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. Hes 15, from Montreal and is 7-foot-5. Schillers goal is to maximize his potential. 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. There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already, Mckitterick said. Murray requested the photo, not the other way around. Unless he somehow stops growing he'll be too tall for the nba. However, Olivier Rioux is another player scouts should keep an eye on as he could be another superstar of the future. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. But one things for sure, every few months, Rioux is doing things quicker, better, and more confidently. 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. Thats Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. 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Guinness World Records "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux. It's amazing; I love it," Rioux. 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 you see Olivier, every three to six 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. TikTok video from Courtside Films (@courtside.films): "Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! "The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. The teen is putting his physical size to good use as a basketball player at the elite IMG Academy. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. BRADENTON, Fla. -- Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars, metaphorically speaking. Our cities are ever-evolving and full of exciting, untapped potential. There's a lot of hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama, who stands at 7-foot-4 and will most likely be the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. He cant put on a hat and not be 75.. 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. 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. The video has over 700,000 views, and caught the eye of a couple of NBA stars. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. The young star had a great performance in his debut for Real Madrid, scoring 20 points. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. He'll be too tall for anything tbh. 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. 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. The 16-year-old is one of the most entertaining prospects to watch. Fast forward to now, and Rioux has officially been recognized as the worlds tallest teenager by Guinness World Records at age 15 and 75. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday nights semifinal. Rioux is from Canada and he's played basketball since he was five years old. Standing at 7-foot-6, Rioux is a sophomore at IMG Academy in Florida. 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. Playing on eight-foot nets against players that looked like toddlers by comparison, Rioux thoroughly dominated. 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.. Standing at 7-foot-6 at the age of 16 sounds quite unbelievable. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. National Basketball Nationality: Canada In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. Want to discuss? Learn More. This summer, Rioux played and trained with the Canadian u16 team in the FIBA Americas event. "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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Its even a challenge just getting through the airport on time because people are constantly stopping him. "Everywhere we go, you know, it's not something he can hide from. I look very disproportionate, but I'll grow into it with time GuardBoth 2 yr. ago What's your predicted height ? I think this year you could see that he enjoyed everything about it, the basketball, the travelling, everything like that, Mckitterick said. Pay the big boy. The Canada Basketball coach, Michael Meeks, first caught wind of him 7 years ago when he opened up a photo in his inbox. However, there were some first impressions that couldnt be ignored. Bradenton, Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux set the record for tallest teen, according to Guinness World Records. (Tara Walton/The Canadian Press) Olivier Rioux landed with a size . Because standing a sky-high 6-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. 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. Child on bike hit by school bus in Mount Prospect: police, Chicago mayoral race down to Vallas, Johnson in runoff election. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. 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. Meeks has been keeping an eye on Riouxs progress and says hes seen improvement in him even in just the past few weeks. Olivier Rioux is not your regular teenager. Download our app, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "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. He gets it. Thats right he wears a size 20 shoe. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday night's semifinal. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. 15 yrs old 7"5 Size 20 shoe IMG Academy All rights reserved. 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. He doesn't need to throw the ball nor jump to put the ball into the hoop. "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? Story continues below advertisement Guinness World Records recognized. So, why not a winter sport like hockey? 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. Please read our Commenting Policy first. The Breakdown 416, in the boys under-14 division, and the Welland Warriors in the girls U14 division, qualified from last weekends regional tournament for the world championships in Orlando. All rights reserved. His father is 6-foot-8, while his mom is 6-foot-2. That's huge. (Tara Walton/CP) Canadian Press August 12, 2022, 12:48 PM. 359K views 1 year ago #IMGAcademy #Basketball All of IMG's student-athletes strive to reach the next level, but Olivier Rioux is reaching new heights in a different way. 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. Can you do this, can you do that? Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Quebec native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. Coaches, agents, brand agents, all the things that people would like Olivier to be involved, scholarships. 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. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. Olivier stands six foot 11 inches. Clearly, were soaring to new heights here in the north. A big size advantage has made a 12-year-old Quebec basketball player an internet star. He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. At . 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. He swatted away shots with ease. 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. Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, WFTS reported. The video shows the 7-foot and 5-inches Canadian playing basketball, crouching under door frames and getting out of car. "There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already," Mckitterick said. Was there a Conspiracy for the 2016 NBA Finals. Standing at 7-foot-6, he is the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Required fields are marked *. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star and is really good at the sport. Besides being able to concentrate on his basketball skills, he is gaining valuable national attention on the HS . 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.. Yeah yeah yeah. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. 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? In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. A gentle giant.. 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. 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. I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! Rioux became an internet sensation at age 12 while playing at a tournament in Spain. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. 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. He wears a size 20 shoe. I was taller than every kid in my school.. