Braylon Mullins, former Indiana Mr. Basketball, will return to UConn for his sophomore season. He averaged 12.0 points and hit a game-winning shot against Duke in the Final Four.
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Braylon Mullins returns to UConn for sophomore season
Former Indiana Mr. Basketball
Averaged 12.0 points and 3.5 rebounds
Hit game-winning shot against Duke
Projected as high as a lottery pick for 2026 NBA draft
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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.
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.
Q&A
What were Braylon Mullins' stats during his freshman year at UConn?
Braylon Mullins averaged 12.0 points and 3.5 rebounds while shooting 33.5% on three-pointers.
Why is Braylon Mullins considered a potential lottery pick for the NBA draft?
Braylon Mullins has been projected as high as a lottery pick due to his performance and skill set, including a game-winning shot against Duke.
What high school did Braylon Mullins attend before UConn?
Braylon Mullins attended Greenfield-Central High School in Indiana.
What impact did Braylon Mullins have in the NCAA tournament?
He hit the game-winning shot against Duke, which helped UConn advance to the Final Four.
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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.
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.
UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) takes questions at the post-game press conference Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The UConn huskies defeated the Butler bull dogs 80 to 70.
Butler Bulldogs forward Jackson Keith (0) defends 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.
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.
UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) warms up as UConn visits Butler in a Big East men's basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Feb 11, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) recovers a loose ball in front of UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Feb 11, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) shoots the ball against the Butler Bulldogs during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Greenfield native Braylon Mullins signs autographs for fans before Connecticut’s game at Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Greenfield native Braylon Mullins signs autographs for fans before Connecticut’s game at Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Greenfield native Braylon Mullins signs autographs for fans before Connecticut’s game at Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - DECEMBER 16: Braylon Mullins #24 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Drayton Jones #13 of the Butler Bulldogs during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on December 16, 2025 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Dec 16, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) drives the ball against Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) drives the ball against Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - OCTOBER 13: Braylon Mullins #24 of the Connecticut Huskies plays against the Boston College Eagles at Mohegan Sun on October 13, 2025 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) smiles for a photo after being named the MVP on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) rushed sup the court against Kentucky All-Star Andy Johnson (7) on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Kentucky All-Star Aaron Gutman (5) rushes up the court against Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) rushes up the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky (1) smiles for a photo with Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins sits on the sidelines during team introductions Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins recovers a rebound Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Senior All-Stars Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central (1) goes up for a basket Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as the boys Indiana All-Stars team faces the Junior All-Stars at Greenfield-Central High School in Greenfield, Ind.
IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School answers a question Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
Greenfield-Central’s Braylon Mullins (center) poses with Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White (left) and IndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep (right) after Mullins is named IndyStar’s Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
Greenfield-Central’s Braylon Mullins (left) shakes hands with Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White after Mullins is named IndyStar’s Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) rushes up the court against Mt. Vernon Marauders Tanner Teschendorf (22) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) and Mt. Vernon Marauders center Tyler Davis (32) leap for the ball during tipoff Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) yells to teammates on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) rushes up the court against Mt. Vernon Marauders Max Vise (30) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) leaps for a rebound against Mt. Vernon Marauders Max Vise (30) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
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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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UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) takes questions at the post-game press conference 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 forward Jackson Keith (0) defends 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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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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UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) warms up as UConn visits Butler in a Big East men's basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Feb 11, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) recovers a loose ball in front of UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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Feb 11, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) shoots the ball against the Butler Bulldogs during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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Greenfield native Braylon Mullins signs autographs for fans before Connecticut’s game at Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Greenfield native Braylon Mullins signs autographs for fans before Connecticut’s game at Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Greenfield native Braylon Mullins signs autographs for fans before Connecticut’s game at Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - DECEMBER 16: Braylon Mullins #24 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Drayton Jones #13 of the Butler Bulldogs during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on December 16, 2025 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
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Dec 16, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) drives the ball against Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Dec 16, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) drives the ball against Butler Bulldogs forward Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (4) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - OCTOBER 13: Braylon Mullins #24 of the Connecticut Huskies plays against the Boston College Eagles at Mohegan Sun on October 13, 2025 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) smiles for a photo after being named the MVP on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) rushed sup the court against Kentucky All-Star Andy Johnson (7) on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Kentucky All-Star Aaron Gutman (5) rushes up the court against Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) rushes up the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky (1) smiles for a photo with Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins sits on the sidelines during team introductions Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins recovers a rebound Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Senior All-Stars Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central (1) goes up for a basket Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as the boys Indiana All-Stars team faces the Junior All-Stars at Greenfield-Central High School in Greenfield, Ind.
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IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School answers a question Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
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IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
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Greenfield-Central’s Braylon Mullins (center) poses with Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White (left) and IndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep (right) after Mullins is named IndyStar’s Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
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IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
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Greenfield-Central’s Braylon Mullins (left) shakes hands with Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White after Mullins is named IndyStar’s Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.
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Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) rushes up the court against Mt. Vernon Marauders Tanner Teschendorf (22) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
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Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) and Mt. Vernon Marauders center Tyler Davis (32) leap for the ball during tipoff Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
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Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) yells to teammates on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
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Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) rushes up the court against Mt. Vernon Marauders Max Vise (30) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
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Greenfield-Central Cougars guard Braylon Mullins (24) leaps for a rebound against Mt. Vernon Marauders Max Vise (30) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the IHSAA boys basketball sectional final at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie. Mt. Vernon Marauders defeated the Greenfield-Central Cougars in double overtime, 76-73.
