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Blocked by Roster Limits At Saint Louis, Robbie Avila Expected To Join TCU

TCU is working to add Robbie Avila to its roster after the former Saint Louis player was cleared to play by a judge but barred from returnin...

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Blocked by Roster Limits At Saint Louis, Robbie Avila Expected To Join TCU

Closing in on TCU commitment Avila (not injury related) is closing in on a commitment to play for TCU for the 2026-27 season if granted eligibility, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Avila was previously reported to be committed to play for his former school, St. Louis, if granted eligibility, but it looks as if he's ready to make the jump to the power conference level. The 6-foot-10 center is currently fighting to gain an additional year of eligibility for the coming season. His eligibility status will be worth keeping an eye on as the start of the season continues to get underway.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eligibility still a problem, out vs. Mizzou Avila (not injury related) is out for Tuesday's game against Missouri, according to Stu on SLU.

Impact The College Sports Commission stepped in shortly after Avila was granted a permanent injunction for the 2026-27 NCAA season. According to The Field of 68, the commission says that Saint Louis adding him would violate roster limits, as the Billikens are at 15 players and he would be No. 16 on their team. Until matters are resolved, Avila is out once more due to a problem with his collegiate eligibility, and it's unclear how long his new issue will take to resolve.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila, the A-10 player of the year, gets injunction to play this season

Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila has been granted a preliminary injunction to play a fifth season of college basketball for the Billikens

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Granted eligibility Avila (not injury related) has been granted a permanent injunction granting him eligibility for the 2026-27 season, per The Field of 68.

Impact Avila had previously committed to play for Saint Louis if granted eligibility and now will officially join the Billikens ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 senior is expected to be a major contributor and should provide a sizeable boost to Saint Louis' conference title and NCAA tournament hopes.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform for regular-season opener Avila (not injury related) is not in uniform for Monday's game against Lehigh, Stu On SLU reports.

Impact Avila not in uniform for Saint Louis' regular-season opener confirms that he is out for it Monday. The fifth-year senior's availability will not be updated after his hearing or ruling on the hearing, currently scheduled for Wednesday. Avila required a challenge for eligibility after playing 30-plus games in each of his four seasons between Indiana State and Saint Louis.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to play for SLU if cleared Avila (not injury related) has continued to practice with St. Louis and plans to play for the Billikens if awarded another season of eligibility, per Stu On SLU.

Impact Avila is currently working through the process of gathering a final year of eligibility through the court system and plans to play for the Billikens if ruled eligible. The 6-foot-10 senior averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game for the Billikens last season and would provide a major boost to the team's A-10 conference ambitions as well as NCAA tournament hopes.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Avila will sit out Monday's game against Lehigh while the team awaits the result of his upcoming court case, Jeff Goodman of Fieldof68.com reports.

Impact Avila has another court case set for Nov. 4. The team will wait for the result of the case before playing Avila in games. The Billikens are set to host Missouri on Nov. 6, and Avila's absence would certainly be felt against the Tigers.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Temporarily eligible for 2026-27 Avila has been granted a temporary restraining order allowing him to join Saint Louis' roster, although he's only temporarily eligible as he has an injunction hearing slated for No...

Impact Avila's next hearing comes after the Bilikins' first game, so he should be available for the opener against Lehigh. The star center, who averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season while shooting 41 percent from distance, would be a massive boost to this roster, and at the moment, he's trending towards suiting up for Saint Louis this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still awaiting eligibility Avila is still awaiting eligibility to see whether he'll be able to play in the 2026-27 season, according to Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Avila played for the Lakers in the 2026 NBA Summer League, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be eligible to play in the upcoming college campaign. If he gets the green light, he should be a dominant interior presence. He averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game for Saint Louis in the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers rookie Robbie Avila's potential college return gets harsh reality check Los Angeles Lakers rookie Robbie Avila (aka “Cream Abdul-Jabbar”) couldn’t transfer to a new school if he were to return to college, which w...

AUGUST 2 • NYPOST.COM

Lakers rookie Robbie Avila considering return to college in stunning reversal LeBron James might not be the only recognizable Los Angeles Laker who’s leaving the team this offseason.

AUGUST 1 • NYPOST.COM

Exclusive | From 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' to 'Larry Nerd', Lakers' Robbie Avila ranks nicknames LAS VEGAS — Robbie Avila has heard the chants. He heard the fans inside of Thomas & Mack Center shouting “We Want Rob-bie!” during the secon...

JULY 14 • NYPOST.COM

End of outstanding career Avila finished Saturday's 95-72 loss to Michigan with nine points (3-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt), one rebound and five assists across 30 minutes.

Impact Avila will finish his collegiate career 10 points shy of the 2,000-point milestone after four seasons averaging double-digit scoring and 4-plus rebounds per contest. He may be remembered most for the rec specs and the nicknames, but Avila had also been a reliable fantasy producer in formats that featured him during two seasons at Indiana State and two more at Saint Louis.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Avila nicknames, ranked: Saint Louis' glasses-wearing star shines in March Madness for Billikens | Sporting News There's nothing in college basketball quite like Avila.

MARCH 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michigan and Saint Louis play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines take on the Saint Louis Billikens in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Dusty May and Josh Schertz put friendship on hold as Michigan meets Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament

Michigan’s Dusty May has enjoyed the close bond he’s developed with Saint Louis’ Josh Schertz

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

With thick goggles and colorful nicknames, Robbie Avila is leading Saint Louis in March Madness

Saint Louis center Robbie Avila doesn't look the part of basketball star with his thick goggles and the way he lumbers up and down the court

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Michigan Wolverines and Saint Louis Billikens meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines square off against the Saint Louis Billikens in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Saint Louis' blowout win over Georgia was two years in the making Behind star center Robbie Avila and coach Josh Schertz, the Saint Louis Billikens had one of the most impressive NCAA Tournament first-round...

MARCH 20 • USATODAY.COM

Saint Louis pounds Georgia 102-77 in March Madness as Dion Brown dominates at the rim with 18 points

Dion Brown scored 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, all on layups and dunks, and Saint Louis blew out Georgia 102-77 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

The many nicknames of Indiana State's Robbie Avila, ranked from Cream Abdul-Jabbar to Larry Nerd | Sporting News Larry Nerd? Cream Abdul-Jabbar? Let's rank the many nicknames Robbie Avila, Saint Louis' bespectacled basketball sensation.

MARCH 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Georgia Bulldogs play the Saint Louis Billikens in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Georgia Bulldogs face the Saint Louis Billikens in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Midwest preview: Fresh off first NCAA Tournament win, Howard braces to face No. 1 seed Michigan

Howard coach Kenny Blakeney's first glimpse at Michigan came as a fan when he watched the Wolverines play Duke in-person in late February

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Georgia and Saint Louis meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Georgia Bulldogs play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Saint Louis Billikens

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

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Blocked by Roster Limits At Saint Louis, Robbie Avila Expected To Join TCU

Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila, the A-10 player of the year, gets injunction to play this season

Michigan and Saint Louis play in second round of NCAA Tournament

Dusty May and Josh Schertz put friendship on hold as Michigan meets Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament

With thick goggles and colorful nicknames, Robbie Avila is leading Saint Louis in March Madness

Michigan Wolverines and Saint Louis Billikens meet in NCAA Tournament second round

Saint Louis pounds Georgia 102-77 in March Madness as Dion Brown dominates at the rim with 18 points

Georgia Bulldogs play the Saint Louis Billikens in first round of NCAA Tournament

Midwest preview: Fresh off first NCAA Tournament win, Howard braces to face No. 1 seed Michigan

Georgia and Saint Louis meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament