Is UConn's Solo Ball related to LaMelo Ball?

Solo Ball was a role player on UConn's national title squad from 2024 and now he's one of Dan Hurley's trusted starters. Ball's ascension has helped bring the Huskies back to the Final Four. It's also brought a ton of attention his way, sparking one big question online: Is he related to LaMelo Ball and the high-profile Ball family?

The answer is no, they are not related. Solo grew up on the East Coast while LaVar Ball and Co. are from California.

The last name "Ball" and a love of the sport is all they share. Solo isn't even the UConn guard's birth name, which is Solomon. He took on Solo after classmates made fun of his name in elementary school, according to the Hartford Courant .

It's been a quiet NCAA Tournament for Solo, who's shot under 30% from the field during the Huskies' run. UConn fans are hoping he's saving his best for when the lights are shining brightest, as Illinois awaits in the Final Four. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Is UConn's Solo Ball related to LaMelo Ball?