The Unbelievable Rise of Braylon Mullins: UConn’s Unexpected March Madness Sensation
Here’s everything to know of Mullins, who became a household name against Duke in the Elite Eight:
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Braylon Mullins shot
Mullins’ 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in UConn’s win vs. Duke will go down as one of the top buzzer-beaters in March Madness history. Here’s a look at the shot:
Braylon Mullins NBA mock draft projection
USA TODAY Sports projects Mullins as the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Draft analyst Bryan Kalbrosky wrote March 26: Braylon Mullins, a five-star recruit and former McDonald’s All-American, missed the start of the season due to an ankle injury. But he has returned to action for the Huskies and has shown what makes him such an appealing player. He is a useful off-ball threat, which gives him an immediately practical role at the next level. The Big East All-Freshman wing shot 40.7 percent on 3-pointers during his first 18 games in the starting lineup, but it may be tough for scouts to forget his 0-for-8 performance from beyond the arc during his first game in March Madness.

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