Robbie Avila, the former Saint Louis center, is reportedly “finalizing” a move to TCU and is expected to hit campus this very week. This is not just any transfer, either, as a judge had to step in and grant Avila a preliminary injunction just to clear him to play this season!
Avila’s Return to College Hoops After Lakers Stint
This move is huge for TCU, snagging a center with a four-year college career already under his belt. ESPN’s Pete Thamel dropped the news, confirming that Avila should be arriving at the TCU campus imminently. The fact a judge had to grant an injunction for him to play this season adds a whole other layer to this story. He is cleared, he is playing, and that is what matters for TCU fans.
From Indiana State to the NBA Summer League and Back
Avila’s journey has been wild already. He started his collegiate career at Indiana State, playing all four years there. After that, he went undrafted, but still managed to link up with the Los Angeles Lakers. He actually suited up for L.A. in the NBA Summer League, getting a taste of the pros. However, a full-blown pro contract never came to be, making this return to college ball at TCU a big deal.
So, Avila is back in the college game, bringing that pro-level experience, even if it was just Summer League, to TCU. With that injunction in place, you know fans are gonna be hyped to see him on the court. Keep your eyes on TCU this season, because Robbie Avila is officially back in action!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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