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2025 Recruiting: Braylon Mullins commits to UConn!

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UCTitleTown said:
That's his AAU, not Indiana University. Let's see their fanbase's reaction....
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Would we not understand if Hoosier Nation hates us more than Purdue, Michigan and any other school. Seems like every big name signing we get comes at the expense of IU. Maybe we should play a game at IU?
 
QDOG5 said:
How many 3's did the Celts take last night? That is where the game is going at all levels. Dan Hurley and staff know this and they have also figured out it is easier to find a shooter and teach him to play defense than vice versa. I don't think we'll go full Alabama offense but I expect 85% of our shots are 3's or in the paint. Lastly, the new IU football coach reminds me a lot of Dan Hurley. Proven winner at many levels, super confident in himself and a sh$t talker. College Gameday will be in Bloomington this Saturday. I'm going out on a limb and saying they make the playoffs this year. IU's football history has been a constant Big Ten doormat.
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I was thinking about the Celtics game last night with how many threes they were jacking up. With that said, I really hope they don't go three-ball crazy, which I really don't think that will happen. Hurley is all about execution and creating good scoring opportunities may they be beyond or within the three-point arc. From a purely spectator perspective, I'm more interested in seeing a team that scores and wins in a number of different ways and not just jacking up threes. As much as I like winning, I want to be entertained.

There was an article about Hurley changing his recruiting philosophy, and getting better shooters compared to athletes. Now I would think that a lot of coaches would love to get the best shooters/scorers possible, but it's just not that easy since there's so much competition for those highly skilled incoming freshman. Those who followed UConn in the late '80s and early 90s remember how Calhoun often recruited athletes since it was hard to get the highly ranked skilled recruits to come to Storrs. As UConn grew their reputation, he began getting more skilled scores such as Donyell Marshall, Ray Allen, Rip Hamilton, etc.

Now based on the recruits Hurley has been bringing in the last few years, it's clear he is trying to get more skilled offensive players and some very good three-point shooters. Having players that can stretch the defense but also drive into gaps and deliver the ball to the right teammates (cutters, kickouts, interior post players, etc.), creates a well-balanced offense that is extremely hard to defend. It's ridiculous that the roster next season will potentially have five players on the floor that can knock down threes and do many other things as well. And of course they need to be able to defend. We've all seen some Kentucky and Duke teams that are chock full of skilled offensive underclassmen, that's simply we're not able to win because they couldn't defend and or couldn't produce when it counted most.

Hurley is clearly looking for players that know how to play team basketball at a high level or at least can learn how to do so. Now that they're winning championships, the success of landing the top ones that fit this are now achievable.

I assume some of the highly ranked recruits in the past few seasons were made up of some very dynamic scorers with advanced offensive skills, but those aren't the ones that are winning titles. Not saying that having one of those type of players like AJ Dybantsa (not a good fit since few here would spell his name correctly :)) wouldn't be a nice peace to have if willing to work within the team system, but it's just not worth getting into the bidding wars for those type of players, plus the risks they might cause chemistry issues with the overall team if they are focused on putting up individual numbers to help their draft status.

Landing Castle last year was an important piece who was considered a likely 1-and-dine and highly skilled individual scorer, but one who was a hard worker and willing to do whatever the coaching staff asked of him, and not just to put up big numbers. Castle did exactly that and was a big reason we won the national championship. And he seemed to do just fine in the NBA draft this past summer.

It's great to be a husky fan. This season in next season are going to be really exciting. And if they keep winning, I don't see this changing.
 
cam's just a predator level exploiter of space on the court. results wise it'll be really hard to top what cam did. but braylon brings a different set of attributes, particularly doing some on ball stuff attacking close outs etc. they'll find a way to maximize what he can bring to the offense.
 
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AntG168 said:
Probably not percentage wise. His efficiency was off the charts
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Part of being a great shooter is also being athletic enough to get your shot off over defenders and in tight spaces. Athletically, I think Mullins compares favorably to some of the best to do it here at similar ages.
 
Braylon Mullins bets on himself, picks UConn over IU basketball. He explains his decision.

“Coach Hurley was the head coach I heard from the most,” Mullins said. “And honestly, that’s who you are playing for so hearing from him was definitely a big part of it.”

Though the goal is to play in the NBA, Mullins said there was never any “one-and-done” talk with Hurley during the recruiting process. There were no guarantees when he arrived at UConn, either, other than to work for opportunities to play.

“I’m willing to accept that challenge,” Mullins said. “
 
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TheHorde said:
This might be a bit far, but I’m not sure it is. I think this kid might end up being the best shooter to wear a UConn jersey since Ray Alllen.
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I’m curious who are ur top5 shooters in uconn history ?
 
www.indystar.com

Braylon Mullins bets on himself, picks UConn over IU basketball. He explains his decision.

Braylon Mullins, a five-star prospect coveted by Indiana basketball fans, announced his commitment to two-time defending national champion UConn.
www.indystar.com www.indystar.com

Got this link from an IU board. Really good insights about the commitment. There's none of that 'Hurley promised him 1 and done' nonsense IU fans were talking about. Hurley prioritized Mullins more than any other head coach, and that paid off.
 
superjohn said:
Braylon is one of the best recruits UConn has ever gotten. Unreal shooter off the dribble, catch, movement with an incredibly quick trigger and inside the gym range.

