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For years, the UConn Huskies have been producing elite college basketball talent, both in their men’s and women’s programs. Thanks to top-tier coaches and young players, the team is an annual threat to win the NCAA Tournament.
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For Dan Hurley’s men’s team, one exciting young face in 2025-26 has been guard Braylon Mullins. As a freshman, Mullins has been a significant contributor to a deep Huskies unit, looking to help lead his squad deep into March.
The last name “Mullins” may sound a bit familiar to basketball fans; Chris Mullin was a five-time NBA All-Star and a Basketball Hall of Famer.
Is Braylon Mullins related to Chris Mullin? Here’s what to know.
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Who is Braylon Mullins?
Braylon Mullins is a freshman guard at UConn, listed at 6-6 and 196 pounds. The 19-year-old was a consensus top-25 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, receiving offers from schools like Indiana and UNC, but ultimately deciding on the Huskies.
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Mullins enjoyed a terrific freshman season at UConn, a team that often prides itself on depth over one or two star-level names. He’s averaged 12.1 points, which ranks fourth on the team, along with 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. The guard has helped guide UConn to the NCAA Tournament, where he had a 17-point game against UCLA in the second round.
Mullins was selected to the Big East All-Freshman Team in 2025-26. He is regarded as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, if he decides to leave UConn after one year.
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Is Braylon Mullins related to Chris Mullin?
While they have similar last names and have a background in basketball, UConn guard Braylon Mullins is not related to former NBA All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Mullin. It’s a small distinction, but the Huskies star has an “S” at the end of his last name, while the NBA legend does not.
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However, Mullins’ father does have a background in basketball — Josh Mullins played college hoops at Lincoln Trail College and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
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Where is Braylon Mullins from?
Braylon Mullins is from Greenfield, Indiana. He attended Greenfieled Greenfield-Central, where he led the team to a 23–4 record while averaging 32.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game as a senior.
Mullins was named a 2025 McDonald’s All American and was recognized as Indiana’s Mr. Basketball soon afterward.
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Where is Chris Mullin from?
Former NBA star Chris Mullin is from Brooklyn, New York. He began his high school career at Power Memorial Academy before transferring to Xaverian High School, leading them to a New York Class A state championship in 1981.
Mullin then went on to play at St. John’s in college, then become the No. 7 overall pick of the Warriors in the 1985 NBA Draft.
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