Internet Reacts To 7’9″ Florida Basketball Star Entering Transfer Portal

Florida’s viral 7’9″ center, Olivier Rioux, is entering the transfer portal after seeing limited minutes with the team this season.

BREAKING: Florida 7’9 center Olivier Rioux plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @JoeTipton reports.

Read: https://t.co/eHF3PrQz89 pic.twitter.com/SPdMp9MJZG

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) March 31, 2026

When Rioux did play, he entered the court to a standing ovation and a roar of the crowd.

He’s the tallest player to ever score an NCAA basket, and went mega-viral when standing next to Prairie View A&M’s 6’8″ Forward Hassane Diallo in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.

6’8″ Hassane Diallo couldn’t believe his eyes while standing next to 7’9″ Olivier Rioux. 😅

(🎥: @CBSSports)pic.twitter.com/cyDzcMUGyP

— theScore (@theScore) March 21, 2026

7’9” freshman Olivier Rioux warming up 😳🤯

(via @osgators) pic.twitter.com/6sVxDnfOwN

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 5, 2024

While Rioux struggled to find a role on a Florida team with an exceptional front-court, it shouldn’t be hard for a 7’9″ player who doesn’t even need to jump to dunk to find minutes.

Olivier Rioux’s most likely destinations
2) Purdue
1) Canadian Tire https://t.co/KlX3j5psCA pic.twitter.com/WDzKds9jXp

— RGF (@rgfray1) March 31, 2026