UConn’s Solo Ball to have wrist surgery, miss all of 2026-27

Yukon guard solo ball The school announced Monday that he will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026–27 season.

Ball will take a medical redshirt and return for the 2027–28 season.

Coach Dan Hurley said, “Solo is a true husky and champion who can do just about anything on and off the court.” “This guy has shown throughout his career what a warrior he is. Solo will use this season to fully heal his wrist and then return next year as one of the best guards in America and cement his legacy as the all-time great at UConn.”

Ball, a 6-foot-4 junior, has started 74 games over the past two seasons at UConn. He enjoyed a breakout season as a sophomore in 2024–25, jumping from 3.3 points per game to 14.4 points and shooting 41.4% from 3-point range.

Last season, Ball was hampered by a wrist injury and struggled with his outside shot, particularly toward the end of the season. He shot only 30% from 3-point range for the season, including 25.7% in six NCAA Tournament games. Ball still managed to average 12.8 points and make three 3-pointers in both of UConn’s Final Four games.

Ball’s absence will be reduced to some extent by the return of the new player. Braylon MullinsWho announced over the weekend that he will return to the Huskies next season despite being a projected top 20 NBA draft pick. Mullins averaged 12.0 points and shot 33.5% from 3 in his first college season.

Hurley has added transfers nicholas khameniya (duke) and Najai Hines (Seton Hall), as well as top-40 recruit Kolben Landru and Jr. Coun. starting point guard Silas Demery Jr.. and versatile perimeter reserve jaden ross There are also plans to return.