It’s a rare occasion when you have a birth name fitting your game on the basketball court. Solo Ball is that lucky guy. The UConn Huskies guard was born Solomon Ball, but hardly anyone recognizes him as ‘Solomon’. The name ‘solo’ has stuck with him since his freshman year in high school and has become his identity ever since. Incidentally, he wears jersey no ‘1’.

“When people call me Solomon, it just throws me off. Like, my mom doesn’t even really call me Solomon, it’s only when she’s mad, really,” he said. “Or really like my close family, like my grandma calls me Solomon and my aunts, but nothing really past that. So whenever I hear it, it’s just kind of weird.”

His head coach at UConn, Dan Hurly also ‘singles’ him out for his impact and game. Talking about Solo’s work ethic and gameplay, Hurly mentioned, “He wants to go from a supporting actor to a leading man on a championship team.” Nothing wrong about it Dan. A player of his caliber and with the amount of work he put in the gym; he deserves to be a lead man.

The hard work and determination traits were quite visible from the star guard’s young age. 7-year-old Soloman (as he was yet to be known as Solo) chose basketball over football and baseball after a small gift of a hoop in the driveway started a series of intense pickup games. By the age of 10, he had decided his career path and declared that he would be a professional basketball player. “It was going to happen; it was just a matter of when.” Were his words when he set his eyes on the hoop.

Mike Ball, his father, took it from there– getting him prepared for the career he had chosen. Watching a game? That wasn’t enough. Solo was asked to do push up during commercial breaks. Years in, he developed into an elite shooter with a 7-foot wingspan.

Here’s how Solo Ball fared at the high school level, and on the commercial front.

What are Solo Ball’s NIL deals as of 2025?

UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball started off well in the NIL space right in his freshman year. In 2023, he signed with the sports agency co-founded by LeBron James, for the NIL representation agreement. A few months later, he added Bleeding Blue For Good, a UConn collective. But a mega deal that came Solo’s way was the feature with Panini America for UConn trading card set. Released for Mrach Madness 2025, the school became the first-ever to be bestowed such an honor.

Furthermore, Ball also participated in NIL activities, including social media posts and attending events. While his exact NIL earnings aren’t public, as of the 2024 season, Solo Ball’s valuation was estimated at $363,000 by On3.

Which high school did Solo Ball attend?

Solo Ball attended Brewster Academy in Sharpsburg, Maryland for the final year of his high school. He’d turn heads, averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists per game and shooting .529 overall. His 43 cm vertical leap and massive wingspan helped him dominate the floor. But before transferring, Ball started out his journey at St. James.

His time at St. James School in Maryland was the most productive one for Solo. Averaging 25.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, he became a true powerhouse. He’d also make his way to EYBL from there. Speaking to PrepHoops.com about his journey through the summer EYBL Circuit, he stated, “It was great for me because I’ve always wanted to play on the big stage that the EYBL offers. It was good for me to play up… I was able to show colleges what I could do and it helped.”

Solo also played for Team Melo on the AAU circuit and continued putting up impressive numbers. With an average of 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, Solo’s efficiency rose to 57.0% overall for Nike Wolfeboro. His dynamic and explosive game drew comparisons with young Russell Westbrook, which of course is a tremendous compliment in itself.

What is Solo Ball’s net worth and salary?

Playing at the collegiate level, Solo Ball doesn’t draw any salary as per the NCAA regulations. Information about his net worth is also not available in the public domain. His earnings are mainly from his NIL deals, which are expected to grow with his performances on the basketball court.

Stay tuned for updates on Solo Ball’s net worth, salary and deals.