Giant 7’9” French Canadian Is Tallest Player In College Basketball History, Dunking Without Jumping (Watch)

Giant 7’9” French Canadian Is Tallest Player In College Basketball History, Dunking Without Jumping (Watch)

Giant 7’9” French Canadian Is Tallest Player In College Basketball History, Dunking Without Jumping (Watch) He was the same height as his kindergarten teacher and had eclipsed seven-feet-tall by the time he entered seventh grade. And now—standing at 7’9”—Olivier Rioux from Quebec has ascended into sports history by becoming the tallest person to ever play in a college basketball game. As the minutes ticked away in the second half of the University of Florida’s trouncing of North Florida on November 6th, the audience began chanting for Olivier. Moments later, Florida coach Todd Golden turned toward the Canadian and granted the crowd’s wish. More cheers rang out. And soon, history was made. ( See the moment below… ) Olivier only played for two minutes late in the game for the team, which has an already stacked roster. He scored no points or rebounds, but was happy to be on the court—hearing the fans cheer for him. “It felt great. The support from everybody was amazing,” Rioux told USA Today afte…