Posted by u/[deleted] 3 years ago. High School IMG Academy; City Bradenton, FL; Class 2025; Player Rating i 247Sports. Michael Meeks, a coach who works for Canada Basketball, spoke about Riouxs improvement on the court this past summer. Our big man coach, Daniel Santiago, went through this development curve with Zach Edey, IMG National Spotlight head coach Jeremy Schiller told On3. So you shouldnt be surprised that he is a basketball player. Doctors say Olivier's growth rate is 10cm per year and he hasn't stopped yet. With the timing of Riouxs breakout, the first name people think of is former Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy graduate Zach Edey, also a Canadian who stands 7-foot-4. Last year he was invited to play with Real Madrid in a European tournament. He has become strong and more confident. The question is, what do you feed a 13-year-old skyscraper? They are impressed to begin with but that does not make them less physical in the game. The tallest ever players in the NBA were Manute Bol and Ghoerghe Muresan at 2.32m (7'7"). Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. This summer, he played with the U16 Canadian National team, Schiller said. The only thing that remains the same is the doorframes, which have seen their fair share of collisions with the top of Oliviers head. Surprisingly, doctors never predicted Rioux to grow to a world-record height. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. But Rioux is playing for Quebec at the Canada Summer Games this week in Ontario's Niagara Region with kids at least his own age, if nowhere near his size. He has seen a lot of coaches in the gym watching, and he even picked up his first offer. Although no one questions my age anymore, sometimes before the game the opponents are looking in my direction with question mark eyes. Comments are welcome while open. N/A Olivier Rioux is a 7-6, 300-pound Center (BK) from Bradenton, FL. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). *Odds are current as of 1st March 2023, 9:47pm AEST, Rioux is not someone you'd want to face if you're on the opposing team. It's on court that Olivier has truly been noticed though, with his first taste of fame after going viral in 2018. Team Canada has won 9 men's Olympic hockey gold medals - more than any other country - and 26 IIHF World Championships. 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. Hes moving better now than when we first got him; he communicates and runs the floor. pic.twitter.com/uWr6guvLfT, When you see Olivier, every 3-6 months hes doing things quicker, faster, stronger, more balanced, hes got more agility, his game is getting better, his understanding of how to impact the game is getting better, Meeks said. Picture: Instagram. The 2019 FIBA World Cup in China should give us a good idea if the Canadadians are even contenders for an Olympic medal at Tokyo 2020. When Rioux comes into the game, he knows where his strengths lie. Also, since coming to IMG, Riouxs recruitment has picked up. This is important, because usually taller players are a little bit slower [to develop], and hes moving at the right rate in terms of a super tall player., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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With the whole Rioux family being tall, Oliviers childhood home was updated to accommodate everyones stature. NBA player Jamal Murray was stunned too when he saw him in the flesh at the Jr. NBA World Championships in Ontario in June 2018 - this 12-year-old kid was taller than him, way taller than him. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. In fact, he is used to sticking out everywhere he goes, ever since he was a (not so little) kid. Ron says, 'This kid is nine years old,"' said Meeks. Its amazing; I love it, Rioux said of being tall. The sky is the limit. And on a family trip to Cuba, stunned tourists queued up in the Rioux's holiday resort just to get a photo with him. Olivier Rioux is the worlds tallest teenager at 7-foot-6. "Being part of the basketball program for a long time, I've seen a lot of guys over 7ft. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. He has improved exponentially.. Want to discuss? In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. Here is another fun fact. 45. Crossposted by. Those attributes might help Rioux achieve his next dream: to play in the NBA. Stetson has offered, and Purdue has come in to see him too. New to Kayo? Guinness World Records Kids (opens in a new window), GWR Merchandise Store (opens in a new window), Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, So it's almost like he has to relearn how to be explosive like he was when he was smaller and younger.". "I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.". Prior to making the life-changing move from Quebec to Florida, Rioux spent time training and playing with Real Madrid in Spain and College St-Jean-Vianney in Montreal. Rioux was 5-2 in kindergarten. Watch the 21/22 NBA Season with ESPN on Kayo. A verification email has been sent to you. I would hate to put a cap on where he can go with it. "So many questions", tweeted Steph Curry when he saw the viral video of the young Canadian basketball played in the summer of 2018. WebFrench prospect Olivier Rioux is way bigger than his peers. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Why might Olivier Rioux and his parents decide on Spain and Real Madrid as a good place to nurture his precocious talent? NBA bound!, One user posted: He makes the ball look like a damn baseball., A punter said: Hes actually big too bro has a free pass to the NBA if he practices.. 