Adama-Alpha Bal - College Basketball News & Rumors

Once again out Bal (calf) is out for Santa Clara's game Sunday against UAB, according to Thomas Dunn of Write for California.

Impact Tuesday included Santa Clara's win over UC Riverside to advance into the 2025 National Invitation Tournament's second round, keeping Bal's collegiate career alive. But once again, it is at risk of ending should the Broncos lose their ongoing game against UAB.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Bal is out for Tuesday's game against UC Riverside due to a calf injury, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Bal has been bothered by a calf injury in recent weeks, and in fact, that same injury kept him out of three games between Feb. 11 and Feb. 22. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to the hardwood.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bal is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Gonzaga.

Impact Bal will make his first start upon his return from a three-game absence due to injury. The senior guard will look to pick up where he left off after totaling 31 points and 10 assists on his previous two outings.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Gonzaga Bal (illness) is available for Santa Clara's game Tuesday against Gonzaga, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Considering that Bal is a senior and Santa Clara's 2024-25 season has no home games remaining after Tuesday, this means the upcoming Gonzaga matchup will be his last at Santa Clara. He will look to go out with a bang, especially for a team that gifted him an opportunity to excel. For the second straight, Bal has averaged at least 13.1 points and 3.0 assists, which is what his current rates are for Santa Clara this season. He also has an average of 2.3 three-pointers made on a 37.8 three-point percentage.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Bal (illness) did not end up playing in Thursday's win over Loyola Marymount.

Impact Reports earlier in the day indicated Bal would be returning from a one-game absence caused by an illness, but that did not end up being the case. Bal seems to be nearing a return and will try to make that happen Saturday against Washington State.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Bal (illness) will play against Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bal missed Santa Clara's loss to Saint Mary's with a sickness, but he'll be back Thursday night. The every-game starter averages 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists this season - his return to action is big news for Santa Clara.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Ball will not play in Tuesday's game against St. Mary's, Zack Farmer of The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast reports.

Impact Ball will miss his first game of the season as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for the matchup against Loyola Marymount on Feb. 20.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bal's 27 lead Santa Clara over Kennesaw State 94-74

Led by Adama-Alpha Bal's 27 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 94-74 on Wednesday

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Leading scorer held out Bal (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 71-70 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Bal was ruled out after missing warmups, per Thomas Dunn of Write for California, which led to a backcourt shakeup that resulted in more run for Brenton Knapper and Jake Ensminger. Bal's next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Pacific, but without any details regarding the nature of his injuries, his chances of playing are difficult to gauge. His prospective absence will be felt heavily, as Bal is the team's leading scorer at 15.2 ppg.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bal's late basket leads Santa Clara to 77-76 victory over No. 23 Gonzaga

Adama-Alpha Bal scored the go-ahead basket with 4.6 seconds remaining and Santa Clara beat No. 23 Gonzaga 77-76

JANUARY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Bal scores 21 in Santa Clara's 68-57 win against Loyola Marymount to open WCC play

Led by Adama-Alpha Bal's 21 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 68-57 on Thursday in a West Coast Conference opener

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

To be available from portal Bal will be available from the NCAA's transfer portal, he announced using his Twitter account Wednesday.

Impact A healthy Bal logged fewer than 30 minutes across the second half of Arizona's 2022-23 season. Wanting better opportunities during his junior year, he is expected to enroll in a different school that can give them.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine in blowout win Bal accumulated nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes during Saturday's 89-75 victory over Indiana.

Impact Bal contributed nine points during Saturday's blowout win over Indiana. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has appeared in nine games this season, logging 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 14.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 off the bench Bal closed Monday's 117-75 win over Nicholls with 14 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 17 minutes.

Impact Bal converted 3-of-4 shots from beyond the arc in Monday's season-opener, finishing with 14 points in just 17 minutes. The 6-foot-7 sophomore appeared in 23 games with the Wildcats last season, contributing 1.5 points on 4.5 minutes per game. It remains to be seen how large of a role the sophomore guard will have this season, since his production today was mainly the result of the massive lead Arizona had throughout the entire game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Bal's 27 lead Santa Clara over Kennesaw State 94-74

Bal's late basket leads Santa Clara to 77-76 victory over No. 23 Gonzaga

Bal scores 21 in Santa Clara's 68-57 win against Loyola Marymount to open WCC play