"Usually guys that stopped growing at about 6-3, 6-4, you could begin to see exactly what they're going to be by the time they're 16 years old. The Canadian player is not just one of the tallest basketball players, but he's also one of the tallest people in the world. Thats Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. Here's why southern Canadians are about to see them a lot more often, 'Fargo' is filming in Alberta & two of its biggest stars were spotted at the Flames game, "It was like I was standing in the game:" The cast & crew of 'The Last of Us' discuss filming in Alberta, A Nickelback exhibit is opening in Calgary & here's when you can check it out. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. That means doing the little things right as a big man. Hand 9.5 Shoe 17/52.5 Height 6'10/208 If u read this for the first time then u are not active enough here lol, 8"-8.25" 9.9" handspan 12.5us shoe size and i'm 6'1.75"-6'2" i think but last time I was measured properly I was 15 and it was 5'11.5" and 6'0.5" respectively in a span of half a year. Ollie is 7 feet, 5 inches tall, and at 15 years old, he stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. I was taller than every kid in my school," Rioux said. Rioux, whos from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. His mother is 6-foot-2; she did not play sports. The biggest thing when you meet him, youre concerned: is he skilled, can he move, whats his motor like? BRADENTON, FL. !, and immediately got on the phones to find out more about him. A bridge in Pickering, Ontario has been named the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world at 250 metres long. Be the first one to comment on this story. The Canada Basketball coach, Michael Meeks, first caught wind of him 7 years ago when he opened up a photo in his inbox. Unless he somehow stops growing he'll be too tall for the nba. His height also makes him somewhat of a celebrity and he said that people once lined up to take pictures with him on a family vacation in Cuba. Daniel Santiago is one of Riouxs coaches. Because basketball has kind of gone in the direction of smaller (multi-position players), but there's still a lot of programs that still value that size.". When I met with our players at the end of the year. Your email address will not be published. This article will reveal everything you need to know about the future basketball star and his journey so far. Rioux was 5-2 in kindergarten. My mom is 6-2 and my dad is 6-8, Ollie said. Olivier Rioux landed with a size-large exclamation point on Michael Meeks' radar when the Canada Basketball coach opened a photo in his inbox seven years ago. Joey Mckitterick, whos coached Rioux at Montreals AAU program Brookwood Elite since he was 12, echoed Meeks in that hes seen huge improvement in Rioux this year, particularly as his growing has slowed and his co-ordination is catching up. Meeks has been keeping an eye on Riouxs progress and says hes seen improvement in him even in just the past few weeks. Those are the things youre concerned about when you meet a 7-5 kid and start to work with him. He wants to improve his skills to the highest level possible. Want to discuss? Rioux's parents had to show proof of age at athletic events when their son was five years old and by 12 he was 7-foot-2. But he was also fragile and slow and never made it. Rioux's goal is to have a professional basketball career and he will do everything it takes to achieve it. Learn More. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou #viral 3.4K Likes, 42 Comments. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. Mckitterick says nobody could ever put themselves in Riouxs shoes, and that uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. (US size), Handspan: 10 inches Hand length: 8 inches Height: 16.0 M 62 no shoes Feet: size 48 (why are my feet so big legit no one in my entire family has feet this big), Somehow my hand is 7 long and only 7.5 handspan , hopefully your feet stop growing , ayee WE have the Same Hand measurments im Like a 48.5 and Close to 6'1 tho ://, Hands: 8.6 inches (22cm) Feet: 14.5/15 (around 48 EU) Height: 6'5" (196 cm). That's huge. And he has lofty ambitions of making it into the professional game, hoping to follow in the NBA footsteps of IMG alumni Trevon Duval and Jonathan Isaac. (Tara Walton/CP) Canadian Press August 12, 2022, 12:48 PM. Height: 5'10 Shoes size: 11.5 US (basically 12 as I need to buy new shoes. Hes also having a blast at the Games and has even taken in some of the boxing competition. Jean-Franois is 6-foot-8, while Riouxs mom Anne Garipy is 6-foot-1. Hes having fun at the Games, he said, and has taken in some of the boxing competition. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. "When I met with our players at the end of the year. Olivier Rioux is now headed to Florida where he will attend the IMG Academy. After leading Chenier elementary school to numerous titles, Rioux will attend Saint-Jean-Vianney high school, which his dad said has a strong basketball program, in the fall. All rights reserved. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. Zach Edey, a 20-year-old from Toronto, is seven foot four. It's amazing; I love it," Rioux. Ron Yeung (Canada Basketballs manager of domestic development) sent me this photo of Olivier and Joel, and Olivier is about the same height, give or take an inch. It caught the eye of Golden State star Steph Curry, who tweeted: "So many questions ". Nobody could.". Bradenton, Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux set the record for tallest teen, according to Guinness World Records. "I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.". Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Stay up to date on the latest, breaking news, Team Quebec's Olivier Rioux plays in a men's basketball quarterfinal game against Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Welland, Ontario Thursday, August 11, 2022. Olivier Rioux (Canada) is no stranger to towering over the competition. Yo, did you hear about this 76 basketball prodigy, Olivier Rioux? I'm 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in) tall and tower over my classmates - and even the teachers! Thanks for checking out Low Key NBA! The teen is putting his physical size to good use as a basketball player at the elite IMG Academy. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. He wears a size 20 shoe. There is no way to run from it. Download it here. We encountered an issue signing you up. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. Ron says, 'This kid is nine years old," ' said Meeks. Every week, I was, like . Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. Besides being able to concentrate on his basketball skills, he is gaining valuable national attention on the HS . Olivier normally plays under-14 basketball for the Tornades de Longueuil, an AAA program in Longueuil, and plays all season on 10-foot rims. This is important because were in uncharted territories with Olivier, theres never been anybody that big at that age before. Can you hold my baby? Can you do this, can you do that? Rioux is proof that embracing what makes you unique can help you reach new heights. Joey Mckitterick, who's coached Rioux at Montreal's AAU program Brookwood Elite since he was 12, echoed Meeks in that he's seen huge improvement in Rioux this year, particularly as his growing has slowed and his co-ordination is catching up. Can you hold my baby?' Some kids are tall, and people make them do it.. Rioux is 7-feet 5-inches tall, and, at 15-years-old, he stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. Team Quebec's Olivier Rioux plays in a men's basketball quarter-final game against Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Welland, Ont. Press J to jump to the feed. He dunked without leaving his feet. Because standing a sky-high 6-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. A big size advantage has made a 12-year-old Quebec basketball player an internet star. Of course, its easy to second-guess yourself, especially when one of them is 7 foot 5. "This is important because we're in uncharted territories with Olivier, there's never been anybody that big at that age before. Meeks, who's at the Games to keep an eye on Canada's young players, said he's seen improvement in Rioux even over the past few weeks, but cautions that like any super tall player, he's a long-term work in progress. "People see his size and their expectations are pretty high," said Meeks. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday night's semifinal. Edit : for those wondering, 2.13m is 7 foot. Olivier Rioux, became an unsuspecting internet star when a video of a game he'd played against fellow 12-year-olds in Spain went viral. 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That uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. We exist to help people navigate it all. Back up the Brinks trucks, college basketball NIL organizations. While his size is a huge factor, he still needs to develop his game to become good enough for the professional basketball league. The tallest NBA player in the 2022-23 season is Tacko Fall, who is listed at 7-foot-6. If he played in the NBA now, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the leagues tallest player. on August 11. . The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. The young star revealed that he loves being tall and getting all the attention. I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. He gets it. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Rioux, who likes to study the games of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, who are both 6-11, is well-proportioned for his size and hasnt had any major physical issues such as sore knees that can come with fast growth. Canadian Sim Bhullar was 7-5, but his weight _ he was listed at 360 pounds _ was a limiting factor. Most of the time you can find me on the basketball court Joey Mckitterick, whos been coaching Rioux since he was 12 at Montreals AAU program Brookwood Elite, says hes seen huge improvement in him this year, particularly as his growing has slowed, and his coordination is catching up. Rioux was attending a kids basketball camp in Montreal, and posed for a photo alongside then-Detroit Pistons and Canadian team centre Joel Anthony, who stands a formidable six foot nine. Watch these blocks. Does he like basketball? said the first-year coach. The IMG Academy product is heading into his junior season for the Purdue Boilermakers, who've also expressed early interest in Rioux. But thats why he came to IMG. But most importantly, Rioux is loving the game, and thats key since being super tall comes with huge expectations. He always has a smile on his face, said Schiller, who just took over IMG Blue after a decade as Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach. Murray requested the selfie, not the other way around. But there's a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. Its even a challenge just getting through the airport on time because people are constantly stopping him. Mckitterick says part of his responsibility as a coach is being a buffer between Rioux and curious onlookers. If Rioux can accomplish his goals, this big man at IMG can earn a college scholarship and truly become the big man on campus. (Tara Walton/The Canadian Press) Olivier Rioux landed with a size . So, were kind of cautiously optimistic that hes definitely moving in the right direction.. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). You can find out more information about the data we collect on our Privacy Policy page. Standing at 7-foot-6 at the age of 16 sounds quite unbelievable. Born weighing 7.5 pounds, Olivier grew to 16 pounds in his first month . Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, It's different," he added with a deep-voiced laugh. People see his size and their expectations are pretty high, said Meeks. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2022. I was taller than every kid in my school.. Want more? The video has over 700,000 views, and caught the eye of a couple of NBA stars. Why? But the best I can do is just kind of guide you and help you and be here for you for anything you need, because I can't put myself in your position.' At the age of 12, Olivier Rioux was already 6-foot-10, which was impressive. Shaquille ONeal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Riouxs age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16. Its fun to see him improving and really fun to work with him because hes a good player and it helps me get better, said Cooper. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. Shocking, intimidating, his teammates confirmed. The first thing is he loves basketball. Olivier Rioux might be the next big thing in basketball. Its like easily 50 (people), he said. Copyright 2022 WFTS via CNN Newsource. Was there a Conspiracy for the 2016 NBA Finals. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Riouxs brother is 69, his dad is 68 and his mom is 61. Hes a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton, Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo, 'A little scary': Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins with smallest field ever, Female boxers take the ring on P.E.I. Schillers goal is to maximize his potential. