Solomon Ball will arrive in Storrs with a plan in place

[HooperScooper]

Next year, not this year. Figured I'd point that out before anyone gets all excited. Lol. From the Courant.

“You look down the line of all the other great players that have been there and look at the different rafters with different players,” he said. “It’s something to look up to. It’s motivation. It makes me want to work every day.”

Oozing confidence: UConn men’s basketball Class of 2023 recruit Solomon Ball will arrive in Storrs with a plan in place

Ball wasn’t always life for Solomon “Solo” Ball. His dad, Mike, would lay out a basketball, a football and a baseball bat and ball for 7-year-old Solomon and his older brother, Zi…

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Oozing confidence: UConn men’s basketball Class of 2023 recruit Solomon Ball will arrive in Storrs with a plan in place​

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Love this kid already.

 

[BGesus4]

Nice piece. Sounds like a guy that would really connect with Jackson, even though they might not be on the roster at the same time.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Love this kid. Can’t wait to get him on campus.

Also, really nice to see a little except about how Murray approaches recruiting. (He’s been on fire lately)

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Him and Castle is going to make a great guard combo. We’re used to having 2 great guards but we’ve never had guards with this much size and athleticism.

 

[Umami Zen]

Junk yard dog with hops and BBIQ.. Scary combination for the opposition

 

[ctchamps]

Kid has me stoked. Perfect complement player for Castle. He was a knockdown 3 pt. shooter before his growth spurt. Let’s hope he regains that ability.

One thing we won’t have to concern ourselves with is his work ethic.

 

[bluestreak]

Great read. Sounds like a perfect match up with coach Hurley, because of the early coaching he has had.

Can't wait to see him in Storrs. I wonder if he'll wear #1?

 

[dennismenace]

This is a great article. Inspired young man with elite athleticism. Sounds prepped for the physical demands of DH practices and someone who will love the S & C program. Love to be able to see him in practices when he gets here and squares off against his new teammates.

 

[Vancat]

Dude has a wide body!

 

[karstenkibbe]

Dude has a wide body! View attachment 77629

Wow. Much more noticeable with Ross standing next to him. Ross needs to up the calorie intake!

 

[Son of Robert]

Looking forward to seeing Solo Ball in the backcourt.

 

[RichZ]

Just hope the his plan and Hurley's plan for him are compatible.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Just hope the his plan and Hurley's plan for him are compatible.

Great point. We can only hope.

 

[CL82]

Just hope the his plan and Hurley's plan for him are compatible.

Everything I’ve read about the kid indicates he is an incredibly hard worker. I’m not seeing the potential for an issue.

 

[HuskyHawk]

So excited for the future of UConn basketball with kids like this coming in.

 

[HooperScooper]

Figured I'd put this here and not start a new thread for something minor.

Solomon Ball, Team Melo, committed to UConn – Ball is the name that people may not be talking about enough coming out of July. He was tops in the EYBL in scoring efficiency among volume scorers (per Synergy), while averaging 16 points per game and over a point per possession. The long and athletic lefty has added close to 25 pounds of muscle mass in the last year and taken his explosiveness to new levels in the process. He owns a reported 40-inch vertical and 6-foot-10 wingspan, but maintains the same shot-making ability that was the basis of his game before his physical transformation. He gets down hill, plays through contact, is a menace in transition, a good cutter, perimeter rebounder, and has untapped upside as a creator off the dribble and potentially versatile defender.

Summer Scouting Series: the EYBL's best 2023 guards

In the latest installment of our summer scouting series, in which I break down the top 2023 prospects, by position, from each of the major sneaker circuits, today we are

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[HuskyHawk]

Figured I'd put this here and not start a new thread for something minor.

Solomon Ball, Team Melo, committed to UConn – Ball is the name that people may not be talking about enough coming out of July. He was tops in the EYBL in scoring efficiency among volume scorers (per Synergy), while averaging 16 points per game and over a point per possession. The long and athletic lefty has added close to 25 pounds of muscle mass in the last year and taken his explosiveness to new levels in the process. He owns a reported 40-inch vertical and 6-foot-10 wingspan, but maintains the same shot-making ability that was the basis of his game before his physical transformation. He gets down hill, plays through contact, is a menace in transition, a good cutter, perimeter rebounder, and has untapped upside as a creator off the dribble and potentially versatile defender.

Summer Scouting Series: the EYBL's best 2023 guards

In the latest installment of our summer scouting series, in which I break down the top 2023 prospects, by position, from each of the major sneaker circuits, today we are

247sports.com

Good Lord. He’s becoming Andre Jackson with a jump shot. I really do think Hurley has a great eye for talent. He finds kids before they blow up.

 

[SeattleHoop]

Good Lord. He’s becoming Andre Jackson with a jump shot. I really do think Hurley has a great eye for talent. He finds kids before they blow up.

You kind of have to right now if you are not Duke or Kentucky

 

[MDHuskFan]

Did find it interesting they listed him as a pure two guard vs a combo.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Did find it interesting they listed him as a pure two guard vs a combo.

Makes sense tbh. He’s not a playmaker yet, and he’s coming in with a true point in Castle. His ability to handle the ball will be useful to take pressure off whichever point he’s playing with.

 

[Blades]

 

[Mister P]

What a lucky guy. He’s already seeing a melonhead running across the road heading into the swampy woods.