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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.. I told him `I cant imagine being you. Its challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: Can I take your picture? He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.. Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, WFTS reported. But thats why he came to IMG. Standing at 7-foot-6, he is the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday nights semifinal. That uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. We help you get the most out of your city and focus on the easy-to-miss details so that youre always in the know. Hes grown at the rate of about 10 centimetres a year, and doctors have told the family he hasnt stopped. 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. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. "The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. Hes also having a blast at the Games and has even taken in some of the boxing competition. A video of Olivier Rioux recently went viral as the 12-year-old towered over his teammates and opponents. "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. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. Murray requested the photo, not the other way around. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Riouxs brother is 69, his dad is 68 and his mom is 61. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. 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. His mother is 6-foot-2; she did not play sports. Jean-Franois, meanwhile, has been fielding numerous requests from people looking to get involved with his son. Learn More. And now he's doing this on the court. He recently revealed that Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy" is one of his favorite heroes. The video has over 700,000 views, and caught the eye of a couple of NBA stars. The first thing is he loves basketball. Meet the tallest teen in the world. Coach Schiller's goal is to maximize his potential. Story continues below advertisement Guinness World Records recognized. 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. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Riouxs older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. Standing at 7-foot-6, he is the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Hes definitely falling in love with it.. So, at 7'5" tall and 15-years-old, Rioux stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. Its even a challenge just getting through the airport on time because people are constantly stopping him. If he played in the NBA now, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the league's tallest player. When I met with our players at the end of the year. Height: 511 Hand size: 9 Foot size: 13.5. Unless he somehow stops growing he'll be too tall for the nba. 15 yrs old 7"5 Size 20 shoe IMG Academy A subreddit for tall teenagers to chat with others, ask questions, have competitions, and more! I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. Olivier Rioux wants to make it to the NBA, which is why he will be attending the prestigious Florida academy. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. But hes happy about it.. 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. . Fast forward to now, and Rioux has officially been recognized as the worlds tallest teenager by Guinness World Records at age 15 and 75. 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. Guinness World Records recognized him as the worlds tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. My mom is 6-2 and my dad is 6-8, Ollie said. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, It's different," he added with a deep-voiced laugh. Height runs in the Canadian big mans family. 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. . In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already, Mckitterick said. Guinness World Records "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. 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. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 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. That means doing the little things right as a big man. Most of the time you can find me on the basketball court "Those skates and skis and winter stuff. 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 finds it very different than before, his dad said, interrupting his sons French. 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. Rioux made the move from his native Quebec to Florida in summer 2021 The 16-year-old stands at an incredible 7ft5 (227cm) and currently attends sports-focused prep school IMG Academy in Florida. However, there were some first impressions that couldnt be ignored. The 7-foot-6 star also hopes to positively impact his community. Because standing a sky-high 6-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. I think this year you could see that he enjoyed everything about it, the basketball, the travelling, everything like that, Mckitterick said. He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. BRADENTON, Fla. -- Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars, metaphorically speaking. He said people once lined up to take pictures with him on a family vacation. Rioux stood like a maypole in the centre of the pre-game huddle, his teammates dancing around him. However, there are some disadvantages to his height as well, such as finding proper clothes or ducking under door frames. Follow Us On Social Media!Twitter: http://bit.ly/2zHv7dJInstagram: http://bit.ly/2inVlI4Facebook: http://bit.ly/2zNPZNQ Riouxs progress has been witnessed first hand by training partner Carson Cooper, who enjoys the one-on-one work they put in every day. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star. Mckitterick says nobody could ever put themselves in Riouxs shoes, and that uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. If he played in the NBA now, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the leagues tallest player. 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. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, Its different, he added with a deep-voiced laugh. 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. 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. 542 mackeyk352 Karen Damon-Mackey #TeamUSATryout#imgacademy 542 Likes, TikTok video from Karen Damon-Mackey (@mackeyk352): "#TeamUSATryout #imgacademy". !, and immediately got on the phones to find out more about him. "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. People see his size and their expectations are pretty high, said Meeks. Be the first one to comment on this story. Clearly, were soaring to new heights here in the north. Bobroczky is a Romanian whose parents sent him abroad to attend school and play basketball. "This is important because we're in uncharted territories with Olivier, there's never been anybody that big at that age before. Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from. Meeks was like Whaaaat?! The Canada Basketball coach, Michael Meeks, first caught wind of him 7 years ago when he opened up a photo in his inbox. Hes a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. RELATED: Chicago woman breaks world record by hula-hooping for 100 straight hours. 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. Please read our Commenting Policy first. He scored backwards over his head. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. "Back in Montreal I used to go to school every day for at least eight hours. We exist to help people navigate it all. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager. Those are the things you're concerned about when you meet a 7'5" kid and start to work with him. He doesn't need to throw the ball nor jump to put the ball into the hoop. Well, we saw what happened with Robert Bobroczkyi he was tall and could shoot. Canadian Sim Bhullar was 7-5, but his weight _ he was listed at 360 pounds _ was a limiting factor. The young star had a great performance in his debut for Real Madrid, scoring 20 points. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. Size runs in the Rioux family, his father is 6-foot-8, and he has a background playing volleyball. Rioux is proof that embracing what makes you unique can help you reach new heights. 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 have to be careful of who I talk with, and how I do. 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. The boy lives with his family in Anjou, a neighbourhood in Montreal's East End. Olivier Rioux is not your regular teenager. Olivier Rioux is significantly taller than the vast majority of people his age. We encountered an issue signing you up. In fifth grade, the Canadian was five-feet-two-inches. He believes they are similar as they are both tall and friendly. All rights reserved. Your email address will not be published. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing and it was getting fast, he said. Its like Im refusing a lot of invitations on Facebook, and things like that. Some kids are tall and people make them do it," Schiller said. Those skates and skis and winter stuff - finding size 20, you wont find it, I think, said Rioux, who is from the Montreal/Quebec area. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. Yeah yeah yeah. