UConn Guard Solo Ball in Walking Boot Ahead of National Championship

Ball suffered a foot injury in UConn's Final Four win and is questionable for the title game against Michigan.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:06pm

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UConn guard Solo Ball is in a walking boot a day before the Huskies play in the NCAA men's basketball championship game against Michigan. Ball suffered a foot sprain early in UConn's Final Four win over Illinois and is questionable for the title game. UConn coach Dan Hurley said Ball 'won't participate in anything today' and they'll see how he's feeling on Monday.

Why it matters

Ball is UConn's third-leading scorer at 12.9 points per game, so his availability is crucial for the Huskies as they try to win their third national title in four years. Michigan has also dealt with an injury to a key player, Yaxel Lendeborg, who was limited in the Wolverines' Final Four win.

The details

Ball suffered the foot injury early in UConn's Final Four victory over Illinois. He was able to finish the game, but is now in a walking boot and his status for the national championship is uncertain. Hurley said they won't know more about Ball's status until the day of the game.

  • Ball was injured early in UConn's Final Four win over Illinois on April 4, 2026.
  • The national championship game between UConn and Michigan is on April 7, 2026.

The players

Solo Ball

A guard for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team who is the team's third-leading scorer at 12.9 points per game.

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn Huskies men's basketball team.

Yaxel Lendeborg

A player for the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team who was limited in the Final Four due to an ankle and knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“Solo just sprained a foot early in the game. So he was able to finish in the game. He won't participate in anything today. We'll see how he's feeling tomorrow.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies

“Thankfully it's not a seven game series. Tough to get an MRI on Sunday.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies

What’s next

UConn will evaluate Solo Ball's injury status on the day of the national championship game against Michigan on April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Ball's injury is a significant concern for UConn as they prepare to face a dominant Michigan team in the national title game. The Huskies will need their third-leading scorer healthy if they hope to win their third championship in four years.