There is no debate that Olivier Rioux is the tallest teenager in the world. Due to his 7’9 “height, he is naturally going to be good at basketball. However, he will also gain a lot of attention.

The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who ...

The tallest basketball player in the world is Abiodun Adegoke, who stands at 7-foot-11 and has played basketball in Nigeria and Dubai. Adegoke garnered interest when he met up with Shaquille O'Neal.

Height of Florida basketball tallest player. Rioux is listed at 7-foot-9 on Florida's official roster — five inches taller than former Purdue center Zach Edey.

Boston Celtics. Tallest Player: Luke Kornet, Kristaps Porzingis - 7’2” Kristpas Porzingis is a unicorn in every sense—when healthy, he stretches the floor, protects the rim, and gives the ...

In 2024, the average height of an NBA player was 6'6.3", the shortest average of the previous 39 seasons. Also, 72% of the league was under 6'9" — the highest percentage over the past 40 seasons.

That title belongs to the 6-foot-10 Steve Novak, a 3-point marksman who played from 2006 to 2017, ran for 5,657 NBA minutes (more than eight Ken Burns “Civil War” viewings) and never dunked.

Why the shortest player on college basketball’s tallest team is ‘a blessing’ for Duke. Shelby Swanson. March 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM UTC ...

When Oliver Rioux joined the Florida Gators basketball team, he became the tallest basketball player ever, standing at 7 feet 9 inches. Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and ...

Height of Florida basketball tallest player. Rioux is listed at 7-foot-9 on Florida's official roster — five inches taller than former Purdue center Zach Edey. Per ...