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Rioux, whos from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. Netflix stars & founders of Ontarios June Motel are on the hunt for their next location, A post shared by Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux). Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! 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. Read more: Nobody could.". Its good because were big men and we play against each other as big men, said Rioux. The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. Edey made his debut with Canadas senior mens team in a World Cup qualifier in May. Rick Westhead of @TSN talks to the Quebec teenager about what life is like when you're seven-foot-six. As a fellow international big man, he sees a lot of potential in each practice. This article will reveal everything you need to know about the future basketball star and his journey so far. He's a giant on the basketball court, and, of course, that has its advantages. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou # . 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.". Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. Press J to jump to the feed. Oli Rioux knows a lot of eyes are on him. While he still has a long way to go, it will be interesting to see if he can get into NBA shape and eventually enter the league. Shocking, intimidating, his teammates confirmed. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. on August 11. . 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. But he's not just big. Please try again. 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 . So, why not a winter sport like hockey? Can you hold my baby? Can you do this, can you do that? Everywhere they travel, random strangers will come up to him and ask for a picture or want him to hold their baby. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Read more about cookies here. 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. 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. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. The young star revealed that he loves being tall and getting all the attention. 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. Copyright 2022 WFTS via CNN Newsource. He always willing to take pictures. The young player has already received attention from several NBA superstars, including Steph Curry and Joel Embiid. 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. Olivier Rioux is now headed to Florida where he will attend the IMG Academy. 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 article. Canada at least has some experience with super tall players. But there's a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. tap here to see other videos from our team. I'm 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in) tall and tower over my classmates - and even the teachers! Its gonna be interesting to see where this kids journey takes him! Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. This kid is 9 years old? Hi /u/GuardBoth! Playing on eight-foot nets against players that looked like toddlers by comparison, Rioux thoroughly dominated. Olivier Rioux landed with a size . Joey Mckitterick, whos coached Rioux at Montreals AAU program Brookwood Elite since he was 12, echoed Meeks in that hes seen huge improvement in Rioux this year, particularly as his growing has slowed and his co-ordination is catching up. Olivier normally plays under-14 basketball for the Tornades de Longueuil, an AAA program in Longueuil, and plays all season on 10-foot rims. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. Ron says, 'This kid is nine years old," ' said Meeks. 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. Rioux is from Canada and he's played basketball since he was five years old. This site uses cookies. "My mom is. He's a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. Advertisement 2. The tallest active player in the NBA is Latvian Kristaps Porzingis at 2.21 m (7' 3"), a height that Rioux is projected to outgrow. The rest of Riouxs IMG teammates feel the same way as Cooper. Was there a Conspiracy for the 2016 NBA Finals. "My mom is 6'2" and my dad is 6'8"," Rioux said. If he played in the NBA, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the tallest NBA player in the league. Rioux's older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. But perhaps most important is that Rioux is enjoying the game, which is key since huge expectations come with being super tall. Olivier . Despite being only 16, Rioux is as tall as Fall, yet he will most likely grow a few more inches before starts playing professional basketball. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. Rioux's goal is to have a professional basketball career and he will do everything it takes to achieve it. He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. Thats what Im learning.. He's definitely falling in love with it," Mckitterick said. 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. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Jumper1720 2 yr. ago This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. He's having fun at the Games, he said, and has taken in some of the boxing competition. Rioux, who's from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. But then you get to know him and hes a nice guy. 2023 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. At the age of 12, Olivier Rioux was already 6-foot-10, which was impressive. 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. Does he like basketball? 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. 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. Rioux was at a kids basketball camp in Montreal, and in the pic, he was standing next to the then-Detroit Pistons and Canadian team center, Joel Anthony, whos a towering 69. But these tall, tall players, it's 24, 25 before it all starts coming together.". 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. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday night's semifinal. Hello, I'm Olivier Rioux from Quebec, Canada, and I hold the record for the tallest teenager (male). The Canadian player is not just one of the tallest basketball players, but he's also one of the tallest people in the world. At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). Please logout and login again. This is important because were in uncharted territories with Olivier, theres never been anybody that big at that age before. Young but elevated! He gets it. 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.. You may have seen this. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton, Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo, 'A little scary': Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins with smallest field ever, Female boxers take the ring on P.E.I. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Quebec native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. Standing 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in.) Shaquille ONeal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Riouxs age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16. 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. A bridge in Pickering, Ontario has been named the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world at 250 metres long. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. You can find out more information about the data we collect on our Privacy Policy page. Coaches, agents, brand agents, all the things that people would like Olivier to be involved, scholarships. You cant put on a hat and not be 7-5 anymore, said his coach, Jeremy Schiller. Standing at 7-foot-6 at the age of 16 sounds quite unbelievable. Want to discuss? "People see his size and their expectations are pretty high," said Meeks. 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. His dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. 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. 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. Thanks for checking out Low Key NBA! You can't put on a hat and not be 7'5" anymore," Rioux's coach Jeremy Schiller said. A lot. Olivier Rioux (Canada) is no stranger to towering over the competition. 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? In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). 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. The video shows the 7-foot and 5-inches Canadian playing basketball, crouching under door frames and getting out of car. Every week, I was, like . Rioux has always been tall for his age and already stood at 52 by the time he was in Grade 5! Rioux dominated the competition so easily that he was signed by Real Madrid a few years ago. 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. "When I met with our players at the end of the year. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. Height: 5'10 Shoes size: 11.5 US (basically 12 as I need to buy new shoes. 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. 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'll be too tall for anything tbh. Remember to check out our discord at https://discord.gg/sr5KadF. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. 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