A University of Florida student just stepped onto the basketball court and into the history books. On Thursday, Florida Gator Olivier Rioux became the tallest college basketball player ever, coming in at just three inches shy of eight feet tall.
Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) ~ NEW: 7-foot-9 Florida college basketball player Olivier Rioux becomes the tallest college basketball player in history by entering the Gators' game on Thursday.
Rioux entered the game for the Florida Gators' 104-64 win over North Florida.
The previous record was held by Kenny George and Mike Lanier, who were both 7-foot-7.
"It felt great. The support from everybody was amazing, even on the bench and even in the fans. Everybody supported me, and I’m very grateful," Rioux said.
Video ~ http://x.com/i/status/1986906513685028870
OPAC (@opac4u) ~ Imagine trying to do a layup and this guy just blocks the sunlight.
Ridiculous Takes (@rwordtakes) ~ Bro is playing office trashcan paper ball.
Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) ~ He can literally just stand there and dunk. Insane.
He's almost as tall as Stacey is wide.
Towering Achievement: Florida Gator Stepped Onto the Basketball Court and Into the History Books
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