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. They even challenge me more because of my size. Although this can make any simple outing into an ordeal, as long as people approach with respect and kindness, Olivier and his family are patient and understanding. At 15 years old, Olivier Rioux stands at 7 feet, 5 inches tall. There's no doubt that the kid is one for the future. The biggest thing when you meet him, youre concerned: is he skilled, can he move, whats his motor like? "Ron Yeung[Canada Basketball's manager of domestic development]sent me this photo of Olivier and Joel, and Olivier is about the same height, give or take an inch. Rioux recalls turning up for basketball games at the age of five and opponents questioning his real age due to his already impressive height. So it wasn't that big of a shock. His size is a genuine threat. It caught the eye of Golden State star Steph Curry, who tweeted: "So many questions.". Each player has their own unique skill set. He finishes well around the basket, and they run multiple actions through him lined up at various spots in the half-court. As a child, Olivier spent hours looking through his Guinness World Records books, studying the tallest people, and comparing himself to every record holder. Hes 15, from Montreal and is 7-foot-5. Special Olympics swimmer Teagen Purvis getting familiar with podium at Canada Summer Games, Jaida Lee becomes 1st female to pitch in Canada Games men's competition, Nunavut's 1st beach volleyball team hits the sand at the Summer Games, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Web17 years old WRG at @imgbasketball and @brookwoodelite?? Height: 7-6 (229cm) Weight: 285 (129kg), Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2029, High School: IMG Academy [Bradenton, Florida (United States)]. As you saw tonight, he finished strong at the rim, even with his arms getting pulled on. Select the second team from the drop down menu. When you look at Spain and Real Madrid's recent record, maybe it isn't such a surprise. From 1949 to 2011 only 19 Canadians had played in the NBA. I have to duck under door frames. A viral video sensation when he was 12, even Steph Curry and Joel Embiid know who Olivier Rioux is, now he plays at Real Madrid and the future looks bright. But for now the 13-year-old is focused on his development and his parents on helping him make the right decisions. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. His conditioning has improved, his ability to play through contact at the basket is developing. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. WebAccording to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. Olivier was 52 in kindergarten. You may have seen this 15-year-old Canadian in WebTallest is 6'0, if that. He was dunking backwards, slapping shots away, winning rebounds, and slamming two handed dunks without even jumping. WebHello, I'm Olivier Rioux from Quebec, Canada, and I hold the record for the tallest teenager (male). The second he walks into a room, eyes naturally drift toward the 16-year old freshman at IMG Academy. His dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. At just 15, Olivier Rioux has accomplished more than many. svennieboyas 7 mo. Doctors believed he would reach a maximum height of 6-5. Olivier Rioux is used to people looking at him. They've been drawn in a group with Lithuania, Australia, and Senegal so with the right players in the right mindset Canada may cause an upset at another tournament that they've never won. Basketball is widely considered a sport for the tall folks among us, and a Canadian teenager has only served to reinforce that notion. I learned to be peaceful and happy about it. He shot 50-percent from the field on 7.7 field goal attempts per game. I see a page that is the tallest teenager and he wasnt tall as me and I was like, Maybe I can get it, and I get it, Rioux said laughing. His father laughed when Canadian outlet theglobeandmail.com asked him, responding: Normal breakfast would be two big cereal bowls, two toasts, yogurt, bananas.. Im 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in) tall and tower over my classmates and even the No one else is above 6'0. I told him `I can't imagine being you. At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). I read somewhere that at 76 hes not finished and could reach an astonishing towering 7 feet 10. Rioux is making strides to get there as a student at IMG Academy, one of the worlds most prominent sports schools. He just started his sophomore season at IMG academy pic.twitter.com/5AoNy3Ra8M, As a child, Olivier spent hours looking through his Guinness World Records books, studying the tallest people, and comparing himself to every record holder. Can you do this, can you do that? During one family vacation in Cuba, a line of guests formed throughout the resort, all waiting their turn to take a photo next to him. I was like, surprisingly, not really surprisingly, because my parents are tall, too. He is from Canada after all, home of NBA team Toronto Raptors, and just across the border from the USA's countless talent incubators. WebOlivier rioux Is 76. 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. Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from, IMG head coach Jeremy Schiller said. This summer, Rioux played and trained with the Canadian u16 team in the FIBA Americas event. But there was no real indication from an early age that he would smash the 7ft barrier by the time he was just thirteen, with doctors originally believing he would top out around 6ft5. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, 81-year-old finds his way back to compete at Ironman World Championship. 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. 84,278 views Dec 9, 2018 288 Dislike Share Save High LEAPERS 14.4K subscribers Description: The world's Fans on social media couldnt believe what they were seeing before their eyes, with a number of them noting how Rioux is all but destined for an NBA career while others pointed out how small the teenager made the ball look. The Canadia team came in third place in the tournament, and through their six games, Rioux averaged 8.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. Rioux was born in Montreal, Canada in 2006 and both his parents are way over six-feet tall. He isnt one of those tall kids you have to force to play; if there is an open gym, he is in there. Future Tall NBA Players? Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. ", Taking the game to new heights. tall, 15-year-old Olivier has earned his place in the brand new Guinness World Records 2022 book after being confirmed as the worlds tallest teenager living (male). Rioux wore Real Madrid's all-white jersey in the Castelldefels Under-13 FIBA International Tournament in April 2019 and he didn't disappoint. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. Rioux, who's from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. Most of the time you can find me on the basketball court, Were still not 100% sure why Im so tall - after investigation, doctors could only explain it with the genetics that my family has. Now everyone is seeing how well he is doing at Purdue. What makes a Guinness World Records title? "There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already," Mckitterick said. Steffen continued: "[Olivier] grew really, really fast and part of that is you lose a lot of co-ordination. At just 13, Rioux has time to outgrow them. 66 13 comments Top Add a Comment LegitGoodFun 8 mo. It gives me an advantage during a game. However, Schiller thinks Riouxs game is unique to Rioux, with an unlimited ceiling on how good he can be. Also Im interested in new achievements scientists have made for space and the environment. