The Florida Gators’ basketball team has a new star on the rise, and his name is Olivier Rioux. The 7-foot-9 freshman recently went viral after a practice video showcasing his incredible dunking ability was shared on social media.
Rioux, who holds the Guinness World Record as the tallest teenager in the world, has been drawing significant attention since he joined the Gators. His height has sparked excitement as the team prepares for the 2024-25 season.
In the viral video, Rioux effortlessly dunks the ball, highlighting his impressive reach around the rim.
University of Florida has a freshman 18-year old kid, Olivier Rioux from Canada that is 7’9″ 🤯….Wemby is 7’4″ pic.twitter.com/5spcdJH4Ld
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) October 4, 2024
The Montreal native committed to the Gators during his senior year at IMG Academy and has already made a strong impression on his teammates and coaches. His solid touch around the rim and towering presence have added a new dimension to the team’s practice sessions.
The guy who jumps up to give the high five is 7’1
Olivier Rioux is TALL pic.twitter.com/qc9bnIPfe8
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 2, 2024
