“His appearance on the court instantly shifted the atmosphere inside the arena.”
Canadian teenager Olivier Rioux has set a new record in college basketball. He is known as the world’s tallest teen and stands 7 feet 9 inches tall. Rioux became the tallest player ever to score in an NCAA game.
The 19-year-old center reached the milestone while playing for the University of Florida Gators. The team secured a convincing win over Saint Francis. Rioux scored his first college field goal with a powerful dunk late in the game. The moment drew loud cheers from teammates and fans.
Guinness World Records previously recognized Rioux as the world’s tallest teenager. He made his college debut earlier this season. His size and reach continue to attract attention across college basketball.
Rioux plays limited minutes as he develops his game. Coaches focus on improving his movement and conditioning. His achievement marks an important moment in college basketball and shows strong future potential.