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Saint Louis just made a massive statement without the player everyone was talking about
Saint Louis entered Friday's renewed rivalry with Missouri facing an unexpected challenge. Robbie Avila, one of the most recognizable players in mid-major college basketball, was unavailable because of an eligibility decision that complicated the Billikens' preparations.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 6
No Robbie Avila, but Saint Louis holds off Missouri
Amari McCottry and Ishan Sharma scored 17 points apiece to lead Saint Louis to a 90-84 victory over Missouri in a neutral-site game Friday in St. Louis, the first meeting between the in-state rivals since 2001.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 6
With Robbie Avila back, Saint Louis renews rivalry with Missouri
A pair of NCAA Tournament teams from last season, Saint Louis and Missouri, will renew an in-state rivalry on Friday night in St. Louis. The Billikens (1-0) and Tigers (1-0) will square off at a neutral site for their first meeting since 2001.
The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
How many of the college basketball teams named after fictional/mythical characters or creatures can you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 5
Robbie Avila set to play for Saint Louis in 2026-27 after receiving injunction
Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila will return for another year of college basketball after St. Louis City Circuit Court Judge Jason Sengheiser granted him a preliminary injunction Thursday.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 5
Saint Louis star Robbie Avila granted injunction, eligible to play
Saint Louis star Robbie Avila was granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday for a fifth season of eligibility, one day before the Billikens play in-state rival Missouri.
Robbie Avila Considering Return To College
The Las Vegas Summer League was a great experience for the Los Angeles Lakers as they made it to the semifinals before ultimately losing to the Golden State Warriors.
College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / August 1
Court ruling could send Lakers hopeful Robbie Avila back to college
Robbie Avila’s NBA career may have to wait. The undrafted center, who agreed to a training camp deal with the Lakers after the NBA Draft, is considering a return to college basketball following this week’s federal court ruling that could grant another year of eligibility to athletes from the high school Class of 2022.
College Basketball News / College Sports Only / June 25
College Hoops Fan Favorite Robbie Avila Signs With Lakers
Robbie Avila has fulfilled his destiny. Avila signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Known
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 21
Watch Saint Louis’ Robbie Avila get standing ovation after exiting Michigan game
Robbie Avila is more than a cool nickname or a fun March Madness story. He may not have eye-popping numbers or a deep NCAA Tournament run on his résumé, but the 6-foot-10 center out of Oak Forest, Illinois had a substantial impact on two largely forgotten programs.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 17
Four candidates for this year's March Madness icon
The time has arrived again. Which players will make their mark and live on in the memory of fans across the nation?
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 4
No. 25 Saint Louis downs Loyola Chicago for unblemished home mark
Amari McCottry scored 18 points as No. 25 Saint Louis closed the home portion of its schedule a perfect 19-0 with a 79-65 win over visiting Loyola Chicago in an Atlantic 10 Conference game on Wednesday.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 28
No. 23 Saint Louis blows past Duquesne to avoid 2nd straight defeat
Robbie Avila had 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on Saturday night to help No. 23 Saint Louis stave off visiting Duquesne for a 91-76 victory in Atlantic 10 Conference play.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 21
Benches clear for Saint Louis, VCU brawl at the end of regulation
No. 18 Saint Louis defeated VCU 88-75 on Friday night, but the Atlantic 10 showdown ended with benches clearing and multiple ejections with 1.1 seconds remaining in regulation.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 18
Saint Louis basketball drops stunner to Rhode Island
Saint Louis basketball had not lost since Black Friday. Rhode Island just lost to Fordham at home and had not beaten a ranked team since Dan Hurley was stomping on the sidelines.
College Basketball News / EasySportz / February 3
No. 19 Saint Louis Billikens at Davidson Wildcats Preview
A surging Saint Louis squad takes its high-powered offense on the road to Davidson, looking to protect its national ranking and strengthen its NCAA Tournament résumé.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 29
No. 21 Saint Louis faces Dayton, seeking 15th straight win
Nearing the halfway mark of conference play, No. 21 Saint Louis is well on its way to having the best season by an Atlantic 10 team since Dayton's 29-2 campaign in 2019-20.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 28
Saint Louis’ Robbie Avila drains game-winning 3-pointer as historic season continues
Robbie Avila is more than just a viral sensation. People assigned the bespectacled center funny nicknames like Cream Abdul-Jabbar and Larry Nerd during the 2023-24 season, but make no mistake, he is a skilled basketball player and fierce competitor.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 27
Robbie Avila provides heroics as No. 21 Saint Louis escapes George Washington
Robbie Avila hit a 3-pointer with :03 seconds to play to lift No. 21 Saint Louis to a 79-76 come-from behind win over visiting George Washington in an Atlantic-10 Conference tilt on Tuesday.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 14, 2025
Viral College Basketball Star Leaves No Doubt on Future Plans
Robbie Avila became a viral sensation during his two seasons at Indiana State, earning the nickname "Cream Abdul Jabbar" and becoming a must-watch talent during the previous two seasons. Unfortunately, Indiana State was one of the biggest snubs for the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 5, 2024
Saint Louis basketball gets concerning Robbie Avila injury update after opening night
The worst part of Saint Louis basketball’s 85-78 opening day loss to Santa Clara at the Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday was not the final score.
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