basketball player and the world's tallest teenager, Olivier Rioux recently worked out for the Gators' football team.

JULY 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

World's Tallest Teen, 7-foot-9 Center Olivier Rioux, Tries Football at Florida

Latest stats from Olivier Rioux with Team Canada at FIBA U19 World Cup vs Germany, Mali Latest updates from Florida basketball's Olivier Rioux at the FIBA U19 World Cup against Germany and Mali on behalf of Team Canada.

JULY 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Olivier Rioux stats from Game 2 of FIBA U19 World Cup vs. Slovenia Olivier Rioux's second game with Canada at the FIBA U19 World Cup. Here's how the Florida redshirt freshman performed against Slovenia.

JUNE 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Florida coach Todd Golden reaps rewards of national title, including reloading his roster

It would be tough to top the month Florida coach Todd Golden has enjoyed since winning the national championship

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida's 7-Foot-9 Freshman Has Special Connection With Top Transfer Portal Player Olivier Rioux has played with Florida’s top transfer addition before.

APRIL 20, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Florida's tallest player didn't need a ladder to cut down the nets (VIDEO) Olivier Rioux took part in the Gators' national championship celebration by cutting down the nets in the most unusual fashion.

APRIL 9, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Watch Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux cut down national championship net with no ladder | Sporting News Canada This is insane.

APRIL 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Florida's 7'9" Center Olivier Rioux Cut Down Net Without a Ladder One Last Time The 7’9” big man got to disregard the ladder once more.

APRIL 8, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Watch Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux cut down national championship net with no ladder | Sporting News This is insane.

APRIL 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Florida's 7-Foot-9 Freshman Turns Heads During National Championship Entrance Olivier Rioux is in San Antonio with the Gators...

APRIL 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How tall is Olivier Rioux? Florida's tallest player also tallest in college basketball How tall is Florida basketball freshman forward Olivier Rioux? Here's what you need to know of his height:

APRIL 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Tallest basketball players ever: How Olivier Rioux compares to Yao Ming, Manute Bol and more | Sporting News Florida center Olivier Rioux is in some elite company.

APRIL 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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