Discover who Jérémy Gohier is, the giant Canadian teenager who first went viral at an American basketball tournament and has since kept growing, breaking records, and making his international debut for Canada.
Where is Jérémy Gohier from?
Jérémy is from the Quebec city of Laval. He is enrolled in the sports-study program at Georges Vanier School in Laval and now plays center for the Nobel Elite club as well as Canada’s youth national team. He previously received a Petro-Canada FACE scholarship, which supports talented young athletes.
How tall is Jérémy Gohier?
Jérémy now stands at 7’6″ (2.29 m) according to his official FIBA profile, after a remarkable growth spurt from 7’3″ (2.21 m) when the world first discovered him at age 13. At 7’6″, he is already taller than any player currently in the NBA, including Victor Wembanyama (7’4″ / 2.24 m).
Canada is clearly producing an incredible generation of giants. For comparison, Olivier Rioux, now 20, has become the tallest player ever to appear in NCAA basketball at 7’9″ (2.36 m) with the Florida Gators, while Zach Edey, 7’4″ (2.24 m), is now an NBA center for the Memphis Grizzlies after being drafted 9th overall in 2024.
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How old is Jérémy Gohier?
Jérémy was born on November 5, 2010, which makes him 15 years old. He remains one of the tallest teenagers on the planet. Back when he first went viral at 13, standing 7’3″ (2.21 m), he was already taller than both the tallest man and tallest woman of all time were at that same age: at 13, Zeng Jinlian measured 7’1″ (2.17 m) and Robert Wadlow measured 7’2″ (2.18 m). For another striking comparison, Victor Wembanyama stood “only” 6’8″ (2.03 m) at age 13, three full sizes shorter than Jérémy was at the same age.
Does Jérémy play basketball?
Yes, and he plays well! He shows surprising ball-handling, coordination and even shooting range despite his size and age. He first came to the world’s attention at the American Middle School Hoops Camp (MSHTV Camp). See for yourself:
7’3 7th grader Jeremy Gohier with his best Victor Wembanyama impression at #MSHTVCamp, courtesy of @EliteMixtapesYT . pic.twitter.com/QlcqUBmUPT
— MSHTV (@MSHTVOfficial) September 23, 2024
Since then he has gone well beyond viral clips. In the summer of 2025 he made his international debut for Canada at the FIBA U16 AmeriCup, where he was both the youngest and the tallest player on the roster. Across six games he averaged 2.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and shot nearly 47% from the field in limited minutes, gaining invaluable experience against older competition.
What’s the latest on Jérémy Gohier? (2026 update)
Now 7’6″ and 15 years old, Jérémy has become a genuine international prospect. Scouts have started tracking him closely, and reports indicate he has already received interest and offers from clubs and programs in the United States, Europe and even Russia. Specialist outlets have compared his mobile, perimeter-friendly game to a young Wembanyama, noting he can handle the ball and even hit step-back jumpers, rare traits at his height.
He is expected to join a high-level sports-study program in the United States before moving on to a major university and, potentially, the NBA around 2029–2030, if that’s the path he chooses, of course.
To keep up with his latest news, head to his Instagram account: @jaygohier