Multi-year starter for Connecticut, will sit out the entire 2026-27 season to recover from a wrist injury he toughed out during 2025-26, according to the school’s announcement. He’ll use a medical redshirt and aim to return for 2027-28.
UConn coach Dan Hurley praised him in the statement: “Solo is a true Husky and a champion who’d do anything to play. He’s proven his warrior spirit throughout his career. He’ll spend this season fully healing his wrist, then return next year as one of America’s top guards and an all-time UConn great.”
The 6-foot-4 junior started all 39 games he played last season, averaging 12.8 points, though his shooting dipped—likely from the injury—from 41.4% on 6.8 threes as a sophomore to 30% on 6.6 attempts.
With 84 career starts, Ball scored in double figures in UConn’s final four NCAA Tournament games despite the wrist issue. He suited up for the national title loss to Michigan, though Hurley noted a questionable foot sprain beforehand.
UConn softens the blow by bringing back backcourt starters Braylon Mullins and Silas Demary Jr., plus transfers Nikolas Khamenia (ex-Duke forward) and Najai Hines (ex-Seton Hall center) as probable starters. Ball would have been the rotation’s most experienced returner with Alex Karaban’s eligibility expired.
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