Why did Robbie Avila transfer from Indiana State? Sycamores forward in transfer portal

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Josh Schertz might not be the only one who won’t return to Indiana State basketball next season.

One day after the college men’s basketball season came to an end — with UConn defeating Purdue for the national championship — Sycamores star forward Robbie Avila announced he would be entering the transfer portal.

“First off I would like to thank God for allowing me to play the game I love. He has continued to bless me in so many ways. I would like to thank my teammates and coaches over these last two years. The family bonds we’ve made have been absolutely special and will last a lifetime. I am truly a better person and player going through this journey with them,” Avila said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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“….With that being said, after much consideration, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal and look forward to the future. Thank you Sycamore Nation.”

Avila, who is coming off a career season with Indiana State, will have two years of eligibility remaining. He helped lead the Sycamores to the NIT championship game, where they lost to Seton Hall after Indiana State missed out on making the NCAA Tournament.

Here’s what you need to know about Avila’s departure from Indiana State:

Why did Robbie Avila transfer from Indiana State?

When Schertz announced he was leaving Indiana State for the vacant head coaching position at Saint Louis, rumors began to circulate that Avila’s time in Terre Haute may have come to an end. Avila entered the portal on Tuesday.

Though the traditional NCAA transfer portal window is already open for men’s basketball right now — which allows any player in the country to transfer — the NCAA does initiate a 30-day window for players when their head coach is either fired or leaves the program for another program. Both are valid for Avila entering the portal.

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Avila is a “strong favorite” to head to…

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Publish date : 2024-04-09 21:27:36

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