Robbie Avila Weighs College Return After Court Grants Class of 2022 a 5th Season
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Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Aug 1
Robbie Avila Weighs College Return After Court Grants Class of 2022 a 5th Season
3 articles · Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Aug 1
Summary
Robbie Avila, an undrafted 6-foot-10 center who reportedly agreed to a Lakers training camp deal, is considering returning to college after a federal ruling reopened eligibility.
Friday's Colorado decision made all high school Class of 2022 athletes who used up four seasons this spring eligible for a fifth season in 2026-27 and opened a special transfer portal from Aug. 3-10.
Avila already played 2 Summer League games with the Lakers, but the ruling could pull several Class of 2022 athletes back to campus even as the decision is expected to be appealed.
The NCAA still plans a broader five-for-five eligibility system starting with athletes enrolling in fall 2027, while Avila enters the decision after winning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year at Saint Louis.