Braylon Mullins, former Indiana Mr. Basketball, returns to UConn

Former Indiana Mr. Basketball and Greenfield-Central High School star Braylon Mullins will return to UConn for his sophomore season, his father, Josh Mullins, confirmed to IndyStar.

The 6-6 freshman averaged 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, shot 33.5% on 3s and hit the game-winning shot against Duke to send UConn to the Final Four in Indianapolis.

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Mullins has been projected as high as a lottery pick and as low as the 20s for the 2026 NBA draft if he left college.

UConn beat Illinois, 71-62, in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium with Mullins scoring 15 points. The Huskies lost the national championship game to Michigan, 69-63, with Mullins scoring 11 points on 4-of-17 shooting.

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UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) brings the ball up court Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The UConn huskies defeated the Butler bull dogs 80 to 70.

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UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) brings the ball up court Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The UConn huskies defeated the Butler bull dogs 80 to 70.

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Butler Bulldogs guard Jamie Kaiser Jr. (7) drives the ball against UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The UConn huskies defeated the Butler bull dogs 80 to 70.

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Josh Mullins the father of UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) attended the game against Butler Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The UConn huskies defeated the Butler bull dogs 80 to 70.

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