Young basketball player Olivier Rioux is so tall that he's setting records simply by continuing his education.
The 18-year-old Montreal native recently graduated from high school and has committed to Florida. The school lists his height at a mind-blowing 7-foot-9. That would make him the tallest college basketball player in history.
Canadian Gators commit Olivier Rioux's height has officially been listed on the team's website.
SEVEN. FOOT. NINE. ud83eudd2f pic.twitter.com/Y6AqU4FZY0— theScore (@theScore) June 19, 2024
Rioux measuring at 7-9 is the result of a bit of a growth spurt.