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Braylon Mullins’ Last-Second Three Sends UConn to the Final Four

His Indiana roots make the Indianapolis stage feel like home.

Overview

  • Mullins buried a three with 0.4 seconds left to beat Duke 73-72, clinching UConn’s spot in the national semifinals.
  • His parents described the moment as overwhelming, with his mother saying she blacked out and his father recalling he yelled until he nearly passed out.
  • Mike Krzyzewski congratulated Mullins during a postgame interview, also crediting Alex Karaban for the pass that set up the winning shot.
  • Greenfield, Indiana, is planning watch parties and restaurant specials as the town rallies around its native son ahead of the weekend games.
  • UConn will face Illinois at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 4 at 6 p.m., positioning the Indiana-born guard to play close to family and friends.