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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 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.
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.
The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who ...
Per an ESPN story from November, Rioux is the tallest player in men's college basketball history. As noted on his Florida profile page, Rioux holds a Guinness World Record for the tallest teenager.
Per an ESPN story from November, Rioux is the tallest player in men's college basketball history. As noted on his Florida profile page, Rioux holds a Guinness World Record for the tallest teenager.
Tallest players in men's college basketball history Here's a list of the tallest players in the history of men's college basketball, per ESPN: 1. Olivier Riox (Florida): 7-foot-9 T-2.
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