Robert Battle (2023) - Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame

Robert Battle

Induction:
2023
Class:
2003

Robert Battle was one of the top big men in the Colonial Athletic Association in his final two seasons at Drexel. The Philadelphia native was a two-time All-CAA First Team selection. Battle was named the CAA's Defensive Player of the Year as both a junior and a senior. In his final season, he averaged 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and was fifth in the nation with 3.7 blocks per game. His 116 blocks broke the school record set by Bob Stephens. Battle was named to the CAA All-Tournament team as the Dragons advanced to the title game and earned a bid to the NIT. He was also named the winner of the prestigious CAA Dean Ehlers Leadership Award. As a junior, Battle led the CAA in field-goal percentage, rebounding and blocks. He averaged 14.5 points, nine rebounds and was 10th nationally with 3.25 blocks per game. After graduation, Battle played professionally for almost 20 years.