The first thing is he loves basketball. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. 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. He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. 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. (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). Get notified on your phone in the morning with the latest forecast and news to start your day. Why? He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. Of course, its easy to second-guess yourself, especially when one of them is 7 foot 5. Its good because were big men and we play against each other as big men, said Rioux. Everybody thinks he plays with low nets, with very small people all year long, and thats not the case, Jean-Franois said. 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.". This kid is 9 years old? 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. I told him `I cant imagine being you. Hes a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. He's a giant on the basketball court, and, of course, that has its advantages. (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. His parents and sibling are tall as well, but not quite as tall as he is. 15M | 6'1" | :Celebrate: 2500 subs! :Celebrate: Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Jean-Franois is 6-foot-8, while Riouxs mom Anne Garipy is 6-foot-1. Bend those knees and grab with two hands, Rioux said with a smile. Nobody could.". Yeah yeah yeah. Guinness World Records "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux. Can you hold my baby?' The first thing is he loves basketball. If he is able to do some of the things I was able to do then he is going to be really, really difficult to stop.. All rights reserved. Clearly, were soaring to new heights here in the north. Olivier normally plays under-14 basketball for the Tornades de Longueuil, an AAA program in Longueuil, and plays all season on 10-foot rims. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday night's semifinal. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. Rick Westhead of @TSN talks to the Quebec teenager about what life is like when you're seven-foot-six. But for now, hes playing for Quebec at the Canada Summer Games in Niagara Region, facing off against kids his own age, but nowhere near his size. 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. 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. "Back in Montreal I used to go to school every day for at least eight hours. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager. Thanks for posting in the sub. He believes they are similar as they are both tall and friendly. 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. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. FIBA organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the FIBA World Championship for Women and the FIBA 3x3 World Tour. RELATED STORIES: 81-year-old finds his way back to compete at Ironman World. "I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. Rioux was 5-2 in kindergarten. Please logout and login again. He always willing to take pictures. "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. When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing and it was getting fast, he said. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Because standing a sky-high 6-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. Download our app, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Riouxs progress has been witnessed first hand by training partner Carson Cooper, who enjoys the one-on-one work they put in every day. . "This is important because we're in uncharted territories with Olivier, there's never been anybody that big at that age before. "The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. Rioux, who is a Cleveland Cavaliers fan and whose favourite player is LeBron James, doesnt mind the attention hes received over the last few days. Ron says, 'This kid is nine years old," ' said Meeks. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If Rioux can accomplish his goals, this big man at IMG can earn a college scholarship and truly become the big man on campus. Meeks has been keeping an eye on Riouxs progress and says hes seen improvement in him even in just the past few weeks. While his size is a huge factor, he still needs to develop his game to become good enough for the professional basketball league. The Instagram handle of Guinness World Records just shared a glimpse of the life of 16-year-old Olivier Rioux who is the world's tallest male teenager. So, why not a winter sport like hockey? Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. But these tall, tall players, it's 24, 25 before it all starts coming together.". He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Rioux stood like a maypole in the centre of the pre-game huddle, his teammates dancing around him. The video shows the 7-foot and 5-inches Canadian playing basketball, crouching under door frames and getting out of car. I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. So, we're kind of cautiously optimistic that he's definitely moving in the right direction.". This is important because were in uncharted territories with Olivier, theres never been anybody that big at that age before. But one things for sure, every few months, Rioux is doing things quicker, better, and more confidently. 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. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. First year head coach Jeremy Schiller has paid close attention to Rioux, particularly when it comes to the way others look at him whenever they are out in public. He's definitely falling in love with it," Mckitterick said. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star. Check out our awesome. Fast forward to now, and Rioux has officially been recognized as the worlds tallest teenager by Guinness World Records at age 15 and 75. Everywhere they travel, random strangers will come up to him and ask for a picture or want him to hold their baby. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Netflix stars & founders of Ontarios June Motel are on the hunt for their next location, A post shared by Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux). Required fields are marked *. Read more about cookies here. "It's cool. That uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Que., native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. The IMG Academy product is heading into his junior season for the Purdue Boilermakers, who've also expressed early interest in Rioux. I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.. Back up the Brinks trucks, college basketball NIL organizations. Rioux has always been tall for his age and already stood at 52 by the time he was in Grade 5! 