Florida's Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 center who became the tallest player to ever score in college basketball, has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Gators. The 7-foot-9 center announced the decision on social media Tuesday, citing reflection on his future and career path.

The move comes after Rioux struggled to find playing time on a loaded Florida roster that featured one of the nation's best frontcourts. Despite his viral popularity and crowd reactions whenever he entered games, Rioux managed just seven points combined this season. Coach Todd Golden acknowledged the difficulty of finding minutes for Rioux with returning talent.

Rioux redshirted during Florida's 2025 national championship run, calling it a 'dream come true,' but ultimately decided to seek opportunities elsewhere. His father expressed gratitude for the Florida experience while looking forward to the next chapter. With his unique size and social media following, Rioux is expected to attract significant interest from programs seeking both on-court production and marketing appeal.