Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history and the tallest player to score in a Division I game, has committed to play for UC-Irvine.
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Rioux, college hoops' tallest player, to UC Irvine...
Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history and the tallest player to score in a Division I game, has committed to play for UC-Irvine.
Published April 30, 2026, 4:15 PM
Updated May 5, 2026, 9:29 PM4.4K
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