There was some latest hype on social media surrounding Florida basketball’s towering 2024 commit: three-star middle Olivier Rioux out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
The clamor surrounding the incoming freshman is targeted on his up to date top on the Gators’ profile web page, wherein Rioux is now listed at 7 toes 9 inches. If that measurement is appropriate, it will make the native of Montreal, Quebec, the tallest particular person to have ever performed faculty basketball.
As of final November, his top was listed at 7 toes 6 inches, representing a three-inch progress spurt over the previous six months. It additionally elevated Rioux’s personal Guinness World File because the world’s tallest teenager
Not a lot is anticipated from the younger middle in his first yr, as he’s usually considered as a developmental challenge by this system coming in as a most popular walk-on. Nonetheless, Rioux seems to be assured in head coach Todd Golden’s expertise and is prepared to be affected person whereas he works his means up the bench.
“I like (Golden) and suppose he might make me develop rather a lot and assist me (enhance),” he advised Gators On-line. “He likes the very fact I can see the ground and have good inside and outdoors (recreation) — and defensively.”
Final yr, he helped Canada earn the bronze medal on the U18 FIBA AmeriCup, averaging 4.5 factors and 4.5 rebounds a recreation.
Recruiting Abstract
Rioux is ranked No. 305 general and No. 53 at his place nationally in response to the 247Sports composite whereas the On3 business rating has him at Nos. 278 and 36, respectively.
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