Olivier Rioux

Olivier Rioux

Name: Olivier Rioux

Age: 19

Birth Date: February 2nd, 2006

Height: 7’9”

Weight: 305 lbs

College: University of Florida

Class: Freshman

Position: Center

NBA Player Comparison: Yao Ming  / Zach Edey

Strength:

• Unstoppable hook shot

• Generational rebounder

• Generational shot blocker

• Average free throw shooter

• High-energy hustle player

• Amazing inside finisher in the post and around the rim with great touch

• Fluid, free flowing post game, very smooth

• Remarkable coordination for a big man of his size; his movements are fluid

• NBA ready body, already has the size to compete with other big men

• Decent ball handling, able to maneuver around the court with ease; impressive for a player of his size.  

• Excellent playmaking ability, thanks to his ability to see over defenders and his great court vision.

• Makes quick, accurate passes

• Consistent mid-range shooter

Weakness:

• Can easily be beaten on the perimeter by quick, fast accelerating players

• Lacks lateral quickness and speed

Injury History:

No known injury history

Extra Notes:

• Would be the tallest NBA player of all time

• 8-foot-1-inch wingspan, second-longest in NBA history

• 10-foot standing reach

• Can score while standing up without jumping

• Can dunk while standing up without jumping

• Pick-and-roll defense and stamina have yet to be seen

Olivier Rioux has the potential to be a generational player in the right system. What sets him apart from other tall big men like Taco Fall and Zach Edey is his ability to consistently hit mid-range shots and his potential to develop a reliable three-point shot in the future. While he can occasionally hit three-pointers now, he would have no trouble becoming a consistent three-point shooter if a team decides to utilize him in that way.

Olivier Rioux is currently a high-ceiling second-round gem who would immediately be a game-changing "cheat code" for any team that drafts him.

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