We're in dynasty mode.
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Sounds like a better shooting Castle?
 
visitor123 said:
www.indystar.com

Braylon Mullins bets on himself, picks UConn over IU basketball. He explains his decision.

Braylon Mullins, a five-star prospect coveted by Indiana basketball fans, announced his commitment to two-time defending national champion UConn.
www.indystar.com www.indystar.com

Got this link from an IU board. Really good insights about the commitment. There's none of that 'Hurley promised him 1 and done' nonsense IU fans were talking about. Hurley prioritized Mullins more than any other head coach, and that paid off.
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Great article. My favorite part is that Hurley just flat out out-worked EVERYONE else.

If you are an opposing coach, you must absolutely cringe when Hurley walks in a gym to look at a kid you’re recruiting.

Back to back national champ.
2024 Naismith COTY.
UK backed up a brinks truck to get him.
Lakers offered multi-year contract.
He’s the modern face of college MBB.

And the WORST part is… all that stuff isn’t even what’s going to put the nail in your coffin. The guy is STILL gonna work harder than you to get his man.
 
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drayenob said:
Braylon Mullins bets on himself, picks UConn over IU basketball. He explains his decision.

“Coach Hurley was the head coach I heard from the most,” Mullins said. “And honestly, that’s who you are playing for so hearing from him was definitely a big part of it.”

Though the goal is to play in the NBA, Mullins said there was never any “one-and-done” talk with Hurley during the recruiting process. There were no guarantees when he arrived at UConn, either, other than to work for opportunities to play.

“I’m willing to accept that challenge,” Mullins said. “
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This sounds like the Dan Hurley we all know. I was so confused during the recruiting process when BM was quoted as saying that Dan Hurley brought up being a 1 and done multiple times.
 
I just watched some highlights from last year and it looks like he grew a lot. He may grow more over the next year and get to 6'6" or 6'7". He gets his shot off so quickly.
 
the vibe from indiana board/boosters is a group that's doubling down on refusing to acknowledging difficult reality. gotta recognize the problems before fixing them. have heard a lot of confident stuff from their various 'insiders' and it just sounded like false bravado
 
UConnKev said:
Boom!
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Hurley is the man and the kid is saying exactly what I want to hear in terms of wanting to be coached hard. Boom. Some kids get it. I want those kids, and Hurley gets them. We are just reloading now. This is just the beginning. He turned down Lakers job. He’s thinking about being better than Coach K now. We are the team to beat every year now.
 
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Knowing IU was an hour down the road, that was the biggest part (in IU’s favor),” Mullins said. “I liked everything at UConn better than at IU. And I felt like I just wanted a fresh start and to get away from home a little bit. Just live life on my own a little bit. That’s one of the reasons why I went to UConn instead of IU.”
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www.indystar.com

Braylon Mullins bets on himself, picks UConn over IU basketball. He explains his decision.

Braylon Mullins, a five-star prospect coveted by Indiana basketball fans, announced his commitment to two-time defending national champion UConn.
www.indystar.com www.indystar.com
 
He’s a great shooter, a push shot with very little jump to it but he gets it off very quickly. Excited to have him.
 
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@HooperScooper it looks like you won't need to police the spelling of Braylon. He says in the video on the Indy Star article that noone calls him Braylon. It is B-Mul or just B. Most boneyarders have to be able to spell 'B'.

I went back to the early July thread about the recruits each of us coveted. At the time Thomas was considered in hand and on everybody's projection and wish list. BMul was coveted by many of us, but almost nobody thought he would leave Indiana/midwest in the end. Great job in the end by the staff and clearly Hurley in particular. He prioritized this kid and 'B' felt it. Once again the staff knocked the cover off the ball when BMul visited. I am thrilled and trying to get used to not writing Braylon or Mullins, which is harder than you would think.
 
Bazz2014 said:
Great article. My favorite part is that Hurley just flat out out-worked EVERYONE else.

If you are an opposing coach, you must absolutely cringe when Hurley walks in a gym to look at a kid you’re recruiting.

Back to back national champ.
2024 Naismith COTY.
UK backed up a brinks truck to get him.
Lakers offered multi-year contract.
He’s the modern face of college MBB.

And the WORST part is… all that stuff isn’t even what’s going to put the nail in your coffin. The guy is STILL gonna work harder than you to get his man.
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Danny is truly a "young" 51. Whatever he's doing to stay in shape and high energy, it's working and it's well received by parents/recruits. Maybe it's the routine Storrs offers him, the consistency that leaving for a cross country NBA job wouldn't. My gut tells me he's here to stay. Enjoy the ride & the golden era, it really is a special experience for a fan.
 
3rdbass said:
Better Athlete? Not sure about that. Better Ball handler sure but that doesn't take a lot.

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At this stage, he's more physically developed and bouncier, plus being a better finisher. Not a knock on Hawkins, more of a compliment to Mullins. This dude is athletic AND a quick trigger.
 
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