UConn guard Solo Ball (1) goes up to the basket as Xavier guard Dailyn Swain (3) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP ...

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At EYBL, Ball was drafted by Team Melo, Carmelo Anthony’s prestigious grassroots program. “When we got to Peach Jam, I was put into the starting lineup for the last 10 games,” Solo recalls ...

No. 5 Alabama at No. 9 Texas A&M. Time/TV: Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Both of these contenders are off to 2-0 starts in league play after challenging non-conference slates.