TCU basketball announces crucial Robbie Avila update
With the TCU basketball team looking to fill the void left by their top scorer from last season, David Punch, the program will be getting a big boost in the form of Robbie Avila.
Key points
- Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) A busy offseason for Robbie Avila, now ending up with TCU basketball It has been a whirlwind of an offseason for Avila, as after he was denied a return to Saint Louis due to the size of the roster and the fight for him to get an extra year of eligibility, the season has been in flux.
- As Avila was supposed to be rejoining Saint Louis after two seasons with the team after his time with the Indiana State Sycamores from 2022 to 2024, Avila looks to now help the TCU basketball program.
- Former Indiana State and Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila is finalizing a deal to play the 2026-27 season at TCU, according to multiple reports.
“UPDATE: Robbie Avila is headed to Fort Worth today to join the team at TCU, per ESPN sources.
Additional details
- Avila will likely need some time to ramp up ahead of joining TCU at full force, especially without being current enrolled at the school.
- Avila, who was granted a preliminary injunction in Missouri last week to play a fifth season, had his return to Saint Louis blocked by the College Sports Commission due to the Billikens already having 15 players on their roster.
- REQUIRED READING: College basketball Week 1 exposed contenders, pretenders in a hurry The 6-foot-10 center better known for his nickname "Cream Abdul-Jabbar" has been one of the most-productive bigs in college basketball the last four seasons.
- He's one of many men's college basketball players receiving an extra season of eligibility due to the court system after the NCAA only allowed players from class of 2023 onward to receive five seasons.
- However, it wasn’t too long before Avila found his next destination in TCU.
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