UConn basketball fans, get ready for another season of Braylon Mullins. The former Indiana Mr. Basketball and Greenfield-Central High School star is returning to the Huskies for his sophomore year, passing on the opportunity to enter the 2026 NBA draft.

This is a massive boost for the Huskies' backcourt. As a 6-6 freshman, Mullins proved he was built for the big stage, averaging 12.0 points and 3.5 rebounds. His clutch gene was on full display during March Madness, where he hit the game-winning shot against Duke to send UConn to the Final Four in his home state of Indiana.

His performance in Indianapolis solidified his rising stock. He dropped 15 points in the Final Four victory over Illinois at Lucas Oil Stadium. While the national championship game against Michigan didn't end as hoped, Mullins's freshman campaign showcased a player with lottery-pick potential, with draft projections ranging from the top 10 to the 20s.

By choosing to develop his game further in Storrs, Mullins is betting on himself and the UConn program. For fans, it means another year of watching a dynamic guard who thrives in pressure situations. His decision to run it back adds serious firepower to UConn's quest to return to the top of college basketball.