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7-Foot-9 Record Holder Olivier Rioux Transfers to UC Irvine

5/1/2026

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Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 Guinness World Record holder, announced his transfer from Florida to UC Irvine on April 30, 2026.
He appeared in 11 Florida games in 2025-26, logging 16 minutes, seven points, six rebounds and one assist.
UC Irvine coach Russell Turner said Rioux’s size will elevate the team, which ended 2025-26 with a 23-12 record, a Big West title and a NIT loss to UNLV.

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Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 Guinness World Record holder, announced his transfer from Florida to UC Irvine on April 30, 2026.
He appeared in 11 Florida games in 2025-26, logging 16 minutes, seven points, six rebounds and one assist.
UC Irvine coach Russell Turner said Rioux’s size will elevate the team, which ended 2025-26 with a 23-12 record, a Big West title and a NIT loss to UNLV.