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TCU is working to add former Saint Louis player Robbie Avila after return to Billikens was nixed

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 returning to the Billikens due to roster restric...

18 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Green scores 22, Saint Louis takes down Northern Kentucky 125-63

Trey Green had 22 points in Saint Louis’ 125-63 win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

McCottry and Sharma score 17 apiece, Saint Louis makes 14 3s to topple Missouri 90-84

Amari McCottry and Ishan Sharma scored 17 points apiece and Saint Louis defeated Missouri 90-84 as the Show Me Showdown rivalry was renewed after a 25-year absence on Friday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Robbie Avila - 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

Robbie Avila - 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

Saint Louis beats Lehigh 92-67 as Kellen Thames scores 15

Saint Louis makes a strong start to the season, defeating Lehigh 92-67 on Monday

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Jermel Thomas - Catches brief action Thomas (undisclosed) produced no counting stats in one minute during Monday's 92-67 victory over Lehigh.

Impact While the contribution was limited, the fact Thomas was able to briefly see the court suggests he's over whatever injury had him limited in exhibition play. The freshman is in line for a backcourt depth role in 2026-27.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Amari McCottry - Limited action in opener McCottry (undisclosed) chipped in 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 92-67 victory over Lehigh.

Impact McCottry was limited in exhibition play by an unspecified injury but was one of the top bench producers in Monday's opener. Considering he started 31 games in 34 appearances last season, look for the junior wing's role to keep growing in non-conference play. Next up is a Friday matchup against Missouri that could serve as an early resume-building opportunity.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Jones - Starting in regular-season opener Jones (ankle) is starting in Monday's game against Lehigh, according to Stu On SLU.

Impact Jones has yet to miss time in his collegiate career, and his active streak will continue Monday. In 35 games (33 starts) for Saint Louis last season, he averaged 9.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists. It marked Jones' first year for Saint Louis, and he should be more comfortable with the team going into his second campaign with the Billikens.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Avila - 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

Robbie Avila - 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

Robbie Avila - 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

Alon Michaeli - Seven rebounds off bench Michaeli (ankle) logged six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's preseason win over Bradley.

Impact Michaeli provides Saint Louis with a proven piece, at least from a complementary perspective. Last season, he was a regular part of Colorado's rotation. Even though Michaeli did not start any games, part of the sophomore's charm was using his big frame (he stands 6-foot-9 and weighs 235 pounds) to occasionally grab some rebounds, as he did Friday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Jones - Dealing with ankle issue Jones aggravated an ankle sprain from last week and is uncertain for the start of the 2026-27 regular season, Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz told Stu On SLU.

Impact Even with Schertz indicating Jones could have returned, the ankle issue is still worth monitoring for Saint Louis heading into its next outing. Any lingering limitation would affect the Billikens' depth for the start of the 2026-27 regular season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Amari McCottry - Sits out Friday's exhibition McCottry was not in uniform ahead of Friday's exhibition against Bradley, according to Stu On SLU.

Impact Saint Louis will be without one of its key frontcourt contributors for Friday's game. Any continued absence would leave a notable hole in the Billikens' rotation. It remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for the regular-season opener against Lehigh on Monday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Avila - 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

Alon Michaeli - Sits with ankle issue Michaeli did not play Friday for Saint Louis due to a sprained ankle suffered Thursday, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The forward appears to be part of Saint Louis' regular rotation, as he would have been among the first players off the bench had he been healthy. His absence impacts the Billikens' frontcourt depth, and the next few days will be key to determining whether he'll be able to play in the beginning of the regular season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Avila - 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

Sheek Pearson - Commits to Saint Louis Pearson has committed to Saint Louis, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Pearson didn't play a single minute during the 2025-26 season, but he'll look to get a fresh start in a new program in 2026-27. The 6-foot-11 forward will compete for minutes in the frontcourt, but it's unclear what kind of role he'll have due to his inactivity.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Strong - Transfers to Saint Louis Strong is transferring to Saint Louis, per Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Strong is headed to Saint Louis after averaging 10.0 points and 2.3 rebounds across 32 games for South Carolina during the 2025 campaign. The 6-foot-8 forward spent his first two seasons at Boston College and has one year of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alon Michaeli - Heading to Saint Louis Michaeli has committed to play for Saint Louis for the 2026-27 season, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Michaeli will join the Billikens following a single season with Colorado. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 7.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game across 31 contests for the Buffs this past season. He will retain three years of eligibility with Saint Louis moving forward.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Jones - Returning to SLU Jones will return to Saint Louis for the 2026-27 season, per The Field of 68.

Impact Jones was among a number of Billikens confirmed to be returning in a recent video on social media. The 6-foot-5 junior averaged 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game across 35 contests for Saint Louis this past season after transferring in from Northern Illinois in the off-season. He will retain a single year of eligibility.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ishan Sharma - Staying at Saint Louis Sharma has reached a deal to stay at Saint Louis for the 2026 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Sharma transferred to Saint Louis from Virginia prior to the start of last season, and he ended up averaging 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 22.2 minutes in 35 games. The 6-foot-5 guard has two years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

NC State announces hiring of former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey as men's basketball coach

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

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TCU is working to add former Saint Louis player Robbie Avila after return to Billikens was nixed

Green scores 22, Saint Louis takes down Northern Kentucky 125-63

McCottry and Sharma score 17 apiece, Saint Louis makes 14 3s to topple Missouri 90-84

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

Saint Louis beats Lehigh 92-67 as Kellen Thames scores 15

NC State announces hiring of former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey as men's basketball coach