'Height tide' in basketball: Florida Gators roping in tallest college player, everything we know
University-level basketball championships is increasing by the day. Nowadays, team managers and the players are trying to leave no stones unturned to give their teams an edge, be it however they can. Now, Florida Gators, a team that represents University of Florida at NCAA, has roped in the tallest teenage basketball player ever, breaking all records.
Olivier Rioux shatters all teenage basketball records
The 7'9 basketball recruit, Olivier Rioux has now become an overnight sensation after setting the world record for being the tallest basketball player ever, according to Fox News. Although the record has not been etched yet as he is still to appear for a match representing the Florida Gators, after which the title will be rightfully his.
What makes Olivier Rioux special?
Aged just 15 years old, Rioux already holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest teenager, and has been through a rather growth spurt in the past years within which he has grown almost 4 inches taller. Now, coupling it with his agile sporting skills and techniques, things get much more interesting as Rioux is a good player when it comes to basic skills, endurance, perseverance and merit. The guy possesses all these skills and a little more.
All celebrations at Florida camp after striking gold
For Florida Gators, its all good news at the camp as they are getting a dominant and gritty player after a significant while now and are hoping to fare even better with this new young gun
