UConn G Solo Ball nursing foot injury, uncertain for title game

Field Level Media|published: Sun 5th April, 12:38 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) dunks against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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.

Hurley told reporters that Ball was in a walking boot and will not practice Sunday, one day after the Huskies' 71-62 victory over Illinois in the Final Four.

"It's going to be tough to get an MRI on Easter, on a Sunday," Hurley said.

Ball contributed 13 points and two assists in 28 minutes during the win over the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-4 guard is averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 38 games (all starts) this season for UConn, which will vie for its third national title in four years Monday.

If Ball is unable to play, it likely would put more of the onus on freshman guard Braylon Mullins. Malachi Smith and Jayden Ross likely will see additional playing time as well.

--Field Level Media

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