Florida Gators basketball player Olivier Rioux recently tried out for the football program as a field goal blocker.

Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center and the world’s tallest teen, recently worked out for the Gators’ ...

The Gators figured it was worth finding out whether the world’s tallest teenager could become a secret weapon on the football ...

Florida basketball's towering 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, the tallest teen in the world, practiced with the Florida ...

Florida Gators big man Olivier Rioux became an internet sensation long before he arrived on campus in Gainesville. However, ...

Florida football came out with an outside the box special teams idea, trying out 7-9 UF basketball center Olivier Rioux to ...

Florida basketball player and the world's tallest teenager, Olivier Rioux recently worked out for the Gators' football team.

Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest teenager in the world, dipped his toe into life as a two-sport athlete. Rioux ...

Olivier's brother, Emile, is tall. Not quite as tall as Olivier, but tall enough for his chosen career. Of course, Olivier isn't the only tall son in the Rioux family.

1 of 10 Olivier Rioux, 7-foot-9 NCAA college basketball player at Florida, poses for a photo after practice on Oct. 18, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) By Mark Long ...

Olivier Rioux, back center, a 7-foot-9 NCAA college basketball player at Florida, gathers with coaches and teammates at the team's practice, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla.

Olivier Rioux might be the next big thing in basketball. Standing at 7-foot-6, Rioux is a sophomore at IMG Academy in Florida. He was recognized as the world’s tallest teen by Guinness last year.