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7'9" Olivier Rioux Makes College Basketball History!

11/22/2025

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Olivier Rioux, a Florida center at 7'9", scored his first career point and became the tallest player to score in college basketball history during an 80-45 win over Merrimack.
Rioux entered the game with 2:26 left and made one of two free throws after being fouled.
Rioux recorded his first rebound before the game ended.
Rioux became the tallest player to appear in college basketball on November 6 against North Florida.

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Olivier Rioux, a Florida center at 7'9", scored his first career point and became the tallest player to score in college basketball history during an 80-45 win over Merrimack.
Rioux entered the game with 2:26 left and made one of two free throws after being fouled.
Rioux recorded his first rebound before the game ended.
Rioux became the tallest player to appear in college basketball on November 6 against North Florida.