Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 collegiate basketball giant, is transferring to UC Irvine. Rioux will play under Coach Russell Turner, known for successfully coaching other exceptionally tall players. The ...
The tallest basketball player in NCAA history has found his new team. After two seasons at Florida, Olivier Rioux is transferring to UC Irvine, he announced Thursday. The 7-foot-9 center made the news ...
College basketball's tallest Gator is now the tallest Anteater. Fomer Florida center Olivier Rioux — the tallest player in college basketball history, at 7-9 — committed to UC Irvine via the transfer ...
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Florida center Olivier Rioux (32) smiles following ...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest college basketball player is on the move. Florida's Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and the most popular athlete on campus, announced Tuesday ...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world’s tallest college basketball player is on the move. Florida’s Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and the most popular athlete on campus, announced Tuesday ...