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TCU Lands Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila
Robbie Avila joins TCU after roster limits block his Saint Louis spot.
In brief
Robbie Avila joins TCU after roster limits block his Saint Louis spot. Robbie Avila transfers to TCU to fill a roster spot after Saint Louis' roster limit issue. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Robbie Avila transfer
Robbie Avila joins TCU after Saint Louis blocked him from roster due to roster limits.
“Mr. Avila may be eligible to play college basketball this season, but there is no roster slot available for him at Saint Louis University”
Roster limit issue
Saint Louis had 15-man roster but added Avila would violate NCAA roster cap.
“Adding Avila would have violated the roster limits imposed by the injunctive relief settlement in House v. NCAA”
TCU roster solution
TCU has 15 players but one walk-on DSA opens spot for Avila.
“Dsas are exempt from counting toward the 15-man cap, essentially opening a spot for jame dixon to add avila”
Avila's stats
Avila averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season.
“Avila averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season while shooting a sizzling 41% from 3-point range”
TCU needs Avila
TCU needs offensive boost after injury to Luke Bamgboye.
“A void at the 5-spot had emerged, especially parlayed with an injury to texas tech transfer shot-blocker luke bamgboye”
Saint Louis impact
Saint Louis remains A-10 favorite with Alon Michaeli as new 5.
“Colorado transfer alon michaeli looks like a snug fit at the 5 for the billikens”
The short version
Robbie Avila transfers to TCU to fill a roster spot after Saint Louis' roster limit issue.
