TCU moves closer to signing Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
TCU is nearing an agreement to add Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila as the 2026-27 college basketball season progresses. Avila, who was named Atlantic-10 Player of the Year, received a preliminary injunction last week that allows him to compete for a fifth season. The decision was issued by a St. Louis City Circuit Judge. TCU's interest in Avila signals their intent to strengthen the roster ahead of the upcoming games. Further updates regarding the transfer are anticipated as negotiations continue.
- •TCU closing in on Robbie Avila's transfer from Saint Louis
- •Avila earned Atlantic-10 Player of the Year honors
- •He received an injunction to play a fifth season
- •Negotiations are ongoing for finalizing the transfer
- •Details on the transfer are expected soon
- 4:28 PMESPN — Sources: Former Saint Louis star Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — TCU reportedly finalizing a deal to add Robbie Avila after he was blocked from playing for St. Louis
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — TCU closing in on adding Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila
"TCU is closing in on adding Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila two weeks into the 2026-27 college basketball season, On3’s Joe Tipton confirms. Avila, the reigning Atlantic-10 Player of the Year, earned a preliminary injunction to play a fifth season from a St. Louis City Circuit Judge last week. This is a breaking news story […]
"Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the 205 A-10 player of the year, is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN.
"Robbie Avila was granted a fifth year of college eligibility in early November.
Sources
External links- ESPNNov 12, 2026, 4:28 PMSources: Former Saint Louis star Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU
Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the 205 A-10 player of the year, is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 4:11 PMTCU reportedly finalizing a deal to add Robbie Avila after he was blocked from playing for St. Louis
Robbie Avila was granted a fifth year of college eligibility in early November.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 3:27 PMTCU closing in on adding Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila
TCU is closing in on adding Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila two weeks into the 2026-27 college basketball season, On3’s Joe Tipton confirms. Avila, the reigning Atlantic-10 Player of the Year, earned a preliminary injunction to play a fifth season from a St. Louis City Circuit Judge last week. This is a breaking news story […]
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