UConn star Solo Ball sustains foot injury before NCAA final against Michigan
UConn guard Solo Ball has suffered a foot injury and is a major doubt for Monday’s NCAA tournament championship game against the Michigan Wolverines.
The 6-foot-4 junior is currently wearing a protective walking boot and will miss Sunday’s practice session.
Head coach Dan Hurley revealed that his third-leading scorer has sustained a foot sprain, casting a shadow over preparations for the final.
I couldn’t tell. We’ll know more as we get later in the day.
Dan Hurley
Easter scheduling complicates medical scans
Hurley noted that arranging a comprehensive MRI scan on Easter Sunday has proven difficult, leaving the exact severity of the issue unclear.
The technical staff have not disclosed exactly when the crucial playmaker sustained the damage during Saturday’s Final Four triumph over Illinois.
The dynamic guard had just broken out of a recent slump to register 13 points against the Illini, shooting an impressive three-of-seven from beyond the arc.
Huskies prepare contingency plans for Wolverines clash
He has been a constant presence in the starting lineup this season, averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds across 38 appearances.
Losing such a pivotal figure would be a significant blow for the Huskies, who enter Monday’s showpiece event as clear underdogs against Michigan.
Should the injured star fail to recover in time, senior guard Malachi Smith and junior wing Jayden Ross are expected to shoulder increased responsibilities.