The tallest college basketball player is Olivier Rioux of the Florida Gators , listed at 7-foot-9. He is widely described as the tallest player in college basketball history and made his college debut in 2025.

Quick Scoop

  • Name: Olivier Rioux
  • School: University of Florida
  • Height: 7-foot-9
  • Why he stands out: He is reported as the tallest college basketball player ever, surpassing earlier D-I records

If you want, I can also give you a short list of the tallest college basketball players in history.