Florida basketball transfer Olivier Rioux has decided on his landing spot after spending nearly a month in the portal. Rioux announced on Instagram that he'll be transferring to UC Irvine on Thursday.

Former Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux, who gained fame for his height, has found a new home. Rioux on Thursday committed to UC Irvine via his Instagram page. Rioux, at 7-foot-9, is the tallest ...

IRVINE, Calif. — The world’s tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast. Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable ...

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IRVINE, Calif. -- 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, he ...

The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange County. Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to ...

With the departure of Olivier Rioux, the Florida Gators basketball program has essentially lost a flashy car that can barely make it out of the garage. After spending the first two seasons of his ...

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) looks on during the second half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament ...