Solo Ball
 Ball in 2024 | |
| No. 1 – UConn Huskies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Big East Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 7, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire) |
| College | UConn (2023–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Solomon Armstead Ball (born December 7, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference.
Early life and high school
[edit]Ball played high school basketball at St. James School and Brewster Academy. Coming out of high school, Ball received attention from mid-major schools and initially committed to play college basketball for the Richmond Spiders.[1] However, he eventually flipped to play for UConn.[2]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2023–24, Ball averaged 3.3 points per game in 10 starts as he helped UConn win the National Championship.[3][4] On November 6, 2024, he scored 16 points in a win over Sacred Heart.[5] On January 1, 2025, Ball scored 22 points, knocking down a career-high seven threes, in a victory over DePaul.[6] On February 1, he tallied 25 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Marquette,[7] earning Big East player of the week honors.[8] Ball averaged 14.4 points per game as a sophomore.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Anthony, Mike. "UConn sophomore Solo Ball's methodical approach to basketball, life and 'becoming great'". CT Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Borges, David. "UConn men's basketball lands commitment from Class of 2023 guard Solomon Ball: 'Best fit for me'". CT Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Arruda, Joe. "UConn notes: Solo Ball 'just scratching the surface' of potential; Huskies 'unlock' Tarris Reed". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Amore, Don. "Dom Amore: Why UConn men's Solo Ball bears watching like a 'Hawk'". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Anthony, Mike. "UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley expects 'big sophomore jump' from Solo Ball by March". CT Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Borges, David. "Is sophomore Solo Ball joining UConn men's basketball teammates on path to the NBA?". CT Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Borges, David. "Has UConn's Solo Ball made himself a first-team all-Big East selection? 'He's a special kid'". CT Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Butterfield, Christine. "UConn men's basketball's Solo Ball named Big East Player of the Week, Huskies move to No. 19 in AP poll". CT Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ "After 'heavy year,' reigning champ UConn takes aim at Oklahoma". SWX Local Sports. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.