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Worlds tallest teen Rioux wont make college debut until 2025 [Video]

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Canadian giant Olivier Rioux, dubbed the World’s Tallest Teen by Guinness World Records, must wait until 2025 to make his college basketball debut, University of Florida coach Todd Golden said on Thursday.

Golden revealed plans to “redshirt” the 7-foot-9 (2.36m) 18-year-old from Terrebonne, Quebec — keeping him out this season to maintain four full seasons of eligibility starting next year.

“This wasn’t a choice I made for him. This is something people have talked to with him, his family, his parents and just try to figure out what the best route for him is,” Golden said.

“He has been great. He’s a great kid. He’s a pleaser. He wants to do what others think is best for him and he’s coachable.

“If this is what parents and staff and people around him think is best I think he’s going to be comfortable.”

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