Olivier Rioux (born February 2, 2006) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Guinness World Records declared him the tallest teenager in …

Dec 18, 2025 · 7'9'' Florida Gators Center Makes NCAA History With Emphatic Dunk Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in basketball history, made some awesome history in Florida's win Wednesday night.

Apr 4, 2025 · Rioux cut his piece of the net after Florida's SEC Tournament and Regional Final victories without a ladder. The towering Canadian surpassed the 7-foot mark before reaching seventh grade …

Dec 18, 2025 · On a sleepy, blowout night for the Florida Gators against St. Francis (PA), 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman Olivier Rioux made the fans in Gainesville go wild. With less than a minute left, …

Mar 17, 2025 · Standing 7 feet, 9 inches tall, Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest male teenager. University of Florida player Olivier Rioux is seen cutting the net after the team's SEC …

A member of Florida’s 2025 national championship team. Competed at IMG Academy in Florida. Guinness World Record holder for tallest teenager, Rioux stood 6-foot-1 at age eight, 6-foot-11 by …

Nov 6, 2025 · Florida’s 7-foot-9 freshman Olivier Rioux became the tallest college basketball player of all time by entering the Gators’ 104-64 victory over North Florida on Thursday.

Dec 18, 2025 · Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 Florida redshirt freshman for Florida, became the tallest player to ever score in a college basketball game when he tallied his first two career points Wednesday in...

Dec 18, 2025 · 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.

Nov 7, 2025 · Officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest teenager, Rioux now holds the title of tallest player ever to appear on a college basketball roster.