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. But most importantly, Rioux is loving the game, and thats key since being super tall comes with huge expectations. Ollie is not just big on the court, hes talented. Canadian Sim Bhullar was 7-5, but his weight _ he was listed at 360 pounds _ was a limiting factor. Shaquille ONeal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Riouxs age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16. Rioux, whos from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. "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. A bridge in Pickering, Ontario has been named the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world at 250 metres long. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Edey made his debut with Canadas senior mens team in a World Cup qualifier in May. Ron says, This kid is nine years old, said Meeks. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. Does he like basketball? Olivier Rioux is not your regular teenager. But these tall, tall players, its 24, 25 before it all starts coming together., READ MORE:Montreal hosts major 33 basketball tournament with a twist. 7'5 class of 2025 Olivier Rioux making noise at Adidas Indy for Brookwood Elite! There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Besides being able to concentrate on his basketball skills, he is gaining valuable national attention on the HS . According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou #viral 3.4K Likes, 42 Comments. Olivier Rioux wants to make it to the NBA, which is why he will be attending the prestigious Florida academy. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile . 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But Rioux is playing for Quebec at the Canada Summer Games this week in Ontarios Niagara Region with kids at least his own age, if nowhere near his size. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2022. I have to be careful of who I talk with, and how I do. And stands as the tallest 15 year old ever, according to the Guinness book of World Records. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Riouxs older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. A subreddit for tall teenagers to chat with others, ask questions, have competitions, and more! 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.. There is no way to run from it. "My mom is. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. Story continues below advertisement Guinness World Records recognized. He wants to improve his skills to the highest level possible. 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? 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. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. I look very disproportionate, but I'll grow into it with time, Hand: 9.5inches, Shoe size: 16, Height: 6'9", Wow your hand is probably the size of some peoples feet , Hand: ~8''Feet: Size 12 us (46 EU)Height: 6'3'', I think this is pretty normal but I don't know, Damn I got the same hand size and have a size bigger shoe but Im 4 inches shorter lmaooo hopefully I still grow bc Im 16 rn. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. But he was also fragile and slow and never made it. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. Rioux was 5-2 in kindergarten. Olivier stands six foot 11 inches. As a fellow international big man, he sees a lot of potential in each practice. "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. A gentle giant.. Meeks says theyre in uncharted territories with Olivier, but theyre cautiously optimistic that hes moving in the right direction. Rioux was invited by a French team, the Frenchy Phenoms, to play an international under-12 tournament in La Roda, Spain, which is where the viral video was shot. Some kids are tall, and people make them do it.. So, were kind of cautiously optimistic that hes definitely moving in the right direction.. For me, its the little things like his mobility and agility, how hes moving, how he conceptualizes the game how much fun is he having competing and playing? I look very disproportionate, but I'll grow into it with time GuardBoth 2 yr. ago What's your predicted height ? Hes 15, from Montreal and is 7-foot-5, Montreal hosts major 33 basketball tournament with a twist. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Guinness World Records recognized him as the worlds tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. BRADENTON, Fla. -- Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars, metaphorically speaking. Bradenton, Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux set the record for tallest teen, according to Guinness World Records. Bobroczky is a Romanian whose parents sent him abroad to attend school and play basketball. Be the first one to comment on this story. Olivier Rioux landed with a size . But there's a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. Every week, I was, like, getting height. He'll be too tall for anything tbh. Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! Murray requested the selfie, not the other way around. But then you get to know him and hes a nice guy. Unless he somehow stops growing he'll be too tall for the nba. Watch these blocks. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. Standing 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in.) Steph Curry tweeted: So many questions, Joel Embiid enjoyed Rioux talking at his opponents, tweeting: He has the nerves, the audacity to talk (trash) too lmao., Riouxs father Jean-Franois is quick to point out the video is an anomaly. RELATED: Chicago woman breaks world record by hula-hooping for 100 straight hours. He caught the eye of Golden State star, Steph Curry, who tweeted, So many questions. My mom is 6-2 and my dad is 6-8, Ollie said. Shaquille O'Neal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Rioux's age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16 . Montreals Olivier Rioux, worlds tallest teen, chasing hoops dream at Canada Games, Montrealer Olivier Rioux breaks record, wins title for worlds tallest teenager, EpiPens dont work in space? He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. When I met with our players at the end of the year. Rioux dominated the competition so easily that he was signed by Real Madrid a few years ago. However, Olivier Rioux was blessed with great genes. Olivier has more of a chance because he is quicker and stronger, but we will see what happens in a few years!! Some kids are tall and people make them do it," Schiller said. Rioux is from Canada and he's played basketball since he was five years old. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. However, Olivier Rioux is another player scouts should keep an eye on as he could be another superstar of the future. 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 scored backwards over his head. Shocking, intimidating, his teammates confirmed. He's having fun at the Games, he said, and has taken in some of the boxing competition. TikTok video from Courtside Films (@courtside.films): "Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! Coach Schiller's goal is to maximize his potential. "This is important, because usually taller players are a little bit slower (to develop), and he's moving at the right rate in terms of a super tall player. Thats Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. He doesn't need to throw the ball nor jump to put the ball into the hoop. