What happened: Robbie Avila was granted a preliminary injunction allowing him to play a fifth season of college basketball at Saint Louis. Avila appeared in two Summer League games with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year. He never signed a professional contract with the organization.

Why it matters: The court decision preserves Avila's collegiate eligibility after he went unsigned following his brief NBA run. Without a binding professional contract, he remains cleared to compete at the collegiate level.

What to watch: Saint Louis will integrate Avila into the lineup as he prepares for his fifth college season.