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Central Indiana will get a closer look at the progress 2025 Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins has made since leaving Greenfield-Central.
The 6-6 sharpshooter who scored 2,158 points for the Cougars missed the early weeks of this season with an ankle injury, but he has quickly become a factor for No. 5 UConn. In his second game, he scored 17 points in 23 minutes of a win over Kansas.
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The Huskies host Butler in Big East action tonight, Dec. 16, and he had can add to glowing reviews that place him in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery.
Who is Braylon Mullins? Where UConn freshman stands in 2026 NBA mock drafts
Kyle Boone, CBS Sports: 13th to the Bulls
“Adding weapons and floor-spacers to maximize the talents of Josh Giddey, Coby White and Matas Buzelis seems ideal. Mullins gives them a picture-perfect tool to do that as a shooter who can score from anywhere — with an underrated ability to affect the game with his defense and length, too.”
No Ceilings: 8th to the Mavericks
“At this point, the Dallas Mavericks would probably be dreaming of adding another high upside talent to the mix alongside Cooper Flagg. Although Kingston Flemings (Houston) and Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville) could be just out of reach, the Mavericks manage to get another fantastic piece here at No. 8. Insert UConn freshman Braylon Mullins, who would be a sensational addition to the mix. Mullins has finally returned to the court after missing the first six weeks of the season from a preseason ankle injury. He hasn’t skipped a beat, dropping 17 points in a recent impressive road victory over Kansas. A lethal floor spacer with good size, feel, and two-way potential, Mullins would be a sensational asset alongside Flagg for years to come.”
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Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report: 15th to the Warriors
“His 17 points in 23 minutes Kansas were not only needed for Connecticut, but he also scored with the type of confidence, decisiveness and skill that can sway NBA scouts. Even the misses looked good based on the…
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