Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history and former Florida center, has picked his next school.

The world’s tallest college basketball player is moving to California. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable student-athletes in North ...

At 7-foot-9, Olivier Rioux follows in the very large footsteps of former UC Irvine center Mamadou Ndiaye, who was 7-6. Rioux announced he will transfer from Florida.

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 ...

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

FILE - Florida center Olivier Rioux (32) smiles following their win over Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world's tallest college basketball player is on the move. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Florida's Olivier ...