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.

Florida football recently tried out 7-foot-9 basketball player Olivier Rioux on special teams to see if he could block any kicks for the Gators.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian ...

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.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. University of Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for ...

Rioux is listed at 7-foot-9 on Florida's official roster — five inches taller than former Purdue center Zach Edey. Per an ESPN story from November, Rioux is the tallest player in men's college ...