Florida's Olivier Rioux Sets Record as Tallest Division I College Basketball Player
Florida center Olivier Rioux, standing at 7'9", made history Thursday by becoming the tallest player to participate in a Division I college basketball game. The redshirt freshman appeared in the final 2:09 of Florida's 104-64 home victory over North Florida.
"Florida center Olivier Rioux, who stands 7'9\", made history on Thursday by becoming the tallest player to appear in a Division I college basketball game."
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Author's summary: Olivier Rioux made college basketball history as the tallest Division I player, debuting in Florida's decisive win over North Florida.
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