Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 standout from Florida, sets a record in March Madness
Olivier Rieu Makes History in March Madness Debut Olivier Rieu, the tallest player in college basketball history, was a spectator as Florida pursued the national title last year. But this March Madness, he’s making headlines himself. The 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman set a record once more on Friday night, contributing to No. 1 seed University of […]
7-foot-9 Florida center Olivier Rioux achieves milestone in college basketball debut
During halftime of Florida’s commanding victory over North Florida on Thursday, coach Todd Golden noticed fans buzzing about the possibility of seeing redshirt freshman Olivier Rieux play. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the 7-foot-9 sensation’s debut, curious to witness the tallest player in college basketball history. Golden mentioned, “I told them, ‘It’s going to happen, […]
Video of 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux with Florida teammates goes viral
Olivier Rieux has arrived. Would you like to meet him? look up. Even Micah Handrogten, Florida's 7-foot-1-inch incumbent center, has to do that. Rioux, a 7-foot-9 teenager (teenager!), Found working through layup line He appeared with his new teammates from the Florida Gators in a video posted Tuesday. Rieux trotted to the end of the […]