Class of 2024 C Olivier Rioux (Canada / IMG) Portal from Florida

[swish7]

This is one of the most hilarious highlight videos out there.
When he was 12 at 6'10, he still played on a lower rim.
LOL at the kid guarding him in the post at the 0:15 mark.

His stare down game rivals that of mine when playing on a nerf hoop

 

[Cuse1055]

Wait, what?

You had to be there.

 

[swish7]

All joking aside, I hope GMac has other plans. The Baylor team of a few years back is a good model to follow. Get killer athletes at every position & overwhelm the competition. We shouldn't break the bank on someone just bc they are tall.

 

[CuseFan]

6'10" at 12 years old, and he brings the ball up some. crazy!

 

[CuseFan]

I'm intrigued by having someone this enormous on the team.
Never watched him play really. Did he get any PT with Florida?

 

[Orangezoo]

I'm intrigued by having someone this enormous on the team.
Never watched him play really. Did he get any PT with Florida?

No

 

[orangemass]

Any interest here?

 

[SUforme]

Any interest here?

There shouldn't be.

 

[NineOneSeven]

If you want a worse Naheem McLeod, then definitely.

 

[orangefog]

If you want a worse Naheem McLeod, then definitely.

HEY!!! That's a TALLER and worse Naheem McLeod.

 

[HeaterCuse22]

NO

 

[Orangefan1]

I’d love to have this guy he’s 7 foot 9!

 

[JarHeadJim]

Let’s hope the second recruitment works for us!​

 

[CuseFan]

If he's willing to put some work in, he could be a good backup center for 10-15 min a game while he learns, and maybe someday have a significant role 2-3 years later. Can't teach 7'9". No idea if he can move or not, or if his size is just too unwieldy.

Wishful thinking in the world of NIL that there would be patience and time to learn, so not likely a reality.

 

[SUforme]

If he's willing to put some work in, he could be a good backup center for 10-15 min a game while he learns, and maybe someday have a significant role 2-3 years later. Can't teach 7'9". No idea if he can move or not, or if his size is just too unwieldy.

Wishful thinking in the world of NIL that there would be patience and time to learn, so not likely a reality.

No he really can't move...lol

 

[NYCorange]

If he's willing to put some work in, he could be a good backup center for 10-15 min a game while he learns, and maybe someday have a significant role 2-3 years later. Can't teach 7'9". No idea if he can move or not, or if his size is just too unwieldy.

Wishful thinking in the world of NIL that there would be patience and time to learn, so not likely a reality.

He's probably not even a D1 talent. No shade-- I'm sure he works hard, but he's not an athlete

 

[Funk Doc]

He's probably not even a D1 talent. No shade-- I'm sure he works hard, but he's not an athlete

It's very safe to say, he's exactly the opposite! Start the countdown on when he also develops problems with his legs and feet.

 

[Sbucketball]

It was reported that this guy’s asking price is $3m. And he’s buns.

 

[jordville]

He is a fan favorite but just not a good player especially at this level. Needs to cash in while he can, NIL or otherwise…

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I'm intrigued by having someone this enormous on the team.

Besides the fact that he probably would contribute as much as the original Cat Rescuer, the school might be able to have his NIL paid by Onondaga County to stand at the Onondaga Parkway Bridge.

IF YOUR TRUCK IS AS TALL AS OLIVIER RIOUX, YOU MUST TURNAROUND NOW!!!

 

[CuseFan]

It was reported that this guy’s asking price is $3m. And he’s buns.

$3M??? for doing what? standing by the hoop with his arms up to block shots.
I still remain intrigued, but not for much money. He needs to show he can add value to receive any NIL at all.

 

[TommyA13]

It was reported that this guy’s asking price is $3m. And he’s buns.

That $3M asking price report is fake. Read the first few words of this guy’s bio… guys we gotta be better than this. Please read about who the “source” is before sending stuff in here!!

 

[RF2044]

Read the first few words of this guy’s bio… guys we gotta be better than this, please read who the source is before sending stuff in here!!

Remember how Naheem McLeod was essentially a non-factor?

Naheem was expoentially more athletic, mobile, strong, and coordinated than Rioux. Think about that for a second?

Other than block an occasional shot or get an occasional dunk, this guy wouldn't even make a good backup center.

 

[HyattsCuse]

This guy will make at least one appearance in NBA All Star weekend playing in the celebrity game someday.

 

[MSOrange]

Remember how Naheem McLeod was essentially a non-factor?

Naheem was expoentially more athletic, mobile, strong, and coordinated than Rioux. Think about that for a second?

Other than block an occasional shot or get an occasional dunk, this guy wouldn't even make a good backup center.

Exactly. He needs to develop at a lower level. At the power conference level, he's a sideshow.