Indiana State basketball star Robbie Avila, known for his breakout performance in the 2023-24 season, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-10 sophomore center, averaging 17.4 points and 4.1 assists, earned first-team All-Missouri Valley honors during the season.

By the Numbers
  • Robbie Avila averaged 17.4 points and 4.1 assists per game this season.
  • Indiana State finished No. 1 in college basketball in effective field goal percentage (59.8%) and two-point percentage (62.4%).
State of Play
  • Robbie Avila is a strong favorite to follow former ISU coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis, where Schertz was recently hired.
  • Eight Indiana State basketball players, including the team's five leading scorers, have entered the transfer portal in the past two days.
What's Next

There is a strong chance that Saint Louis' lineup will resemble ISU's last season, with the potential transfer of multiple players, including Avila, to the team.

Bottom Line

Avila's entry into the transfer portal, along with several other Indiana State players, signifies a significant shift in the team's composition and a potential reformation of Saint Louis' lineup, highlighting the impact of coaching changes and transfer dynamics in college basketball.