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Robbie Avila scores 24 to help Saint Louis hold off Richmond 63-59

Robbie Avila had 24 points to help Saint Louis hold off Richmond 63-59

JANUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Hochman: What, me worry? SLU hoops now seems tough with a healthy Robbie Avila Robbie Avila, now healthy, sure seems as good as advertised for St. Louis U.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Strong showing Saturday Avila (illness) had 23 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), six rebounds, six assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 78-57 win over William Woods.

Impact Avila was initially listed as questionable due to an illness, but based on how dominant he looked on both ends of the court, the big man wasn't affected by this problem. He was Saint Louis' second-highest scorer behind Gibson Jimerson's 28-point effort, but he also made his presence felt in other categories.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Avila is questionable for Saturday's game against William Woods due to illness, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Avila is at risk of missing Saturday's contest due to an illness. The junior center is averaging 17.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wofford visits Avila and Saint Louis

Saint Louis takes on the Wofford Terriers after Robbie Avila scored 28 points in Saint Louis' 81-77 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Robbie Avila scores 19 to lead Saint Louis over winless Chicago State 85-62

Robbie Avila’s 19 points helped Saint Louis defeat winless Chicago State 85-62

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

A rusty Robbie Avila returns to SLU's lineup as Billikens bounce back with 81-67 win Isaiah Swope scored 30 points, Kalu Anya had 18 rebounds and Robbie Avila played for the first time in three weeks in a 81-67 win over Quinn...

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Available Monday Avila (ankle) will appear in Monday's game against Quinnipiac, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Avila will return to the court against the Bobcats after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-10 junior, who averaged 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 31.2 minutes per game last season (37 starts), will look to provide an instant boost for the 2-2 Billikens.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday night Avila (ankle) won't play on Friday night against Wichita State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Avila has missed the past two games after playing in the opener, and he'll make it three straight. The center scored 16 points and added five rebounds and five assists in the opener, but he'll remain sidelined with a nagging ankle injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming non-contact practice Avila (ankle) has resumed non-contact work in practice and is coming closer to a return to action, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It's great news for Avila following a trio of missed games after the 6-foot-10 junior suffered a sprained ankle in the Billikens' season opener against Santa Clara. The former Indiana State transfer was previously viewed as week-to-week with the injury and was not expected to make his return to game action until December. Prior to his injury, Avila accounted for 16 points, five rebounds and five assists to go along with a steal and a pair of blocks in the season opener, highlighting his all around impact for the team. His return to practice is encouraging and his status will continue to be worth monitoring moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out a few more weeks Avila (ankle) is next expected to return in the month of November, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Avila, who suffered an ankle sprain in SLU's season opener, has yet to return to practice, and is not expected to return prior to December 2nd, according to head coach Josh Schertz. The 6-foot-10 junior was a sensation for the Billikens last season, averaging 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 37 starts. Avila's status will continue to be monitored and Kalu Anya (illness) is his projected replacement in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Avila (ankle) is week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury during St. Louis's season opener against Santa Clara, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Avila will reportedly miss "a couple of weeks" according to the school. The 6-foot-10 junior was a star with the Billikens last season, averaging 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 37 starts. In Avila's absence, SLU will likely turn to AJ Casey and Kilian Brockhoff to step up in the Billikens' frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Avila suffered a right ankle sprain in Monday's season opener against Santa Clara, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The 2024-25 season couldn't have started any worse for Avila, who twisted his ankle in the second half and was later seen with ice on the bench in the latter stages of the contest, as Durando reported. This should put his availability for the team's upcoming games in jeopardy.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

For SLU, Schertz and Avila, the coach and the star, have a bond on and off the court New SLU coach Josh Schertz and star center Robbie Avila, who both came from Indiana State, don't hesitate to make jokes at the others' expen...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Will start in exhibition Avila (ankle) will start in Saint Louis' exhibition game Friday against Maryville, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Friday will be the first glimpse of Avila in some form of game action for Saint Louis. The big man transferred there from Indiana State, whose unprecedented 2023-24 season did wonders for him. Avila averaged 17.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 three-pointers made on 53.6/39.4/80.8 shooting splits then. While the Atlantic 10 is expected to provide somewhat stiffer competition for him, there is at least an adequate chance he can replicate all that output as part of his new team.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday on-court work expected Avila (ankle) is expected to return to on-court work Sunday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Avila returning to on-court work slightly boosts his chances of participating in Saint Louis' next game, an exhibition currently scheduled for Oct. 25 against Maryville. According to the team's head coach Josh Schertz, Avila could play limited minutes then should he suffer no setbacks between now and the Billikens' upcoming preseason matchup.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not given OK for exhibition Avila (ankle) did not play during Saint Louis' exhibition game Friday against Rockhurst.

Impact Avila sitting out Saint Louis' latest exhibition was planned, as confirmed by Stu Durando of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. While the junior has been confirmed as "OK" to begin Saint Louis' 2024-25 season, him sitting out preseason action Friday is at least some cause for concern. Perhaps that will be alleviated when the Billikens play their next exhibition, currently scheduled for Oct. 25 against Maryville.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be OK for 2024-25 opener Avila (ankle) will be "OK" for the beginning of Saint Louis' 2024-25 season, according to David Jablonski of The Dayton Daily News.

Impact Despite Avila being expected to be "sidelined" for multiple weeks, they do not include the week Saint Louis' 2024-25 season is expected to begin, exactly scheduled for a game against Santa Clara on Nov. 4. This means the junior will have an immediate opportunity to show what he can do. There was no sophomore slump for Avila, who instead rose to the occasion by averaging career highs of 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists across his 37 games started.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sidelined several weeks Avila suffered a significant lateral ankle sprain and will be sidelined for, at least, a few weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The extent of the injury hasn't been revealed yet, but if Avila suffered a significant injury, then he might have to spend some time sidelined in order to be ready for the regular-season opener on Nov. 4. This means his status for the exhibition game against Rockhurst on Oct. 18 is in jeopardy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo scan Saturday Avila will undergo a scan Saturday to determine if he suffered more than an ankle sprain, per Stu Durando of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Avila has suffered some sort of ankle-to-foot injury, confirmed not only by a future scan but also by him recently being seen wearing a protective boot. Best-case scenario, his scan comes out clean before Saint Louis' team hosts Rockhurst for an exhibition on Oct. 18.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Avila takes on teaching role in early stages of SLU workouts The second day of summer workouts marked the start of a five-month countdown until SLU opens the season Nov. 4 against Santa Clara in South...

JUNE 4, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Robbie Avila follows coach, commits to Saint Louis Former Indiana State standout Robbie Avila is following his old coach to his new destination, Saint Louis.Avila announced on social media Sa...

APRIL 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Indiana State Standout Robbie Avila to Follow Coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis "Cream Abdul-Jabbar" is on the move.

APRIL 20, 2024 • SI.COM

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APRIL 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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APRIL 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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