Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable student-athletes in ...
The 2026 edition of March Madness didn't quite go the way the Florida Gators hoped. The defending champions were knocked out before the Sweet 16 in a stunning loss to Iowa, but that didn't stop them ...
The average height of a men's basketball program will increase significantly next season. That's because Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player ever, is transferring out of the ...
Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 collegiate basketball giant, is transferring to UC Irvine. Rioux will play under Coach Russell ...
Rioux entered the portal last month after spending two seasons with the Gators ...
College basketball player Olivier Rioux debuted for the Florida Gators in November 2025 after redshirting his freshman year. In 2026, the 7-foot-9 center entered the transfer portal. He previously ...
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 ...