Story byFlorida Gators freshman Olivier Rioux dunks against Saint Francis on Wednesday in Gainesville, Fla. Photo by Avery Duffy/Florida AthleticsAlex ButlerThu, December 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM UTC·2 min readDec. 18 (UPI) -- The University of Florida's Olivier Rioux, who already is certified as the world's tallest teen, made more history with a dunk for his first collegiate field goal. The 7-foot-9 center, also the tallest player in college basketball history, slammed home the basket in a 102-61 thrashing of the Saint Francis Red Flash on Wednesday in Gainesville, Fla.