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UConn Guard Solo Ball Uncertain for Title Game
Ball nursing foot injury, status unclear ahead of championship matchup.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:10pm
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UConn guard Solo Ball's availability for Monday's national championship game against Michigan is in question as he deals with 'some type of a foot sprain,' per head coach Dan Hurley. Ball contributed 13 points and two assists in 28 minutes during the Huskies' Final Four win over Illinois, but was in a walking boot and did not practice on Sunday. If Ball is unable to play, it would likely mean more minutes for freshman guard Braylon Mullins and others.
Why it matters
Ball is a key starter and scorer for UConn, which is seeking its third national title in four years. His potential absence would be a significant blow to the Huskies' chances of winning the championship.
The details
Ball, a 6-foot-4 guard, is averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game this season. He played 28 minutes in the Final Four win over Illinois, but head coach Dan Hurley said Ball was in a walking boot and will not practice on Sunday, one day before the title game. Hurley expressed uncertainty about getting an MRI done on Easter Sunday.
- UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on April 5, 2026.
- The national championship game against Michigan is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
The players
Solo Ball
A starting guard for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team.
Dan Hurley
The head coach of the UConn Huskies men's basketball team.
Braylon Mullins
A freshman guard for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“'It's going to be tough to get an MRI on Easter, on a Sunday,'”
— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies
What’s next
The UConn coaching staff will continue to evaluate Ball's foot injury and determine his status for the national championship game against Michigan on April 7.
The takeaway
Ball's potential absence would be a significant blow to UConn's chances of winning the national title, as he is a key starter and scorer for the Huskies. The team will need to rely on other players, such as freshman Braylon Mullins, to step up if Ball is unable to play.
