Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American guard RaeQuan Battle ahead of the 2025–26 Super League Basketball season.
The 6’5” guard brings dynamic scoring ability, elite athleticism, and proven experience from NCAA Division I basketball. Most recently, Battle starred for West Virginia University, where he averaged 16.1 points per game during the 2023–24 season, ranking among the Big 12’s top scorers and earning a reputation as a fearless offensive threat.
Prior to his time with the Mountaineers, Battle played at Montana State, where he was instrumental in leading the Bobcats to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. In his first year with the Bobcats he was named Big Sky 6th Man of the Year. In the 2022–23 season, he averaged 17.7 points per game ranking 2nd in the conference, earning a place in the All-Big Sky First Team alongside being named All-Big Sky Tournament MVP.
Credit: West Virginia University Men’s Basketball
Following college, Battle entered the NBA Summer League with the Charolette Hornets before signing with the G League affiliate Greensboro Swarm for the 2024–25 season. With the Swarm he averaged 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game, highlighted by a standout 19-point performance where he shot 5-for-6 from three-point range. His efficiency from beyond the arc was notable, connecting on over 40% of his three-point attempts, underscoring his ability to stretch the floor at the professional level.
Head Coach Rob Paternostro added
“We are thrilled to welcome RaeQuan Battle to our club. RaeQuan is a highly talented athletic player with the ability to score in multiple ways.
His versatility, competitiveness, and skill set will be a tremendous addition to our team, and we are excited about the impact he will make within our program.”
See Battle suit up for the Riders at the Mattioli Arena when we face off against our fierce Newcastle Eagles for the first time this season, since beating them in the Playoff Final. Tickets on sale HERE
