Breaking News: 7-Foot-9 Olivier Rioux Rejects $3.5M Offer from Tennessee, Commits to Florida Gators”Olivier Rioux has turned down a jaw-dropping $3.5 million offer from the Tennessee Volunteer”. Rioux is not only the tallest player in college basketball—he holds the Guinness World Record as the tallest teenager in the world…..
In a stunning decision that’s rocking the college basketball world, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux has turned down a jaw-dropping $3.5 million NIL offer from the Tennessee Volunteers to officially commit to the Florida Gators. Rioux, recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teenager on the planet, is making headlines not just for his towering height but for his bold choice rooted in loyalty, development, and team culture.
Sources close to Rioux say the decision wasn’t about money—it was about fit. “Florida feels like home,” Rioux stated. “I believe in what they’re building, and I want to grow with that.” His commitment delivers a massive boost to Florida’s frontcourt and positions the Gators as a national contender overnight.
Rioux, who has captured global attention for his height and skill, is expected to be a defensive anchor and marketing phenomenon in Gainesville. The Florida Gators coaching staff lauded his maturity and vision for long-term success, praising him as a leader beyond his years.
Tennessee’s multimillion-dollar offer was one of the largest NIL packages publicly reported this season, making Rioux’s commitment to Florida a powerful statement about values over valuation.
