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In the history of college basketball, a 7-foot-9-inch teen has become the tallest player to score a basket.
Late in the game, Florida Gators coach Olivier Rioux dunked as his team defeated Saint Francis 102-61 on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Canadian made his first appearance last month, making him the tallest player ever to play on a college court.
When he was 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 meters) tall, Guinness World Records named him the tallest teenager in 2021.
In the NBA, where would Rioux be?
Rioux would be taller than any of its current players if he were to reach the game’s height.
Victor Wembanyama, a 21-year-old French sensation, measures 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters) tall, according to the NBA’s tallest player.
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Zach Edey, who is standing 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 meters), is next.
According to the NBA’s official website, three other players are 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters).
They are Atlanta Hawks star Kristaps Porzingis, 24-year-old Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz, and 23-year-old Donovan Clingan of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Manute Bol and Gheorghe Muresan, both 7′ 7″ (2.31m), are considered to be the NBA’s tallest players ever.
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Source: BBC
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