Braylon Mullins Averaged 12 Points, But NBA Teams Already Have Him Top-6 For 2027

Alright, listen up, Emerald City! You gotta hear about this kid, Braylon Mullins. We’re talking about a high school phenom, 2025 Mr. Basketball from Greenfield-Central, who just wrapped up his freshman year at UConn, and NBA GMs are already tripping over themselves. We're not even talking about the 2026 draft, no way! We're looking at the *2027* NBA mock draft, and Mullins is already being pegged as a lottery pick. Wild, right? He likely would have gone first round in the 2026 draft if he stayed in, but the hype is building for his sophomore season and beyond.

That Duke Buzzer-Beater Exploded Everything

His freshman season numbers, honestly, they might not jump off the page. Mullins put up 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. He shot 42% from the field and 33% from three. ESPN's Jeremy Woo even said he "didn't quite have the freshman season he wanted." But here's the thing: one shot changed the whole conversation. Remember UConn’s run to the Final Four? Mullins hit a long 3-pointer in the closing seconds against Duke, completing a double-digit comeback win that sent the Huskies dancing. What a moment! UConn eventually fell to Michigan in the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium, but that Duke heroics solidified Mullins' status as a clutch player. Now, with Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. heading to the

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NBA, Mullins should be taking on a much bigger role for the Huskies in the 2026-27 season.

Why NBA Scouts Are Already All-In

So, what's got the pros buzzing so early? Jonathan Wasserman over at Bleacher Report has Mullins going as high as 4th overall to the Chicago Bulls. He raves about that "historic shot he hit to beat Duke," highlighting his "signature shooting range and shotmaking confidence." Wasserman calls him one of the "most potent off-ball scoring freshmen" and notes his "functional athletic ability for finishing and defending." He thinks Mullins will get more ball-screen situations and expand his self-creation as a sophomore. Jeremy Woo from ESPN is also high on him, projecting Mullins at 6th to the Milwaukee Bucks. Woo says NBA teams think he's capable of a breakout season, expecting him to improve his shooting percentages in a more focal role on a team that uses shooters well. The big question from Woo, though, is whether Mullins can be more than just a shooting specialist. Teams love his "makeup, size and skill set," but he needs to "take a step forward as an all-around offensive player" to justify that top-10 spot. He's got "major shotmaking prowess," so the opportunity is there for him to put it all together. So, get ready to keep an eye on Braylon Mullins next college season. This kid's got the potential to be a star, and the league is already watching to see if he can fulfill that lottery-pick promise.

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