It goes without saying that height is an important factor to consider when evaluating the basketball betting markets at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Who Are the Tallest Basketball Players From Canada?
| Rank | Name | Height | Team |
| 1 | Olivier Rioux | 7'9" | UC Irvine Anteaters/Florida Gators |
| 2 | Sim Bhullar | 7'5" | Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers |
| 3 | Zach Edey | 7'4" | Memphis Grizzlies |
| T-4 | Maxime Meyer | 7'1" | Duke |
| T-4 | Hunter Harding | 7'1" | Elon Phoenix |
| T-6 | Javonte Brown | 7'0" | Calgary Surge |
| T-6 | Tegra Izay | 7'0" | Brampton Honey Badgers |
| T-6 | Cyril Martynov | 7'0" | Ottawa BlackJacks |
| T-6 | Caelum Swanton-Rodger | 7'0" | Calgary Surge |
| T-6 | Kelly Olynyk | 7'0" | Free Agent |
1. Olivier Rioux, 7’9”
Olivier Rioux is the tallest player in college basketball history. He also holds the record for being the tallest teenager ever.
2. Sim Bhullar, 7’5”
Undrafted in 2014, Sim Bhullar went on to play three NBA games for the Sacramento Kings. He’s spent the majority of his career playing in Taiwan.
3. Zach Edey, 7’4”
Zach Edey was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA draft. He was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 2024-25.
T-4. Maxime Meyer, 7’1”
Having drawn comparisons to Edey, Maxime Meyer has committed to Duke. He is an intriguing prospect with the upside to be selected in the lottery.
T-4. Hunter Harding, 7’1”
Hunter Harding played for Indiana State and Central Michigan before joining the Elon Phoenix ahead of the 2026-27 college hoops season.
T-6. Javonte Brown, 7’0”
Javonte Brown played for several Division I schools before signing with the Calgary Surge ahead of the 2025 CEBL season. He’s a force in the paint at both ends.
T-6. Tegra Izay, 7’0”
Tegra Izay signed with the Brampton Honey Badgers in April 2026. Izay had a six-year collegiate career and consistently posted eye-catching block numbers.
T-6. Cyril Martynov, 7’0”
Impactful at both ends of the court, Cyril Martynov signed with the Ottawa BlackJacks after a lengthy collegiate career.
T-6. Caelum Swanton-Rodger, 7’0”
An effective rim protector and prolific rebounder, Caelum Swanton-Rodger had an impressive season in the Sun Belt Conference before signing with the Surge.
T-6. Kelly Olynyk, 7’0”
Kelly Olynyk is an NBA veteran who has played for eight teams since being drafted in 2013. He’s an adept shooter from beyond the arc and has made just under 37% of his career 3s in the NBA.
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