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. "It was nice," Rioux said of his first year away from home. 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. However, Olivier Rioux is another player scouts should keep an eye on as he could be another superstar of the future. Playing on eight-foot nets against players that looked like toddlers by comparison, Rioux thoroughly dominated. Ron says, 'This kid is nine years old," ' said Meeks. "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. If he played in the NBA now, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the league's tallest player. Olivier Rioux is now headed to Florida where he will attend the IMG Academy. World's tallest teen. The video has over 700,000 views, and caught the eye of a couple of NBA stars. Remember to check out our discord at https://discord.gg/sr5KadF. Its challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: Can I take your picture? RELATED STORIES: 81-year-old finds his way back to compete at Ironman World. Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. Clearly, were soaring to new heights here in the north. He's definitely falling in love with it," Mckitterick said. Thanks for posting in the sub. Rioux dominated the competition so easily that he was signed by Real Madrid a few years ago. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! Rioux is proof that embracing what makes you unique can help you reach 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 world's tallest teenager living (male) . Hes definitely falling in love with it.. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. "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. 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.. Rioux has always been tall for his age and already stood at 52 by the time he was in Grade 5! TORONTO A grinning Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posed for a photo at last weekends regional finals for the Jr. NBA world championship in St. Catharines, Ont., with a 12-year-old boy. 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. His mother is 6-foot-2; she did not play sports. Riouxs brother is 69, his dad is 68 and his mom is 61. Schillers goal is to maximize his potential. 15M | 6'1" | :Celebrate: 2500 subs! He swatted away shots with ease. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. Hes also having a blast at the Games and has even taken in some of the boxing competition. (Tara Walton/CP) Canadian Press August 12, 2022, 12:48 PM. Your email address will not be published. Rioux hails from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, but hes now in Florida attending IMG Academy, a school known for its superstar alumni, like Serena and Venus Williams. Get notified on your phone in the morning with the latest forecast and news to start your day. The young star revealed that he loves being tall and getting all the attention. The 7-foot-6 star also hopes to positively impact his community. So he is five inches taller than me. 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. 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. Riouxs older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Every week, I was, like, getting height. Its like Im refusing a lot of invitations on Facebook, and things like that. But most importantly, Rioux is loving the game, and thats key since being super tall comes with huge expectations. Olivier's brother Emile Rioux is a 6-foot-10 high school senior at Meriden (NH) Kimball Union. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. That's Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. If Rioux can accomplish his goals, this big man at IMG can earn a college scholarship and truly become the big man on campus. 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.". 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. The Canada Basketball coach, Michael Meeks, first caught wind of him 7 years ago when he opened up a photo in his inbox. Does he like basketball? said the first-year coach. I was taller than every kid in my school.. Why? When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing and it was getting fast, he said. Besides being able to concentrate on his basketball skills, he is gaining valuable national attention on the HS . 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. But then you get to know him and hes a nice guy. The rest of Riouxs IMG teammates feel the same way as Cooper. 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.. "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 became an internet sensation at age 12 while playing at a tournament in Spain. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. All rights reserved. He believes they are similar as they are both tall and friendly. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou #viral 3.4K Likes, 42 Comments. At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). His dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. Thats right he wears a size 20 shoe. 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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. 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. That's huge. Of course, its easy to second-guess yourself, especially when one of them is 7 foot 5. But thats why he came to IMG. But he's not just big. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. 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. Please logout and login again. All rights reserved. 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. Height runs in the Canadian big mans family. A subreddit for tall teenagers to chat with others, ask questions, have competitions, and more! Every week, I was like getting height. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). Canadian 15-year-old sets Guinness World Record for being the tallest living teen on Earth, The Schitts Creek cast had the funniest teleprompter fail at the Emmys last night (VIDEO), Netflix stars & founders of Ontarios June Motel are on the hunt for their next location, the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world, Missed the Northern Lights? - Believe it or not all three of the men are at least seven feet tall. !, and immediately got on the phones to find out more about him. Rioux, whos from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. If he played in the NBA now, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the leagues tallest player. But these tall, tall players, it's 24, 25 before it all starts coming together.". The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. Mckitterick says part of his responsibility as a coach is being a buffer between Rioux and curious onlookers. