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UConn's Solo Ball in Boot With Foot Sprain; Championship Game Uncertain

05 April, 2026.Sports.5 sources

Key Takeaways

Solo Ball has a left foot sprain; wearing a boot ahead of the title game.
His status for Monday's championship against Michigan is uncertain.
He did not practice on Sunday ahead of the title game.

Injury Report

Solo Ball was sidelined from practice with a foot sprain.

“Solo Ball injury: UConn star has foot sprain, in walking boot ahead of national championship The Huskies guard's availability for Monday night's national championship game against Michigan is in doubt UConn is dealing with a potentially significant injury ahead of the national championship game against Michigan on Monday night”

CBS Sports

He was seen limping around with a protective boot.

CBS Sports

The injury happened in the first half of the Final Four game.

Ball played through the pain for 28 minutes.

Coach Hurley said he doesn't know if Ball will play.

Uncertain Availability

Ball was made available to the media.

The Huskies planned to follow medical staff advice.

ESPN

Ball is the team's third-leading scorer.

The injury was a surprise to Hurley.

Michigan is facing its first title game since 2018.

Coaching Perspectives

The coaching staffs took a cautious approach on injury updates.

“UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice Sunday as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the men's NCAA tournament championship game”

ESPN

Hurley emphasized Ball's participation would be determined as the day progressed.

Both teams focused on recovery and treatment.

Ball started all 38 games this season.