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2022. The biggest thing when you meet him, youre concerned: is he skilled, can he move, whats his motor like? If he played in the NBA now, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the leagues tallest player. Shocking, intimidating, his teammates confirmed. And now he's doing this on the court. I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.. Some kids are tall and people make them do it," Schiller said. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. The first thing is he loves basketball. And stands as the tallest 15 year old ever, according to the Guinness book of World Records. Meeks, whos at the Games to keep an eye on Canadas young players, said hes seen improvement in Rioux even over the past few weeks, but cautions that like any super tall player, hes a long-term work in progress. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Remember to check out our discord at https://discord.gg/sr5KadF. This kid is 9 years old? But hes happy about it.. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. 2023 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. A lot. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, poses for a photo with Olivier Rioux, 12, in St. Catharines, Ont., in this recent handout photo. Thanks for posting in the sub. Bobroczky is a Romanian whose parents sent him abroad to attend school and play basketball. Edit : for those wondering, 2.13m is 7 foot. Rioux stood like a maypole in the centre of the pre-game huddle, his teammates dancing around him. Olivier Rioux might be the next big thing in basketball. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Another wild world record has been set in Canada, this time by a 15-year-old basketball player in Quebec. He says the first year away from home was good and that he was calling his parents almost every day. Meeks says theyre in uncharted territories with Olivier, but theyre cautiously optimistic that hes moving in the right direction. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. How tall you think your gonna be ? It was nice, Rioux said of his first year away from home. "It's cool. Guinness World Records "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux told ABC Action News sports anchor Kyle Burger. The IMG Academy product is heading into his junior season for the Purdue Boilermakers, whove also expressed early interest in Rioux. Olivier Rioux wants to make it to the NBA, which is why he will be attending the prestigious Florida academy. There is no way to run from it. Mckitterick says part of his responsibility as a coach is being a buffer between Rioux and curious onlookers. Press J to jump to the feed. 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 hasn't had any major physical issues such as sore knees that can come with fast growth. People see his size and their expectations are pretty high, said Meeks. A video of Olivier Rioux recently went viral as the 12-year-old towered over his teammates and opponents. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. In fifth grade, the Canadian was five-feet-two-inches. Rick Westhead of @TSN talks to the Quebec teenager about what life is like when you're seven-foot-six. Want more? Riouxs older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. Please logout and login again. Rioux, whos just two inches shy of the Toronto Raptors tallest players Jonas Valanciunas, Jakob Poeltl and Lucas Nogueira are all seven feet has been playing basketball since he was five, his dad said. "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux said. I told him `I cant imagine being you. Height: 511 Hand size: 9 Foot size: 13.5. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, Its different, he added with a deep-voiced laugh. 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. I have to be careful of who I talk with, and how I do. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. But perhaps most important is that Rioux is enjoying the game, which is key since huge expectations come with being super tall. Olivier Rioux is significantly taller than the vast majority of people his age. "I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.". We exist to help people navigate it all. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile . But most importantly, Rioux is loving the game, and thats key since being super tall comes with huge expectations. 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. A bridge in Pickering, Ontario has been named the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world at 250 metres long. Can you hold my baby?' The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Que., native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). Im 7-feet, said Santiago. Guinness World Records recognized him as the worlds tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. Ron says, 'This kid is nine years old," ' said Meeks. The boy lives with his family in Anjou, a neighbourhood in Montreal's East End. Download it here. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Thats huge. Every week, I was, like . This site uses cookies. However, there are some disadvantages to his height as well, such as finding proper clothes or ducking under door frames. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. "When I met with our players at the end of the year. Jean-Franois is 6-foot-8, while Riouxs mom Anne Garipy is 6-foot-1. But these tall, tall players, it's 24, 25 before it all starts coming together.". His mother is 6-foot-2; she did not play sports. Daniel Santiago is one of Riouxs coaches. Canadian Sim Bhullar was 7-5, but his weight he was listed at 360 pounds was a limiting factor. We encountered an issue signing you up. He wants to improve his skills to the highest level possible. 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? Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from. He's talented. Ollie is not just big on the court, hes talented. He's a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. It caught the eye of Golden State star Steph Curry, who tweeted: So many questions ? At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing and it was getting fast, he said. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. size 20 feet olivier rioux 2.9M views Discover short videos related to size 20 feet olivier rioux on TikTok. 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. Size runs in the Rioux family, his father is 6-foot-8, and he has a background playing volleyball. 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. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. Rioux, whos from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. As a fellow international big man, he sees a lot of potential in each practice. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. If Rioux can accomplish his goals, this big man at IMG can earn a college scholarship and truly become the big man on campus. on August 11. . 2023 Height: 5'10 Shoes size: 11.5 US (basically 12 as I need to buy new shoes. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. Its like Im refusing a lot of invitations on Facebook, and things like that. 15-year-old is tallest teenager in the world, Iowa City students walk-out in support of LGBTQ youth rights, Trump planning first Iowa trip since announcing 2024 bid, NFL coach Brian Flores discrimination case going to court. At the age of 12, Olivier Rioux was already 6-foot-10, which was impressive. The 7-foot-6 star also hopes to positively impact his community. Why? Back in Montreal I used to go to school every day for at least eight hours. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. So, at 7'5" tall and 15-years-old, Rioux stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. That's Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. Zach Edey, a 20-year-old from Toronto, is seven foot four. You can't put on a hat and not be 7'5" anymore," Rioux's coach Jeremy Schiller said. I'm 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in) tall and tower over my classmates - and even the teachers! While his size is a huge factor, he still needs to develop his game to become good enough for the professional basketball league. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox.