Towering Above the Rest—Literally
Let’s get specific here: at just 14, Jeremy Gohier is already taller than Victor Wembanyama (7ft 4in, or 2.24 m) and every player in the NBA right now. In the past year alone, Jeremy shot up another 4.3 inches (11 centimeters), making jaws drop wherever he goes.
Of course, it’s not all slam dunks and high-fives. Having all eyes on you can get a little tiresome. As Jeremy puts it,
“Whenever I go somewhere, everyone stares at me. I wish I were 5’11” (1.80 m) sometimes. There are times I just want to disappear, but I still prefer being as tall as I am if it means I get to play basketball.”
Despite the attention, Jeremy knows he has inspiring players to look up to—his idols are none other than Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.
Growing Up Fast—On and Off the Court
Like his basketball heroes, Jeremy already has international competition under his (very tall) belt. Last summer, he played in the under-16 AmeriCup for Team Canada, even though he was two years younger than most of the other players. The team went all the way to the final, though they ran into a brick wall known as the USA—and lost decisively.
Jeremy’s stats for the tournament:
- 2.5 points per game (shooting 46.7%)
- 4.3 rebounds per game
- 0.5 blocks per game
- 0.2 assists per game
- Average of 10.6 minutes on the court per game
Where Does All That Height Come From?
Surprisingly, Jeremy’s parents aren’t exactly giants. His father is 6’0″ (1.83 m), and his mother 5’7″ (1.70 m). But there are some big genes in the family: a grandfather at 6’5″ (1.96 m), and another relative standing 6’11” (2.10 m). Doctors have ruled out gigantism; this is just a family of tall folks, with Jeremy breaking new ground.
His mother remembers cradling a two-year-old Jeremy who was already nearly 4’0″ (1.20 m). By the time he was nine, he was 5’7″ (1.70 m)—the height many adults dream of—and she has memories of him coming home from school with ripped pants.
“His teacher told us he played on his knees with his classmates so he could keep up,” his mother recalls.
She’s hoping her son won’t hit the 8’2″ (2.50 m) mark, but so far, there’s no slowing him down.
The Future—Could He Be the Tallest Basketball Player Ever?
Looking ahead, Jeremy could form a truly intimidating duo in the paint for Team Canada if paired with Olivier Rioux, who’s currently 7’8.5″ (2.35 m) and playing for the Florida Gators in the NCAA at age 19. The future of Canadian basketball might just be measured in feet and inches!
Jeremy’s story is just beginning, but even now, it’s got people both in and outside the basketball world watching to see just how high this young star will rise—literally and figuratively.
