US EditionBraylon Mullins, former Indiana Mr. Basketball, returns to UConn
The freshman averaged 12.0 points and 3.5 rebounds and hit the game-winning shot against Duke before choosing another season in Storrs.
- On Saturday, UConn guard Braylon Mullins announced he will return for his sophomore season, posting "unfinished business" on Instagram to confirm his decision.
- Projected as a potential first-round NBA draft pick, Mullins faced pressure to leave early; UConn head coach Dan Hurley advised against entering the draft unless guaranteed a lottery selection.
- Mullins rose to national prominence after his 35-foot buzzer-beater against Duke, finishing his freshman year averaging 12.0 points per game and leading the Huskies in free throw percentage with 88.9%.
- His return provides momentum for the UConn program, which recently added Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia and will retain guards Silas Demary Jr. and Jayden Ross.
- With NIL opportunities making college financially competitive, Mullins stands to earn more by returning to school; UConn remains active in the transfer portal awaiting decisions from starters Solo Ball and Jacob Ross.
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Braylon Mullins passes on NBA draft, staying at UConn
UConn's sharp-shooting wing Braylon Mullins announced Saturday on social media that he is passing on entering the NBA draft and returning to the Huskies for his sophomore season.
“Wasn’t Even Top 30”: NCAA World Offers No Filter After UConn’s Braylon Mullins Announces 2026 NBA Draft Decision
“Players like Braylon would probably make more money at UConn next year than if he were the No. 15 pick,” Dan Hurley said a few weeks ago. At the time, Braylon Mullins was contemplating whether to declare for the NBA draft or to stay another year and work on his craft to improve his draft position. Now that the UConn star is betting on himself, many in the NCAA world believe he’s simply dodging a reality check. Mullins has already etched himself…
March madness hero Braylon Mullins decides to run it back with UConn for sophomore year
UConn's March Madness hero will be staying put this summer. Braylon Mullins decided he will be returning to the Huskies for his sophomore season, he announced Saturday in an Instagram post.
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