Saint Louis forward Robbie Avila, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, was granted a preliminary injunction by St. Louis City Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser to play a fifth season of college basketball for the Billikens. The ruling allows the 23-year-old to play for the entire season and includes an additional roster spot for Avila until a trial is held. Avila, known for his signature specs at Indiana State, averaged 17.3 points as a junior and 12.8 points last season.
Saint Louis is preparing for a high-profile game against Missouri on Friday night. The decision comes amid a wave of lawsuits by athletes challenging the NCAA's five-for-five eligibility rule, which was not intended to apply to those from the 2022 class who had exhausted their eligibility. Most judges have ruled in favor of plaintiffs, but appeals by the NCAA could ultimately reverse these decisions.
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