UConn Guard Braylon Mullins Announces Return for Sophomore Season

STORRS, Connecticut — UConn guard Braylon Mullins announced his return to the team for his sophomore season via an Instagram post on April 18, 2026. The 6-foot-6 player, who turned a year older on the same day, shared the message 'Unfinished business' alongside the decision.

Mullins made the announcement one day before the current date of April 19, 2026, signaling his intent to build on a freshman year where he averaged 12 points per game.

He started 29 games during the 2025-26 season, helping UConn reach the national championship game.

Key Contributions in Tournament Run

In the 2026 NCAA Tournament, Mullins delivered a game-winning 3-pointer to defeat top-seeded Duke in the Elite Eight.

UConn advanced to the final but lost to Michigan in the national championship game. As a true freshman and five-star recruit, Mullins established himself as a key contributor in the backcourt. USA Today reported that he was projected as the No.

14 overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in their latest NBA mock draft.

Roster Changes and Backcourt Stability

UConn will return its entire starting backcourt for the 2026-27 season, with Mullins pairing alongside Silas Demary Jr.

And Solo Ball. This continuity comes amid frontcourt adjustments. The team replaced four-year starter Alex Karaban with transfer portal recruit Nikolas Khamenia, a former Duke forward ranked as a top-50 prospect in USA Today's transfer portal rankings.

UConn also brought in Najai Hines, a former Seton Hall center and another top-50 prospect per USA Today's rankings, to fill the role of departing star center Tarris Reed Jr.

Looking Ahead

These moves position UConn to contend again after their deep run in the 2025-26 season.

Mullins' decision to stay underscores the team's focus on unfinished goals from the recent championship loss.