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, It's different," he added with a deep-voiced laugh. If you want to be verified, but aren't already, see the instructions in the sub sidebar, or send us a modmail to find out how. 542 mackeyk352 Karen Damon-Mackey #TeamUSATryout#imgacademy 542 Likes, TikTok video from Karen Damon-Mackey (@mackeyk352): "#TeamUSATryout #imgacademy". He doesn't need to throw the ball nor jump to put the ball into the hoop. He's having fun at the Games, he said, and has taken in some of the boxing competition. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager. How tall you think your gonna be ? Netflix stars & founders of Ontarios June Motel are on the hunt for their next location, A post shared by Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux). Guinness World Records "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux. Meeks was like Whaaaat?! BRADENTON, Fla. -- Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars, metaphorically speaking. Its gonna be interesting to see where this kids journey takes him! Hes 15, from Montreal and is 7-foot-5, Montreal hosts major 33 basketball tournament with a twist. Rick Westhead of @TSN talks to the Quebec teenager about what life is like when you're seven-foot-six. Olivier Rioux (Canada) is no stranger to towering over the competition. TikTok video from Courtside Films (@courtside.films): "Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! 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. But there's a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. The tallest NBA player in the 2022-23 season is Tacko Fall, who is listed at 7-foot-6. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. Its like easily 50 (people), he said. Rioux stands seven feet, five inches tall and is only a sophomore in high school. 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. This summer, Rioux played and trained with the Canadian u16 team in the FIBA Americas event. Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, WFTS reported. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. 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. I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. But perhaps most important is that Rioux is enjoying the game, which is key since huge expectations come with being super tall. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. He scored backwards over his head. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, Its different, he added with a deep-voiced laugh. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. Usually guys that stopped growing at about 6-3, 6-4, you could begin to see exactly what theyre going to be by the time theyre 16 years old. 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. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. 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. 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. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. He says the first year away from home was good and that he was calling his parents almost every day. A gentle giant.. Coaches, agents, brand agents, all the things that people would like Olivier to be involved, scholarships. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. Rioux's older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. 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 . He's a giant on the basketball court, and, of course, that has its advantages. Advertisement 2. 15 yrs old 7"5 Size 20 shoe IMG Academy Can you hold my baby?' "I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.". A lot. Because standing a sky-high 6-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. "For me, it's the little things like his mobility and agility, how he's moving, how he conceptualizes the game how much fun is he having competing and playing? 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. Please read our Commenting Policy first. I think this year you could see that he enjoyed everything about it, the basketball, the travelling, everything like that, Mckitterick said. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Quebec native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. Back up the Brinks trucks, college basketball NIL organizations. He wears a size 20 shoe. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. for the first time in Canada Games history, Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for US$28.5 million, Leafs re-acquire Luke Schenn, deal Rasmus Sandin and Pierre Engvall, Blackhawks trade star Patrick Kane to Rangers, Oilers acquire Ekholm from Nashville for Barrie, Schaefer, 1st rounder, Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar. on August 11. . Olivier . He recently revealed that Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy" is one of his favorite heroes. Download our app, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Hes a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. He was recently named the World's Tallest Teenager by Guinness World Records and is on his way to becoming a basketball star. 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? Meeks says theyre in uncharted territories with Olivier, but theyre cautiously optimistic that hes moving in the right direction. 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. "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 first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. . And stands as the tallest 15 year old ever, according to the Guinness book of World Records. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. Guinness World Records recognized him as the worlds tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. The Canadian player is not just one of the tallest basketball players, but he's also one of the tallest people in the world. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star. Riouxs progress has been witnessed first hand by training partner Carson Cooper, who enjoys the one-on-one work they put in every day. Every week, I was, like . Fast forward to now, and Rioux has officially been recognized as the world's tallest teenager by Guinness World Records at age 15 and 7'5. Olivier Rioux is not your regular teenager. 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