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.

Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Olivier Rioux pokes his head out the front door of Florida’s practice facility — the 7-foot-9 center has to duck, of course — and delivers a tidbit.

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.

Watch out Shaq, there’s a new giant in town. Florida men’s basketball star Olivier Rioux is the new big man on campus and ...