ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, as well as West Virginia’s coaching staff, showed support for WVU G RaeQuan Battle after he posted a video directed toward the NCAA on his transfer waiver. Battle went into detail about his mental health as well as his why he came to West Virginia, a question the NCAA was asking.
Battle is currently at a struggle with the NCAA over his transfer waiver. Battle is a multi-time transfer from Washington and Montana State but expresses issues with his mental health.
“There is no legitimate reason to deny a waiver to RaeQuan Battle. None,” Bilas wrote on X. “The NCAA set the conditions for the waiver, Battle met them, and it’s still denied. For what, NCAA? For what?!”
“The NCAA has already acknowledged my mental health ailment but they question why West Virginia. Now I hope you know why,” Battle said at the end of his two-minute video.
WVU interim HC Josh Eilert as well as other staff members showed their support to Battle on Tuesday.
For now, Battle is ineligible for this season and can play in the 2024-25 year. Battle is potentially pursuing legal action as well. WV Sports Now will continue to provide updates on Battle’s waiver process.
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