The Canadian towers over his opponents, even in a sport for the very tall. But his attributes may not suit the modern game
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Is 7ft 9in teenager Olivier Rioux too tall for basketball?
The Canadian towers over his opponents, even in a sport for the very tall. But his attributes may not suit the modern game. For those of you out there who might describe yourselves as “tall,” meet Olivier Rioux, the 18-year-old high schooler who ... -
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