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Braylon Mullins Returns to UConn for Sophomore Season

The decision anchors a retooling roster built through high-profile portal moves.

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – FEBRUARY 03: Braylon Mullins #24 of the Connecticut Huskies plays against the Xavier Musketeers during the second half of an NCAA men’s basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on February 03, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) dribbles the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Braylon Mullins announced Saturday, April 18, on Instagram that he will skip the 2026 NBA draft and come back to UConn for a second season.
  • Mullins averaged 12.0 points as a freshman and became a March star with a 35-foot game-winner against Duke, while draft boards projected him in the first round rather than as a sure lottery pick.
  • UConn strengthened its lineup the same day by securing Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia, and it previously added Seton Hall big man Najai Hines to help replace frontcourt losses.
  • The Huskies are managing turnover as Jaylin Stewart and Eric Reibe entered the transfer portal, while guards Silas Demary Jr. and Jayden Ross said they will return and Solo Ball has yet to decide.
  • Coaches and analysts cite strong NIL earnings and a tight April transfer window as key forces in these choices, positioning UConn for another preseason top‑tier ranking and a sustained title push.