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Quebec native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. Because basketball has kind of gone in the direction of smaller (multi-position players), but theres still a lot of programs that still value that size.. 7'5 class of 2025 Olivier Rioux making noise at Adidas Indy for Brookwood Elite! Coach Schiller's goal is to maximize his potential. Guinness World Records recognized him as the worlds tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. Guinness World Records "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux. Jean-Franois, who was a volleyball player, knew even as a toddler that Olivier would be tall. You may have seen this. Hes 15, from Montreal and is 7-foot-5, Montreal hosts major 33 basketball tournament with a twist. Riouxs older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. But the best I can do is just kind of guide you and help you and be here for you for anything you need, because I cant put myself in your position. Nobody could.. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. But one things for sure, every few months, Rioux is doing things quicker, better, and more confidently. Murray requested the photo, not the other way around. Olivier has more of a chance because he is quicker and stronger, but we will see what happens in a few years!! He caught the eye of Golden State star, Steph Curry, who tweeted, So many questions. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. Rioux made the move from his native Quebec to Florida in summer 2021 The 16-year-old stands at an incredible 7ft5 (227cm) and currently attends sports-focused prep school IMG Academy in Florida. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. Height runs in the Canadian big mans family. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. Ollie is not just big on the court, hes talented. Back in Montreal I used to go to school every day for at least eight hours. (10-25-22) Olivier Rioux (7'6) (dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2) who's from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal started the school year this fall for his 2nd season in Bradenton, Fla. to attend IMG Academy.Rioux will play for IMG's National Spotlight Blue team. Please try again. Shaquille O'Neal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Rioux's age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16 . Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. In Ohio, 16-year-old Robert Bobroczky stands seven foot seven, which is three inches taller than the NBAs two tallest players this past season: Detroit centre Boban Marjanovic, and New Yorks Kristaps Porzingis. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. But he's not just big. Does he like basketball? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. "Those skates and skis and winter stuff. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star. Can you do this, can you do that? Another wild world record has been set in Canada, this time by a 15-year-old basketball player in Quebec. RELATED: Chicago woman breaks world record by hula-hooping for 100 straight hours. He swatted away shots with ease. Thats right he wears a size 20 shoe. "There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already," Mckitterick said. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. Olivier Rioux is significantly taller than the vast majority of people his age. Yeah yeah yeah. Olivier Rioux is confirmed to be the tallest living male teenager on Earth and has landed himself a spot in the Guinness World Records 2022 book.. Rioux stands at 7 ft and 5.33 in, a whole foot taller than the peak height that doctors predicted he would reach, according to the Guinness . Because standing a sky-high six-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. Advertisement 2. But perhaps most important is that Rioux is enjoying the game, which is key since huge expectations come with being super tall. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star and is really good at the sport. Full Name: Olivier Rioux Current Team: N/A Born: Feb 2, 2006 (17 years old) Nationality: Canada Height: 7-6 (229cm) Weight: 285 (129kg) Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2029 Draft Entry: 2029 NBA Draft High School: IMG Academy [Bradenton, Florida (United States)] Change player? The tallest active player in the NBA is Latvian Kristaps Porzingis at 2.21 m (7' 3"), a height that Rioux is projected to outgrow. Olivier . He doesn't need to throw the ball nor jump to put the ball into the hoop. It was nice, Rioux said of his first year away from home. Zach Edey, a 20-year-old from Toronto, is seven foot four. Olivier Rioux landed with a size-large exclamation point on Michael Meeks' radar when the Canada Basketball coach opened a photo in his inbox seven years ago. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A grinning Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posed for a photo at last weekend's regional finals for the Jr. NBA world championship in St. Catharines, Ont., with a 12-year-old boy. Height: 511 Hand size: 9 Foot size: 13.5. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Olivier also has an older brother who is slightly taller than his father. Rioux dominated the competition so easily that he was signed by Real Madrid a few years ago. It's challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: 'Can I take your picture? However, Olivier Rioux is another player scouts should keep an eye on as he could be another superstar of the future. 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Jumper1720 2 yr. ago Ron says, This kid is nine years old, said Meeks. "When we travel, we could be sitting in a hotel lobby and random strangers will come up to him and ask him for a picture. However, being a super tall player comes with high expectations, and Meeks wants to focus on the little things like Riouxs mobility, agility, and how he conceptualizes the game. Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, WFTS reported. National Basketball Nationality: Canada Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from. Recent Posts Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, poses for a photo with Olivier Rioux, 12, in St. Catharines, Ont., in this recent handout photo. Coaches, agents, brand agents, all the things that people would like Olivier to be involved, scholarships. He's definitely falling in love with it," Mckitterick said. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. 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