Robbie Avila Nears Contract for New Landing Spot in Latest Rumors After Lakers Stint, SLU Transfer

Former Saint Louis center Robbie Avila is "finalizing" a move to TCU and should arrive on the campus this week, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

A judge granted Avila a preliminary injunction to play this season. After a four-year college career that began at Indiana State, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent. He played for L.A. in the NBA Summer League but didn't sign a full pro contract.

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