Latest News About Olivier Rioux

Here’s what I can share about Olivier Rioux and the latest news trends around him.

Direct answer

• As of the most recent reporting in late April 2026, Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 center formerly with Florida, committed to UC Irvine. This move was covered by On3 and tied to the NCAA transfer portal activity in that window [On3: Florida transfer center Olivier Rioux commits to UC Irvine, publish date 2026-04-29][On3: Florida center Olivier Rioux entering NCAA Transfer Portal, publish date 2026-03-30].

Context and background

• Rioux is notable for his extraordinary height and length, making him one of the most talked-about players in college basketball during his time at Florida and in the transfer market [On3: commit article mentions “tallest player in college basketball history”]. He redshirted the 2024-25 season and appeared in limited minutes during 2025-26, which is consistent with scouting notes about his development and the expectation that a new program could maximize his projectable potential [On3: March 30, 2026 portal piece; On3: April 29, 2026 commit piece].
• His transfer window activity followed the NCAA’s 15-day transfer window framework introduced for that period, with players entering the portal within a defined span and decisions often announced soon after [On3: March 30, 2026 portal piece; On3: April 29, 2026 commit piece].

Notes on sources

• The latest reported development (Rioux’s commitment to UC Irvine) appears in On3’s reporting dated April 29, 2026, and is framed within the broader NCAA transfer window narrative. Additional context about his portal entry and development trajectory is provided in those same On3 articles. For historical reference, there is a Wikipedia entry on Olivier Rioux, but it’s less up-to-date on transfer movements and should be cross-checked with current outlets. MARCA and other outlets have tracked his news over time but with less immediate currency than the transfer-focused outlets.[1][2][3][4]

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