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On Wednesday night, Robbie Avila did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The former Saint Louis star is coming off a year where he averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 41.0% from three-point range in 35 games.
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GettyRobbie Avila #21 of the Saint Louis Billikens takes a shot on the basket during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 19, 2026 in Buffalo, New York.
After the draft, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com reported the news that the Lakers had signed Avila.
Chepkevich wrote: “NEWS: Saint Louis’ Robbie Avila has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell DraftExpress. The A10 Player of the Year is one of the nation’s most skilled bigs. Shot 40% from three and averaged 4+ assists per game as a frontcourt playmaking hub.”
NEWS: Saint Louis’ Robbie Avila has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell DraftExpress.
The A10 Player of the Year is one of the nation’s most skilled bigs.
Shot 40% from three and averaged 4+ assists per game as a frontcourt playmaking hub.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar