Ball's Tough Journey: UConn Guard's Wrist Surgery & Comeback

0:00Yukon Guard Solo Ball is sidelined for the entire 2026-27 season after Rissurgery revealed two ruptured tendons. The injury started back on December 16, during a strong 26-point game against Butler when he took a bad fall. He pushed through the pain on adrenaline alone, but his shooting dropped off hard, finishing the year at 39.2% from the floor, and 30% from three. After the season, a fresh MRI confirmed the damage, forcing Ball to redshirt next year and focus on a full recovery. He skipped an easier path, like early surgery, and grinded it out, even battling a foot sprain in the title game against Michigan. That toughness inspired the squad during their de-turnum in-run. Team mates like Braylon Mullins praised his grit, saying it was wild to watch him battle through constant pain without complaint. Fans and social media got on him for the misses, but Ball kept shooting up, showing real heart in a program that's hit three finals in four years. Now, with exams done, surgery comes soon, followed by at least six months before he can

1:01even shoot again. Maybe nine to twelve months total for full. Strength. Yukon's hunting transfer portal guards to fill the back court void while Ball stays put. This is home for Ball no doubt. He's locked in with the Huskies, banking on a healthy 2027-28 comeback and a pro-future. The team's wee time in season turns to me time now, setting up bigger things ahead. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Hartford News today. AI-powered local news.