2023 Recruiting: Solomon Ball commits to UConn!

[Jre2000]

UConn men’s basketball adds four-star guard Solomon Ball to 2023 recruiting class

 

[drayenob]

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“I’m a three-level scorer with consistency,” Ball said. “When I go to the lane, I’m going to get to the rim. If I go to the rim, I’m going to get fouled and hit my free throws. I can also shoot.”

Like many Hurley recruits, Ball prides himself on his defense.

“I can guard multiple positions,” he said. “In EYBL, I guard 1-5. I guarded some of the best players and held them to their worst games. One player, for example, was averaging 28 points before we played them. I made him shoot 3-for-19. He was 6 [feet] 9. The size or anything like that doesn’t phase me.

“I am also a relentless rebounder, and I am always going to go after the ball. You are going to know I am on the court with the energy I bring.”

“Last year, when UConn was in the Battle 4 Atlantis, me and my dad were watching that,” he said. “Every time UConn played, I was on it. I was like, ‘dad, look at Hurley’s energy.’ It was crazy. That’s something I want to play in.”

 

[Ratso]

Last year, when UConn was in the Battle 4 Atlantis, me and my dad were watching that,” he said. “Every time UConn played, I was on it. I was like, ‘dad, look at Hurley’s energy.’ It was crazy. That’s something I want to play in.”

love It. never go wrong in the Bahamas

 

[Huskyforlife]

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“I’m a three-level scorer with consistency,” Ball said. “When I go to the lane, I’m going to get to the rim. If I go to the rim, I’m going to get fouled and hit my free throws. I can also shoot.”

Like many Hurley recruits, Ball prides himself on his defense.

“I can guard multiple positions,” he said. “In EYBL, I guard 1-5. I guarded some of the best players and held them to their worst games. One player, for example, was averaging 28 points before we played them. I made him shoot 3-for-19. He was 6 [feet] 9. The size or anything like that doesn’t phase me.

“I am also a relentless rebounder, and I am always going to go after the ball. You are going to know I am on the court with the energy I bring.”

“Last year, when UConn was in the Battle 4 Atlantis, me and my dad were watching that,” he said. “Every time UConn played, I was on it. I was like, ‘dad, look at Hurley’s energy.’ It was crazy. That’s something I want to play in.”

But the orange forum said nobody would relate to crazy dans energy?

 

[ThabeetDown]

If you watch his highlights the best way to describe him is as a DOG. He is basically what I thought CFJ would be for us, but essentially better.

It’s worth noting the Brewster and Team Melo pipelines are running at full steam. Love to see what’s the next piece for Hurley & Co.

 

[Jre2000]

Shreyas has been killing the recruiting trail coverage

 

[navery12]

Solo Ball HAS to wear number 1 when he gets here

 

[Jre2000]

Solo Ball HAS to wear number 1 when he gets here

Agreed. Solo number 1, castle number 2

 

[Huskyforlife]

Solo Ball HAS to wear number 1 when he gets here

It’s great that the number looks good on him too.

 

[UconnU]

Very excited to have this kid on board. He has pro written all over him, his athleticism is off the chart. Also. “Solo Ball” what a great basketball name. Welcome Solo!

 

[UCfor3]

But the orange forum said nobody would relate to crazy dans energy?

Not just the orange forum.

 

[superjohn]

I was pumped about him from the little I've seen from him in AAU this year. Then I saw video of how small he looked last year. Then I saw video of how tiny he was two or three years ago. Then I heard him talk and he sounds like a polished 40 year old instead of a teenager. I'm now giddy about this kid. With his frame, rapid growth in size/athleticism, and his work ethic the sky is the limit.

Never know for sure how a player will turn out but he has a lot of things in his favor to become really good. It's also a bonus he has an awesome name.

 

[Umami Zen]

Fun question for the Boneyard.. Who is going to be more intense?? His coach DH or him? It will only get better!!

 

[navery12]

 

[drayenob]

4th ranked class in the country on rivals:

5th on 247 but that's without a ranking for Jayden Ross

 

[uconnblueinky]

I'm pretty sure the "Solo Ball" nickname has already been taken by Lance Armstrong.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

 

[UconnU]

His social media says he has a 6’10 wingspan and a 45 inch vert

 

[HooperScooper]

Shreyas has been killing the recruiting trail coverage

Interesting that the article was posted at 5:00. Same time that Ball committed. So he obviously got the interview before the commitment was released.

 

[Brochacho]

Very nice add.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Last year, when UConn was in the Battle 4 Atlantis, me and my dad were watching that,” he said. “Every time UConn played, I was on it. I was like, ‘dad, look at Hurley’s energy.’ It was crazy. That’s something I want to play in.”

love It. never go wrong in the Bahamas

bUt BuT buT I THouGHt hURleYS sIDeLiNE aNtIcS WeRe A liABilITY

 

[MDHuskFan]

bUt BuT buT I THouGHt hURleYS sIDeLiNE aNtIcS WeRe A liABilITY

Who are you going to believe, the kids or Syracusefan

 

[navery12]

Interesting that the article was posted at 5:00. Same time that Ball committed. So he obviously got the interview before the commitment was released.

Yeah Rob Dauster posted on here one time that recruits will do all the interviews and articles get written in advance and then it all gets posted once the recruit announces

 

[Umami Zen]

So... We finally agree on something. .LOL

 

[UconnU]

Props to Luke Murray