Saint Louis transfer Robbie Avila is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Avila was granted a preliminary injunction last week for a fifth year of eligibility, but Saint Louis was denied a request to exceed its 15-player roster limit. Avila ultimately pivoted and entered the transfer portal.
The 23-year-old was the Atlantic 10 player of the year during the 2025-26 season, averaging 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game for Saint Louis. Avila helped lead the Billikens to a blowout win over Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to national champion Michigan in the round of 32.
Avila went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft before signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He became a household name in college basketball after a two-season run with Indiana State from 2022 to 2024 before transferring to Saint Louis.
TCU is off to a 3-0 start this season and has scored at least 98 points in all three contests. Under head coach Jamie Dixon, the Horned Frogs have made the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five seasons.
