FAQs:(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe intensity of competition in the 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.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. 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. Meanwhile, his older brother is also a feet shorter than him, at 6'9.Olivier Rioux will be seen playing for Florida Gators, an NCAA division college basketball team, that represents the University of Florida.According to reports, Olivier Rioux will be officially holding the record of being the tallest teenage basketball player in the world in college basketball, once he begins playing for Florida Gators soon.

Source: Economic Times June 22, 2024 08:23 UTC