Robbie Avila to join TCU basketball for 2026-27 season, per reports
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. ESPN reported Avila is heading to Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday, Nov. 12, with his formal addition to the roster expected in the next 24 hours. 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. Avila had previously followed Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis from Indiana State. 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. The 2025-26 Atlantic-10 Player of the Year averaged 12.8 points with 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game last season after averaging over 17 points per game in 2023-24 and 2024-25 at Indiana State and Saint Louis, respectively. He's one of many men's college basketball players receiving an extra season of eligibility due to the court system after the NCAA
