University of Connecticut basketball star Solo Ball faces uncertainty ahead of Monday’s national championship showdown with Michigan due to what head coach Dan Hurley described as a foot sprain.
Following the Huskies’ 71-62 semifinal triumph over Illinois, Hurley informed the media that Ball has been placed in a protective walking boot and would be held out of Sunday’s practice session.
“It’s going to be tough to get an MRI on Easter, on a Sunday,” Hurley explained to reporters.
The 6-foot-4 guard delivered a solid performance against the Fighting Illini, recording 13 points and two assists over 28 minutes of play. Throughout this season, Ball has been a consistent starter for UConn, appearing in all 38 games while posting averages of 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest as the team pursues its third championship in four seasons.
Should Ball be sidelined for the title game, freshman guard Braylon Mullins would likely shoulder increased responsibilities. Additional minutes would also fall to Malachi Smith and Jayden Ross to fill the potential void in the backcourt rotation.
