Temple University Athletics
Khalif Battle's NCAA Waiver Approved; Owls Guard Immediately Eligible to Play
11.25.20 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – The NCAA has approved Khalif Battle's waiver to compete during the 2020-21 season making the Temple University sophomore guard immediately eligible. Battle will be dressed and able to compete in the Owls' season opener versus Virginia Tech Saturday (8 pm/ESPNews/1210 AM WPHT) at the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament.
"This is great news for Khalif as well as our program," said Temple men's basketball coach Aaron McKie. "Khalif has worked really hard in practice and we are anxious to see him on the court. We are very thankful that the NCAA was able to review and grant this waiver prior to the season's start."
Battle, a 6-5, 175-pound guard, played his freshman season at Butler last season where he saw action in 24 games, averaging 11 minutes and three points per game. He posted double-figures in two games with a season-high of 11 points in the Bulldogs' season-opening win over IUPUI.
A four-star recruit out of Trenton Catholic, the Edison, N.J. native averaged 23.7 points per game as a senior and was ranked as the nation's 82nd best prospect by ESPN.com.
"This is great news for Khalif as well as our program," said Temple men's basketball coach Aaron McKie. "Khalif has worked really hard in practice and we are anxious to see him on the court. We are very thankful that the NCAA was able to review and grant this waiver prior to the season's start."
Battle, a 6-5, 175-pound guard, played his freshman season at Butler last season where he saw action in 24 games, averaging 11 minutes and three points per game. He posted double-figures in two games with a season-high of 11 points in the Bulldogs' season-opening win over IUPUI.
A four-star recruit out of Trenton Catholic, the Edison, N.J. native averaged 23.7 points per game as a senior and was ranked as the nation's 82nd best prospect by ESPN.com.
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