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. "It was nice," Rioux said of his first year away from home. Those are the things youre concerned about when you meet a 7-5 kid and start to work with him. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. The 16-year-old is one of the most entertaining prospects to watch. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. This summer, Rioux played and trained with the Canadian u16 team in the FIBA Americas event. Its challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: Can I take your picture? Riouxs brother is 69, his dad is 68 and his mom is 61. IMG Academy basketball player Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, and now hes made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Its like Im refusing a lot of invitations on Facebook, and things like that. Your email address will not be published. Was there a Conspiracy for the 2016 NBA Finals. BRADENTON, FL. Rioux's older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. 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? Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Pay the big boy. Those are the things you're concerned about when you meet a 7'5" kid and start to work with him. Olivier Rioux is significantly taller than the vast majority of people his age. Child on bike hit by school bus in Mount Prospect: police, Chicago mayoral race down to Vallas, Johnson in runoff election. The boy lives with his family in Anjou, a neighbourhood in Montreal's East End. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. - Believe it or not all three of the men are at least seven feet tall. 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.' Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, WFTS reported. Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. The video has over 700,000 views, and caught the eye of a couple of NBA stars. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. I'm not sure how much i've changed as I pretty much look the same proportion wise xD, Height: 5'10 Shoes size: 11.5 US (basically 12 as I need to buy new shoes. However, there were some first impressions that couldnt be ignored. And now he's doing this on the court. Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from. Advertisement 2. 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. #ctv #w5 #investigation #documentary #basketball #Quebec #OlivierRioux #TheTallestTeenOnEarth, 76 tall Glad hes on #teamcanada #canada #basketball #Tall #olivierrioux #marchmadness #nba #team #baller #tallpeopleproblems #fyp, DUELO DE TORRES ENTRE ADAY MARA (2,20) Y OLIVIER RIOUX (2,26) Sguenos en @321takeover para ms basket!#FIBAU17#321TAKEOVER, Olivier Rioux | Bro is a cheat code #nba #basketball #highschoolbasketball #tall #dunk #posterizer #olivierrioux #cheatcode #hoop #hoops #bball #ballislife #viral #fyp #xyzbca. People see his size and their expectations are pretty high, said Meeks. In fifth grade, the Canadian was five-feet-two-inches. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). Want more? That's because 15-year-old Rioux stands at a little over seven-feet-five-inches tall and wears size 20 shoes, which are about 14 inches long. (Tara Walton/CP) Canadian Press August 12, 2022, 12:48 PM. Being a world record holder is something that Rioux always thought was possible for himself and hes emotionally shocked and relieved to finally get it. The pre-teen from Anjou, became an unsuspecting internet star over the weekend when a video of a game hed played against fellow 12-year-olds in Spain went viral. 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. I was taller than every kid in my school," Rioux said. He finds it very different than before, his dad said, interrupting his sons French. Standing at 7-foot-6, he is the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. 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 . Hello, I'm Olivier Rioux from Quebec, Canada, and I hold the record for the tallest teenager (male). 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. If he played in the NBA now, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the league's tallest player. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive deals, stories, info & more! The biggest thing when you meet him, youre concerned: is he skilled, can he move, whats his motor like? (Tara Walton/The Canadian Press) Olivier Rioux landed with a size . His dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. Thats right he wears a size 20 shoe. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. The average height of a 12-year-old boy is four-foot-10, and Jean-Franois laughed about what it takes to keep his Stretch Armstrong son fed: Normal breakfast would be two big cereal bowls, two toasts, yogurt, bananas.. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou # . Because standing a sky-high six-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, It's different," he added with a deep-voiced laugh. He was recognized as the world's tallest teen by Guinness last. Another wild world record has been set in Canada, this time by a 15-year-old basketball player in Quebec. Standing at 7-foot-6, he is the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Canadian Sim Bhullar was 7-5, but his weight he was listed at 360 pounds was a limiting factor. "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. 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. Rioux became an internet sensation at age 12 while playing at a tournament in Spain. Rioux, who's from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. Meet the tallest teen in the world. It caught the eye of Golden State star Steph Curry, who tweeted: "So many questions ". Jean-Franois, who was a volleyball player, knew even as a toddler that Olivier would be tall. We exist to help people navigate it all. How tall you think your gonna be ? 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. "Everywhere we go, you know, it's not something he can hide from. Mckitterick says part of his responsibility as a coach is being a buffer between Rioux and curious onlookers. Rioux stands seven feet, five inches tall and is only a sophomore in high school. Standing at 7-foot-6 at the age of 16 sounds quite unbelievable. Oli Rioux knows a lot of eyes are on him. "I think this year you could see that he enjoyed everything about it, the basketball, the travelling, everything like that. If he played in the NBA, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the tallest NBA player in the league. Jean-Franois, meanwhile, has been fielding numerous requests from people looking to get involved with his son. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, poses for a photo with Olivier Rioux, 12, in St. Catharines, Ont., in this recent handout photo. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. Thats huge. Hes definitely falling in love with it.. I was taller than every kid in my school.. 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