ROBBIE AVILA NEWS

Likely out a few more weeks Avila (ankle) is next expected to return in the month of November, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Avila, who suffered an ankle sprain in SLU's season opener, has yet to return to practice, and is not expected to return prior to December 2nd, according to head coach Josh Schertz. The 6-foot-10 junior was a sensation for the Billikens last season, averaging 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 37 starts. Avila's status will continue to be monitored and Kalu Anya (illness) is his projected replacement in the meantime.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Avila (ankle) is week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury during St. Louis's season opener against Santa Clara, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Avila will reportedly miss "a couple of weeks" according to the school. The 6-foot-10 junior was a star with the Billikens last season, averaging 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 37 starts. In Avila's absence, SLU will likely turn to AJ Casey and Kilian Brockhoff to step up in the Billikens' frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Avila suffered a right ankle sprain in Monday's season opener against Santa Clara, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The 2024-25 season couldn't have started any worse for Avila, who twisted his ankle in the second half and was later seen with ice on the bench in the latter stages of the contest, as Durando reported. This should put his availability for the team's upcoming games in jeopardy.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

For SLU, Schertz and Avila, the coach and the star, have a bond on and off the court New SLU coach Josh Schertz and star center Robbie Avila, who both came from Indiana State, don't hesitate to make jokes at the others' expen...

NOVEMBER 4 • STLTODAY.COM

Will start in exhibition Avila (ankle) will start in Saint Louis' exhibition game Friday against Maryville, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Friday will be the first glimpse of Avila in some form of game action for Saint Louis. The big man transferred there from Indiana State, whose unprecedented 2023-24 season did wonders for him. Avila averaged 17.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 three-pointers made on 53.6/39.4/80.8 shooting splits then. While the Atlantic 10 is expected to provide somewhat stiffer competition for him, there is at least an adequate chance he can replicate all that output as part of his new team.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday on-court work expected Avila (ankle) is expected to return to on-court work Sunday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Avila returning to on-court work slightly boosts his chances of participating in Saint Louis' next game, an exhibition currently scheduled for Oct. 25 against Maryville. According to the team's head coach Josh Schertz, Avila could play limited minutes then should he suffer no setbacks between now and the Billikens' upcoming preseason matchup.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not given OK for exhibition Avila (ankle) did not play during Saint Louis' exhibition game Friday against Rockhurst.

Impact Avila sitting out Saint Louis' latest exhibition was planned, as confirmed by Stu Durando of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. While the junior has been confirmed as "OK" to begin Saint Louis' 2024-25 season, him sitting out preseason action Friday is at least some cause for concern. Perhaps that will be alleviated when the Billikens play their next exhibition, currently scheduled for Oct. 25 against Maryville.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will be OK for 2024-25 opener Avila (ankle) will be "OK" for the beginning of Saint Louis' 2024-25 season, according to David Jablonski of The Dayton Daily News.

Impact Despite Avila being expected to be "sidelined" for multiple weeks, they do not include the week Saint Louis' 2024-25 season is expected to begin, exactly scheduled for a game against Santa Clara on Nov. 4. This means the junior will have an immediate opportunity to show what he can do. There was no sophomore slump for Avila, who instead rose to the occasion by averaging career highs of 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists across his 37 games started.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sidelined several weeks Avila suffered a significant lateral ankle sprain and will be sidelined for, at least, a few weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The extent of the injury hasn't been revealed yet, but if Avila suffered a significant injury, then he might have to spend some time sidelined in order to be ready for the regular-season opener on Nov. 4. This means his status for the exhibition game against Rockhurst on Oct. 18 is in jeopardy.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo scan Saturday Avila will undergo a scan Saturday to determine if he suffered more than an ankle sprain, per Stu Durando of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Avila has suffered some sort of ankle-to-foot injury, confirmed not only by a future scan but also by him recently being seen wearing a protective boot. Best-case scenario, his scan comes out clean before Saint Louis' team hosts Rockhurst for an exhibition on Oct. 18.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Avila takes on teaching role in early stages of SLU workouts The second day of summer workouts marked the start of a five-month countdown until SLU opens the season Nov. 4 against Santa Clara in South...

JUNE 4 • STLTODAY.COM

Robbie Avila follows coach, commits to Saint Louis Former Indiana State standout Robbie Avila is following his old coach to his new destination, Saint Louis.Avila announced on social media Sa...

APRIL 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Indiana State Standout Robbie Avila to Follow Coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis "Cream Abdul-Jabbar" is on the move.

APRIL 20 • SI.COM

College basketball transfer portal power rankings: Top 10 available players

A pair of Duke stars — Jeremy Roach and Mark Mitchell — are among the top players currently available in the transfer portal. See who else i...

APRIL 17

Transfer portal: Intel on Mark Mitchell, Kylan Boswell, Robbie Avila, Seth Trimble and other prized transfers Here's what you need to know about the latest McDonald's All-Americans who have hit the transfer portal.

APRIL 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Indiana State's Robbie Avila, breakout star of March, enters transfer portal, per reports Robbie Avila became a fan favorite in March for both his goggles and smooth offensive game. He helped lead Indiana State to a 32-7 season.

APRIL 9 • USATODAY.COM

Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway Shares Uplifting Moment With Robbie Avila After NIT Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway and Indiana State center Robbie Avila shared a heartwarming moment after the NIT final.

APRIL 5 • SI.COM

Robbie Avila NIL deals, explained: Why NIT win could result in 'Pat McAfee Show' partnership | Sporting News Canada McAfee technically couldn't stipulate that Indiana State had to win the NIT to get the NIL deal, but his message to Robbie Avila was clear.

APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another big day Avila totaled 22 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 88-73 win over UIC.

Impact The Indiana State center has produced all year for the Sycamores and his second on the team with a 16.7 ppg scoring average. His efforts here helped the Sycamores distance themselves from a two-game mid-February skid, and the team now holds a one-game lead in the Missouri Valley conference standings with two remaining regular-season contests. Advanced metrics give Indiana State an outside chance at an at-large bid, but the team will likely have to get through a 14-4 Drake squad in the conference tourney in order to secure the automatic NCAA Tournament bid.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Avila scores 27, Indiana State knocks off Valparaiso 101-61

Led by Robbie Avila's 27 points, the Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 101-61 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UIC hosts Indiana State after Avila's 20-point showing

Indiana State visits the UIC Flames after Robbie Avila scored 20 points in the Sycamores' 72-63 victory over the Murray State Racers

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avila scores 20, Indiana State takes down Murray State 72-63

Led by Robbie Avila's 20 points, the Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Murray State Racers 72-63

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avila scores 18 as Indiana State knocks off Southern Indiana 98-54

Robbie Avila had 18 points in Indiana State’s 98-54 victory against Southern Indiana

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avila's 27 lead Indiana State over Rice 103-88

Led by Robbie Avila's 27 points, the Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Rice Owls 103-88

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avila scores 21, Indiana St. beats Evansville in MVC tourney

Led by Robbie Avila's 21 points, the Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 97-58 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS