Oliver Rioux, Canada’s 7-Foot-9-Inch Athlete, Becomes Tallest-Ever College Basketball Player, Achieves Feat During Florida Gators vs North Florida Ospreys NCAA 2025-26 Match
Canada's 19-year-old Oliver Rioux created history when the 7-foot-9-inch player featured for the Florida Gators in their NCAA men's Division 1 match against the North Florida Ospreys to become the tallest-ever college basketball player in history. Interestingly, Rioux did not even touch the ball during his time on the court, with North Florida keeping the ball away from the 7-foot-9-inch player's grasp.
Canada's 19-year-old Oliver Rioux created history when the 7-foot-9-inch player featured for the Florida Gators in their NCAA men's Division 1 match against the North Florida Ospreys to become the tallest-ever college basketball player in history. Rioux entered the court with 2:09 minutes left in the ASUN Conference match, which ended with the Gators winning 106-64 over the Ospreys. Interestingly, Rioux did not even touch the ball during his time on the court, with North Florida keeping the ball away from the 7-foot-9-inch player's grasp. Denver Nuggets Beat Golden State Warriors in NBA Cup 2025; Nikola Jokic Stars As Stephen Curry-Less Warriors Suffer Defeat In Competition Opener.
Oliver Rioux Creates College Basketball History
NEW: 7-foot-9 Florida college basketball player Olivier Rioux becomes the tallest college basketball player in history by entering the Gators' game on Thursday.
Rioux entered the game for the Florida Gators' 104-64 win over North Florida.
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