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. WebIn the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full 7-foot-6. In-depth analysis. A gentle giant but I mean, dont get it twisted, he knows how to play, he plays strong. How tall do you think the other guys are? "It was nice," Rioux said of his first year away from home. Olivier Rioux has matured his game since arriving on campus. Guinness World Records recognized Quebec's Olivier Rioux as the world's tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. Height runs in the Canadian big mans family. I enjoy interacting with people that come to see me because every reaction is special. tall, 15-year-old Olivier has earned his place in the brand new Guinness World Records 2022 book after being confirmed as the worlds tallest teenager living (male). Offensively he plays big in the middle of the floor to provide an outlet. High School IMG Academy; City Bradenton, FL; Class 2025; Player Rating i 247Sports. Some of IMGs notable alumni include tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Rioux is proof that embracing what makes you different can help you reach new heights. The reality is there are only four real contenders. "When you see Olivier, every three to six months he's doing things quicker, faster, stronger, more balanced, he's got more agility, his game is getting better, his understanding of how to impact the game is getting better," Meeks said. However, there is no denying that Rioux is a talented basketball player. So, we're kind of cautiously optimistic that he's definitely moving in the right direction.". Rioux towers over his own family; his mother, father and brother are all over six feet tall. Thanks for contacting us. Close. He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. Montreal hosts major 33 basketball tournament with a twist. Meet the tallest teen in the world. Then aged just twelve, he stood at a whopping 6ft10 as he played with French team Frenchy Phenoms against a bunch of Spanish pre-teens in an U12 tournament. Love to see him play football. "When I met with our players at the end of the year. 6 months ago. Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. The 16-year-old stands at an incredible 7ft5 (227cm) and currently attends sports-focused prep school IMG Academy in Florida. u/choirboy514. 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 "The title of tallest teenager living (male) went to Canadian Olivier Rioux, with a height of 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5. Guinness World Records Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday night's semifinal. It is hard to tell where he will end up because he is already skilled and talented. Tabletops, and ceilings are all higher than average. They were a massive disappointment, yes, but also so transcendent for brief moments. Olivier Rioux can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. Defensively, he affects everything in the paint. N/A Olivier Rioux is a 7-6, 300-pound Center (BK) from He left his hometown to play basketball south of the border and now, as Globals Gloria Henriquez reports, he has a new world title Sep 22, 2021, Sextortion may have played role in 14-year-old B.C. They were emphatically wrong, with Olivier growing around 10cm every year - and he likely isn't done yet. Nobody could.". Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall His former basketball coach at Collge St-Jean-Vianney describes him as a gentle giant. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. Please confirm by clicking the link in the email to be added to our mailing list. WebFUTURE GIANTS WITH PROJECTED HEIGHT OF 7-FEET AND ABOVE! Quebec's Olivier Rioux, world's tallest teen, chasing basketball dream at Canada Games | CBC Sports Loaded. His parents had to modify their home to include higher tabletops and ceilings, while it's a struggle to find sneakers to fit Olivier's huge size-20 feet. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. In fifth grade, the A viral Instagram video of the Canadian shows the almost unfair advantages of being so tall at a young age has over his competitors. Finding clothes that fit is also a big challenge, but I manage. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. After failing to find someone taller than him in the 2015 and 2016 editions of the books, Olivierwas inspired to achieve the title himself and recalls being "emotionally shocked and relieved that [he] finally got it!". Rioux took the title of world's tallest teenager from Ren Keyu, who in 2020 was 15-year-old and 7ft3. Against the best players his age, North and South America have to offer. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). "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. The 2017-18 EuroLeague champions have a proven track record of bringing players through their academy on the way to the NBA. The reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. olivier.rioux Yes it's for real, I now have the World record guinness for the tallest man under 18 at 7'5.3 or 226.9 cm. Find out about how we use your information. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. Those are the things youre concerned about when you meet a 75 kid and start to work with him, Schiller said. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. It was in Spain Rioux was pictured alongside soccer royalty, making then-Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos look like a child in an Instagram snap. After failing to find someone taller than him in the 2015 and 2016 editions of the books, Olivierwas inspired to achieve the title himself and recalls being emotionally shocked and relieved that [he] finally got it!. Gheorghe Muresan of Romania tops the charts of the tallest NBA players, with the former Bullet and Nets star a ginormous 7ft7. Doncic went to Real Madrid at 13, played in the senior team at 16 and was picked by the Dallas Mavericks at 19. Its cool. Im very happy that he is able to achieve his dream, said Riouxs dad Jean-Franois Rioux. Youll be hearing a lot about this young man. The Rioux clan boast some serious height: his father and brother are both over 6-foot, eight-inches tall and his mother stands at 6-foot, one-inch tall. 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