Olivier Rioux did not enjoy the individual success he aspired to have at Florida, but the 7-foot-9, 305-pound transfer has the opportunity to better utilize his elite size and strength at UC Irvine. He is off to a good start. Towering over the rest of the competitors, Rioux displayed a truly imposing presence during Tuesday night’s 92-66 victory […] The post 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux’s behind-the-backboard dunk is 100% not AI appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Florida Gators didn’t keep Olivier Rioux around after his second college season. Despite Rioux being 7-foot-9, he redshirted and didn’t play a second for the national champions two seasons ago, then got just garbage time minutes last year. He chose to transfer and seek a better opportunity. Rioux had to go just a bit […] The post Florida’s 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Breaks Out at New School appeared first on HEAVY.

UC Irving center Olivier Rioux at Angels game before tossing out first pitch July 21st, 2026When you’re the tallest college basketball player in the country, you’re bound to get attention...

Lane Hutson met up with Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player in history. The two-foot height difference led to an unreal photo.

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The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange County. Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to UC Irvine, he announced on Instagram. His move likely was prompted by the near certainty that he wouldn’t crack the Gators’ starting lineup next season, either. Florida is expected to be ranked ...

UC Irvine is adding the tallest player in both collegiate and professional basketball to its roster next season. Former Florida center Olivier Rioux, who stands at 7-foot-9 and 305 pounds, announced that he committed to UC Irvine on Thursday. He is a rising sophomore with three more seasons of NCAA eligibility. Rioux holds the official […] The post UC School Lands Tallest Basketball Player Ever appeared first on LA Sports Report.

The tallest player in college basketball history is headed to UC Irvine after spending two seasons at Florida.

Olivier Rioux was a star at Florida despite playing 16 minutes over two seasons. The 7-foot-9 big man announced his transfer destination on Thursday.