Tallest Active Basketball Players 2025: Ranking Biggest Giants
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Modern basketball has evolved to value versatility, but these towering players prove that height is still a game-changer. From the 7-foot-6 giants to agile 7-footers, the tallest active basketball players bring a mix of old-school rim protection and new-school skill. Let’s count down the top seven, starting with the tallest of them all. Tacko Fall tops the list at 7'6 being the tallest active player in the NBA.
The tallest active basketball player in 2025 is Tacko Fall at 229 cm (7 ft 6 in) as of September 2, 2025, 16:00 UTC, followed by Boban Marjanović and Zach Edey at 224 cm (7 ft 4 in). (NBL) (NBA)
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At a Glance
- Leader: Tacko Fall, 229 cm (7 ft 6 in), roster‑listed height. (NBL)
- Runner‑up and third: Boban Marjanović 224 cm (7 ft 4 in) and Zach Edey 224 cm (7 ft 4 in), listed by NBA roster pages which reflect barefoot policy. (NBA)
- Average of top 10: 222 cm (about 7 ft 4 in).
- Range: 219 cm to 229 cm across the top 10.
- League representation: NBA 4, EuroLeague or ACB 4, B.League Japan 1, free agent who appeared in 2024–25 1. (NBA) (EuroLeague) (Team site)
- Snapshot: Heights captured from official profiles as of September 2, 2025, 16:00 UTC.
- Scope: Men’s basketball only; official roster heights prioritised. NBA pages are treated as barefoot; most non‑NBA pages are roster‑listed without an explicit measurement standard. (NBA) (EuroLeague) (Team site)
Top 10 Tallest Active Basketball Players In 2025
Official heights move with roster audits and league policies, so we rely on primary profiles and capture a single snapshot for comparability. NBA pages reflect barefoot measurements, while EuroLeague, ACB, B.League and NBL pages typically provide roster‑listed heights that may reflect shoes‑on or legacy measurements. (NBA) (EuroLeague) (Team site)
The list below standardises to a global view. It spans the NBA, EuroLeague, Spain’s ACB, Japan’s B.League and recent NBL or CBA participation. Where a player is a free agent at snapshot time but played officially in 2024–25, he qualifies under our active definition. (NBA) (EuroLeague) (Team site)
1) Tacko Fall – 7'6" (2.29 m)
Tacko Fall's official roster‑listed height is 229 cm, the tallest among active professionals at this snapshot. He played the 2024–25 season with the New Zealand Breakers and later joined Nanjing in the CBA, before parting with the Breakers in July 2025. (NBL) (Team site)
His height is central to a rim‑protection profile that has travelled from NBA stints to China’s CBA and Oceania’s NBL. Availability, conditioning and fit determine minutes, but the combination of size and touch around the rim continues to make him a situational value add for clubs that emphasise drop coverage and set‑piece advantages. (NBL)
2) Boban Marjanović – 7'4" (2.24 m)
Serbian center Boban Marjanović stands at 224 cm on his NBA profile, which reflects the league’s barefoot policy. (NBA)
Boban’s usage is matchup‑driven, yet his size, soft hands and screening still swing second‑unit possessions. In short bursts he remains an elite offensive rebounder and efficient finisher, while his locker‑room presence and fan equity extend his utility beyond the rotation. (NBA)
3) Zach Edey — 224 cm (7 ft 4 in)
Memphis lists Edey at 224 cm on the NBA’s official player page. (NBA)
Edey’s NCAA dominance translated into a clear interior identity. For Memphis, his value centres on deep seals, put‑backs and drop coverage, with development lanes in mobility screens and hand‑off reads. Size plus touch gives him immediate on‑court gravity. (NBA)
4) Youssoupha Fall — 223 cm (7 ft 4 in)
EuroLeague lists Fall at 223 cm for FC Barcelona. (EuroLeague)
Barcelona leverage Fall’s length as a paint deterrent and lob target in short rolls. His role scales with opponent size and foul context, and his sheer frame changes shot maps even when usage is modest. (EuroLeague)
5) Khalifa (Christ) Koumadje — 223 cm (7 ft 4 in)
EuroLeague’s official profile lists Koumadje at 223 cm; he joined Olympiacos for the 2025 preseason. (EuroLeague) (BasketNews)
Koumadje’s size anchors drop coverage and offensive glass work. For Olympiacos he profiles as a rim‑running reserve with plus shot‑blocking instincts, particularly valuable against post‑heavy lineups. (EuroLeague)
6) Bol Bol — 221 cm (7 ft 3 in)
Phoenix’s NBA profile lists Bol at 221 cm. (NBA)
Bol’s rare handle‑and‑shoot package at his size gives Phoenix lineup elasticity. When the shot diet is balanced and defensive positioning holds, his length yields blocks from the weak side and alters mid‑range pull‑ups. (NBA)
7) Victor Wembanyama — 221 cm (7 ft 3 in)
San Antonio’s NBA page lists Wembanyama at 221 cm as of this snapshot, consistent with the league’s barefoot approach. (NBA)
Wembanyama’s height, reach and lateral agility redefine shot deterrence. Offensively, Spurs actions use him as a spacer, handler and hub, producing a unique blend of rim pressure and perimeter creation uncommon at this size. (NBA)
