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7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux Debuts for UC Irvine, Scores Double-Double
- Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 college basketball player, is playing for UC Irvine.
- He recorded a double-double in his debut game with the team.
- Rioux previously played for Florida but transferred to UC Irvine.
- He is now recognized as the tallest player to start a game in college basketball.
- Rioux's performance included a notable behind-the-backboard dunk.
Articles (5)
Yahoo Sports·
College basketball's tallest player has monster UC Irvine debut game
Olivier Rioux becomes tallest player to start a Division 1 basketball game, dunks from behind basket
New York Post·
7-foot-9 college hoopster Olivier Rioux is finally playing
CBS Sports·
7-foot-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux dazzles in UC Irvine debut, becomes tallest player to start game
7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux’s behind-the-backboard dunk is 100% not AI