Olivier Rioux, Florida’s 7-foot-9 phenom, makes March Madness history
By Matt Ehalt
Published on March 21, 2026.
Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player ever, made history during Florida's 114-55 victory over 16th-seeded Prairie View A&M in the NCAA Tournament. He entered the game with 1:54 remaining and later dunked after securing an offensive rebound. Despite initially being the tallest player in the sport's history, Rioux sat out the entire season due to his height. He debuted in November and is now the highest scorer in a college basketball game.
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