# TCU Lands Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila

> Robbie Avila joins TCU after roster limits block his Saint Louis spot.
- Title: TCU Lands Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila · CBS Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: roster limit, tcu, saint louis, robbie avila, college basketball, ncaa, college sports commission, designated student-athlete, james dixon, a-10 player of the year, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/tcu-robbie-avila-saint-louis-roster
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:34:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roster limit, tcu, saint louis, robbie avila, college basketball, ncaa, college sports commission, designated student-athlete, james dixon, a-10 player of the year, 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
## Key takeaway

Robbie Avila transfers to TCU to fill a roster spot after Saint Louis' roster limit issue.