The tallest man in basketball is headed west to take the next step in his career. Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 behemoth who is the tallest player in both collegiate and professional basketball, committed ...

College basketball's tallest Gator is now the tallest Anteater. Fomer Florida center Olivier Rioux — the tallest player in college basketball history, at 7-9 — committed to UC Irvine via the transfer ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange ...

UC Irvine is adding the tallest player in both collegiate and professional basketball to its roster next season. Former Florida center Olivier Rioux, who stands at 7-foot-9 and 305 pounds, announced ...

Dozens of beach volleyball players at South Mission Beach are pushing to change San Diego’s rules after a city park ranger warned them they could be fined for playing before 8 a.m. The early-morning ...

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The world’s tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable ...

The tallest player in college basketball has a new home. Former Florida 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux committed to UC Irvine on Thursday after spending the last two seasons with Florida, he announced ...

The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange County. Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to ...

IRVINE, Calif. — The world's tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Former ...

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) looks on during the second half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament ...