Florida's 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Makes Notable Debut at New School

UC Irvine's 7-Foot-9 Freak Made DIII Basketball Team Look Like Children With Unfair Height Advantage

Olivier Rioux made his basketball debut at UC Irvine this week after a transfer from Florida. He shined with a double-double in his first game with the Anteaters. That matchup came against Division III opponent Chapman. Rioux made his opponents look like children in a dominant performance. Rioux is the tallest player in college basketball. […]

Olivier Rioux, 7-foot-9 center, dominates in UC Irvine debut

Florida's 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Makes Notable Debut at New School

Olivier Rioux left the Florida Gators after two seasons. The 7-foot-9 center has immediately made a mark at his new program.

7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Makes History in UC Irvine Debut

At 7-foot-9, Olivier Rioux made a historic UC Irvine debut, becoming the tallest player ever to start a Division I game. The Florida transfer posted a double-double in the Anteaters’ win over Chapman, and his expanded role suggests he has a better opportunity to contribute after two seasons behind a crowded Gators frontcourt.

7-foot-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux debuts at UC Irvine, becomes tallest player to start in Division l - RAW CHILI

Olivier Rioux, who is the tallest player in Division I basketball at 7-feet-9, made his debut with his new team on Tuesday during UC Irvine's 92-66 win over