his popularity has come from being a hard miss on the Gators' bench during the NCAA Tournament, as he is not just one of the tallest players on Florida's roster, but the entire country.

Ahh. Rioux, the world’s tallest teenager, is one of top-seeded Florida’s most popular players heading into the NCAA Tournament — even though he has to take the court. Photos. Videos.

Let's start off right away with the bad news: you're not going to see Olivier Rioux play in 2025 March Madness for Florida ... he's the tallest teenager in the world -- has already made headlines ...