8) Georgios Papagiannis — 220 cm (7 ft 3 in)
EuroLeague’s profile lists Papagiannis at 220 cm; he was registered with AS Monaco in 2024–25. (EuroLeague)
Papagiannis profiles as a rim protector and target in deep seals. His mid‑post touch and screen angles remain useful against switching, and his experience across Greece, Turkey and France translates to consistent drop coverage reads. (EuroLeague)
9) Walter “Edy” Tavares — 220 cm (7 ft 3 in)
Real Madrid’s official page lists Tavares at 220 cm. Some databases and features cite 221–223 cm; we use Madrid’s current roster listing for consistency. (Team site)
Madrid’s defence orients around his paint control and box‑out dominance. On offence he excels as a vertical spacer, and his screening creates downhill lanes for Madrid’s guards and wings in both ACB and EuroLeague play. (Team site) (EuroLeague)
10) Kai Sotto — 220 cm (7 ft 3 in)
Koshigaya Alphas and the B.League roster pages list Sotto at 220 cm. (Team site) (B.League)
Sotto’s growth curve features rim protection, touch as a finisher, and a developing face‑up game. Japan’s B.League gives him a high‑usage runway while he rehabs and returns from injury setbacks. (Team site)
Why Heights Differ Across Sources
Heights differ because leagues follow different standards and update cadences. The NBA instructs teams to publish barefoot measurements, usually verified at training camp and, for prospects, at the draft combine. Many international leagues and team sites publish a general roster height that may reflect shoes‑on or legacy figures. Media databases sometimes lag roster audits, which explains 1–3 cm swings for the same player within a season. (NBA) (EuroLeague) (ESPN)
Translation and localisation add noise. Some clubs round to the nearest centimetre, while others display half‑inch increments in English‑language pages. Our approach chooses the current official roster source closest to the player’s present registration. Where a widely cited alternative exists, we note it in prose but keep one figure in the table for consistency. (EuroLeague) (Team site)
Close Contenders
- Artem Pustovyi, 219 cm (7 ft 2 in) — Newly signed with MoraBanc Andorra for 2025–26 after 2024–25 in ACB; official heights list 219 cm. (ACB) (Team site)
- Kristaps Porziņģis, 218 cm (7 ft 2 in) — Now with the Atlanta Hawks; NBA page lists 218 cm. (NBA)
FAQ
Who is the tallest active basketball player right now?
Tacko Fall at 229 cm (7 ft 6 in) as of September 2, 2025, 16:00 UTC. (NBL)
Are NBA heights listed barefoot or in shoes?
NBA roster pages are published as barefoot heights under the league’s policy. (NBA) (ESPN)
Do G League and international leagues count in this ranking?
Yes. We include NBA, EuroLeague, ACB and other top domestic leagues, plus players who appeared officially in the most recent season. (NBA) (EuroLeague)
Why do player heights differ across websites?
Leagues use different measurement standards and update cycles. We prefer current official roster pages and note credible alternatives. (NBA) (EuroLeague) (Team site)
How often do official heights get updated?
NBA heights typically refresh at training camp, while international clubs update upon signings and preseason registration. We refresh this list at season start and after major roster changes. (NBA) (EuroLeague)
Methodology
- Active definition: Player is under contract or registered with a top league at snapshot time, or appeared in an official game in 2024–25; retired or unsigned free agents are excluded.
- Heights: NBA roster pages use barefoot policy; international leagues list roster heights (often shoes-on). All figures taken from official team, league or FIBA profiles as of September 2, 2025, 16:00 UTC.
- Conversion: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 foot = 12 inches. Heights rounded to the nearest whole cm and inch; ties ordered alphabetically.
Sources
- Victor Wembanyama — Player page. NBA, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Boban Marjanović — Player page. NBA, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Zach Edey — Player page. NBA, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Bol Bol — Player page. NBA, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Kristaps Porziņģis — Player page. NBA, accessed September 2, 2025.
- NBA Draft Combine Measurements and policy context. NBA Stats Combine hub; ESPN report on barefoot policy, accessed September 2, 2025. and NBAESPN.com
- Khalifa (Christ) Koumadje — Player profile. EuroLeague, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Olympiacos brings in Koumadje for preseason. BasketNews, August 21, 2025.
- Youssoupha Fall — Player profile. EuroLeague, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Georgios Papagiannis — Player profile. EuroLeague, accessed September 2, 2025.
- Walter “Edy” Tavares — Real Madrid official profile. Real Madrid C.F., accessed September 2, 2025. Real Madrid CF | Web Oficiall
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