Robbie Avila's March Madness legend ends with Saint Louis' NCAA tournament loss to Michigan
With his distinct goggles, large size and funny nicknames, Robbie Avila has been one of college basketball's most memorable figures of recent years.
Robbie Avila finished his college basketball career on Saturday with Saint Louis’ 95-72 loss to top-seeded Michigan in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament . With that defeat, one of the most intriguing figures in recent NCAA tournament history leaves a place in March Madness lore. Avila and his goggles that resembled chunky-framed glasses became a curiosity for fans and media.
But the 6-foot-10 center wasn’t just a quirky spectacle; he was also a legitimately productive player on the court. [ Draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball team for the 2026 MLB Season ] In his final season with the Billikens, Avila led the team in scoring with 12. 9 points per game.
He also averaged 4. 6 rebounds and showed court vision (glasses aside) with 4. 1 assists per contest.
"I just enjoyed every step of it. It's definitely a heartbreaker. " @Frank_Cusumano caught up with Robbie Avila in the SLU locker room after the loss to Michigan to end his college career.