Tallest Player in College Basketball Makes NCAA History in Florida Win
Summary
The Florida college basketball team won against Merrimack with a score of 80-45. Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman center, became the tallest player in college basketball history and scored his first point in this game. Rioux has previously played for Canada in international competitions and joined Florida as a walk-on player last season.Key Facts
- Florida beat Merrimack 80-45 in a college basketball game.
- Olivier Rioux, at 7-foot-9, is the tallest player in college basketball history.
- Rioux scored his first career point during this game.
- He was fouled and scored a point from a free throw towards the end of the game.
- Rioux is from Quebec, Canada, and holds a Guinness World Record as the tallest teenager.
- He played high school basketball at IMG Academy in Florida.
- Rioux joined Florida's team as a preferred walk-on player last season.
- He has won two bronze medals with Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup in the Under-16 and Under-18 categories.
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