Olivier Rioux — tallest player ever in college basketball — picks transfer destination
Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history at 7-foot-9, has transferred from Florida to UC Irvine via the transfer portal. After limited playing time with the Gators over two seasons, Rioux seeks a larger role with the Anteaters. UC Irvine has a recent track record of developing underutilized big men, which could benefit Rioux moving forward.
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