16 Tallest College Basketball Players To Keep An Eye On

• Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
• Current Team: Florida Gators (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Freshman

Olivier Rioux, recognized as the tallest teenager globally, revealed his decision to join Florida in November 2023.

Though various recruiting services unofficially note his height as 7-6, Rioux asserts that he surpasses this, stating 7-7 on his Instagram profile, and highlighting his shoe size as 20.

In December 2020, Rioux achieved the distinction of being recognized as the tallest teenager globally, with a height just slightly surpassing 7 feet 5 inches, according to Guinness World Records.

Hailing from Quebec, Rioux, currently enrolled in high school at IMG Academy in Florida, has been involved in basketball since the age of five.

• Height: 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
• Current Team: Ole Miss Rebels (2023-present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Senior

Jamarino Sharp, a towering presence at 7-foot-5, commands the court as he plays for the Ole Miss Rebels basketball team of the competitive SEC.

Before joining Ole Miss, Jamarino showcased his exceptional talent at John A. Logan College and Western Kentucky.

Renowned not only for his prowess on the court but also for his remarkable height, he stands out as one of the tallest current Division I players and is indeed among the tallest living humans.

In the 2022-23 season, Sharp appeared in 32 games for Western Kentucky, averaging 7.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

• Height: 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
• Current Team: Missouri Tigers (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Senior

Connor Vanover, a 7-foot-5 player who transferred from Oral Roberts, has announced his commitment to Missouri, as reported by On3sports.

During the 2022-23 college basketball season, he displayed impressive performance with averages of 12.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and an exceptional 3.2 blocks per game.

Vanover's journey in college basketball commenced at Cal before transferring to Arkansas where he honed his skills over two impactful years.

He sat out the initial three matches of the 2023-24 season following his involvement in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a widespread pre-NBA Draft camp.

• Height: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
• Team: Purdue Boilermakers (2020-present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Senior

Zach Edey, standing at 7 feet 4 inches holds the record as the tallest player in the history of the Big Ten.

Through 34 games last season, Edey recorded his personal best statistics with an average of 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Following the conclusion of the 2023 season, Edey earned the title of Big Ten Player of the Year and was unanimously recognized as the Sporting News National Player of the Year.

Moreover, in May 2023, Edey declared his decision to forgo the 2023 NBA draft and instead, he chose to come back to Purdue for his senior year.

• Height: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
• Current Team: Hawaii Pacific (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Senior

In May 2023, Matt Van Komen, a center standing at 7 feet 4 inches and hailing from Pleasant Grove, Utah, became a part of the Hawaii Pacific Men's Basketball team.

Van Komen has completed a three-year stint at St. Mary's following a one-year term at the University of Utah. As he transfers to HPU, he retains three years of eligibility.

Back in high school, ESPN rated Van Komen as a 4-star recruit, ranking him as the second-best player in Utah. Despite receiving other offers, he ultimately decided to enroll at the University of Utah.

Following his move to St Mary's, Van Komen experienced restricted game time as a result of an injury. Nevertheless, he managed to deliver commendable performances on several occasions.

• Height: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
• Current Team: Youngstown State Penguins (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Freshman

As a high school senior at Simon Kenton, Gabe Dynes showcased outstanding performance on the basketball court.

His remarkable ability to block shots led him to lead the state of Kentucky in blocks per game with an impressive average of 4.9.

Additionally, his proficiency in field goal attempts resulted in him making 155 out of 213 attempted shots, boasting a notable success rate of 72.8 percent.

Gabe was named first-team all-conference by the Northern Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches and received the prestigious title of Division 1 Defensive Player of the Year by NKBCA.

In addition to his defensive prowess, Gabe also contributed significantly offensively, averaging 12.6 points and an impressive 9.8 rebounds per game throughout the season.

• Height: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
• Current Team: UMass Minutemen (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Freshman

Mathok Majok is a towering presence on the basketball court, standing at an impressive 7 feet and 3 inches.

Hailing from South Sudan, he brings a combination of skill and athleticism to the University of Massachusetts men’s basketball team.

Before making his mark at UMass, Mathok honed his craft at Bridgeport Prep in Connecticut, where he showcased his talent by averaging an impressive 12 points and 11 rebounds per game.

In the current season of 2023-24, Mathok has already made significant contributions to the team's performance with three games under his belt. With a promising future ahead of him, this exceptional player is set to be draft-eligible in 2027.

• Height: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
• Current Team: UCLA Bruins (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Freshman

Aday Maya is a Spanish college basketball player who joined the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team in the Pac-12 Conference in August 2023.

Mara is the No. 1 ranked incoming international freshman, standing at an impressive 7'3" and possessing a remarkable 7'7" wingspan.

Mara's performance in the 2020-21 Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament showcased his prowess as he averaged an impressive 8.5 points, alongside securing an average of 10.5 rebounds and delivering an average of 3.5 blocks over four games.

Adding to his accolades, Mara participated in the prestigious Basketball Without Borders camp during the illustrious setting of the NBA All-Star weekend held in Salt Lake City, Utah back in 2023.

• Height: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
• Current Team: Stony Brook Seawolves (2023-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Sophomore

Rocco Muratori, a towering 7-foot-3-inch center hailing from West Lafayette, Indiana, has made waves in the basketball scene.

After honing his skills at IMG Academy, he went on to become a pivotal player for the Stony Brook Seawolves in the NCAA.

Known as one of the top three centers in Indiana and ranking among the top 30 players overall, Rocco demonstrated his prowess on the court by averaging 6.5 minutes in 30 games during his sophomore season. 

According to ESPN, in the previous season, he showcased an average of 1.1 points per game and secured an impressive tally of 1.1 rebounds per game across four starting appearances.

• Height: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
• Current Team: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (2022-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Sophomore

Connor Kern, a towering college basketball player standing at approximately 7 feet and 3 inches, currently serves as the center for the Texas A&M-CC Islanders.

The 2002-born player participated in 17 games in 2022-23, including the NCAA Tournament, where he secured a rebound against the top-ranked Alabama. Throughout the year, he accumulated a total of 18 points and 23 rebounds.

While he is not currently eligible for the NBA draft, he is expected to become eligible in 2026. Kern has expressed his intention to continue playing for the Texas A&M-CC Islanders for another season.

• Height: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
• Current Team: UConn Huskies (2022–present)
• Position: Center
• Year: Sophomore

Donovan Clingan, measuring 7-foot-2, commenced his first year at UConn as the backup center to Adama Sanogo.

He earned a spot on the Big East Conference All-Freshman team by the conclusion of the regular season. In the 2023 national championship game, Clingan contributed four points, three rebounds, a block, and two steals as the Huskies secured a 76–59 victory.

Despite being a prospective pick in the 2023 NBA draft, he opted to come back to UConn for his second year. Starting his sophomore season, Clingan took on the role of UConn's starting center.

He previously played high school basketball at Bristol Central.

• Height: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
• Current Team: Purdue Boilermakers (2022-Present)
• Position: Center 
• Year: Sophomore

William Berg opted for a redshirt during the 2022-23 season, preserving three seasons of eligibility beyond 2023-24.

Despite not participating in any games for the Boilermakers in the previous season, Berg has now been getting playing time since the commencement of the 2023-24 season.

A recruit who initially flew under the radar, Berg made his commitment to the Boilermakers in December 2022, rejecting offers from Illinois and Utah State. Notably, he only visited Utah State along with his Purdue visit.