Lakers Rookie Returns to College via NCAA Loophole

Robbie Avila, a Lakers rookie, returns to Saint Louis after NCAA eligibility loophole.

Nov 5, 2026

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Lakers Rookie Returns to College via NCAA Loophole

Robbie Avila, a Lakers rookie, returns to Saint Louis after NCAA eligibility loophole.

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Robbie Avila, a Lakers rookie, returns to Saint Louis after NCAA eligibility loophole. Robbie Avila, a Lakers rookie, returns to Saint Louis after NCAA eligibility loophole. Originally reported by California Post.

Lakers rookie returns to college

Saint Louis center Robbie Avila (21) is guarded by Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Robbie Avila, a Lakers rookie, returns to Saint Louis after NCAA eligibility loophole.

NCAA eligibility loophole

NCAA eligibility loophole

A U.S. District Court judge in Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction allowing Class of 2022 athletes to return to college after running out of eligibility.

Avila's college return

Los Angeles Lakers forward Robbie Avila (67) handles the ball during a California Classic game against the San Antonio Spurs in Sacramento, Calif., July 6, 2026

Avila, who played for the Lakers' summer league squad, will return to Saint Louis for the Billikens' game against Missouri on Friday night.

The takeaway

Robbie Avila, a Lakers rookie, returns to Saint Louis after NCAA eligibility loophole.

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