Tallest college basketball player ever Olivier Rioux finds new home after leaving Florida
By Erich Richter
Published on April 30, 2026.
Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player ever, is transferring to UC Irvine after leaving Florida. The 20-year-old Canadian will play under Coach Russell Turner, who has previously successfully coached other tall players. Rioux had limited playing time during his two years at Florida. He previously held the Guinness world record for being the world's tallest teenager at 7-foot-5.
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