Braylon Mullins is Back!

[Dove]

And this folks is how you get 68 LIKES in 3 hours.

 

[Dove]

 

[uconn_jack]

Nice to see this pick up Karaban from ending of this season. He definitely bleeds blue and i'm sure some of that rubbed off on Braylon in his decision to stay one more year.

I wonder if we'll see Karaban in the stands catching any games next year.

 

[Fan1978]

Awesome! Now we need to here from Solo. I hope he comes back

Where is solo going? He will be back, best and most supportive place for bounce back while making 1.7m

 

[uconn_jack]

I am not a Donny Marshal hater like some of you, but he really has some explaining to do after incessantly declaring throughout the season that Mullins was one and done. To be fair, he wasn't the only one, but they way he kept bringing it up was a little much. I'm sure he will learn from the experience. Still rooting for Donny to develop into a great commentator and do us proud.

To be fair, more than half this board were adamant all year that there was 0% chance that he would return if he were a projected 1st round pick.

 

[jostar1]

 

[jostar1]

 

[TheHorde]

Considering the depth of this year's draft, and the projected weak 2027 draft, smart move by Mullins.

Can we expect a jump in production like sophomore Ray Allen?

Let's just fast forward to the fall 2026!

Now........how does Solo react to this?

Solo didn’t have an issue with Mullins originally committing here, right?

 

[DogMania]

I have to admit that throughout the first half to 3/4th of the season I was wrong with insisting Braylon would jump to the NBA after his freshman season when some Boneyarders insisted he would return.

After watching him struggle to knock down 3s at a solid clip and missing some by plenty, I began to wonder if his stock would drop him out of the lottery and that maybe he'd be back.

I'm happy I was wrong and that we get to watch him for another year.

 

[Kembacity]

To be fair, more than half this board were adamant all year that there was 0% chance that he would return if he were a projected 1st round pick.

Try last week. Love all the internet tough guys “not a chance, keep living in dreamland losers”

 

[Trudy Gay]

Maybe I do like NIL….

 

[Waquoit]

That's a good point!

 

[controlfade]

this has been a good week, welcome back Braylon

 

[Waquoit]

Not bad. First priority during portal season was to replace Reed, Karaban and Mullins. And Hurley did!

 

[REB1094]

BRINGER
OF
RAIN

 

[Khal Drogo]

Utterly Impossible

 

[Edward Sargent]

Who was our last super sophomore? Someone who could have been drafted but stayed? Bouk?

Ah this big guy named Donovan!

 

[Donyell 360]

To be fair, more than half this board were adamant all year that there was 0% chance that he would return if he were a projected 1st round pick.

Agreed. I thought he was gone too. But it is one thing to be wrong, it is another to repeat it over and over with such certainty. We all should take this to heart and acknowledge that we could be wrong.

 

[LetsGoUC]

when was the last time we had a 20ppg scorer? Mullins will be there this year.

 

[Donyell 360]

when was the last time we had a 20ppg scorer? Mullins will be there this year.

Kemba? Mullins could but hard to do in a Hurley offense that relies on ball movement, passing up good shots for better shots. Seems more likely we will have 5 guys in double figures than 1 guy with 20+. I think this is UConn at its best.

But if Mullins adds some muscle to his game and improves his handle, he could become a complete player. He showed flashes this year but not consistent. Hopefully more muscle means less foul trouble too. He has quite a bit of work to do on the defensive end. I like his shot blocking and instincts. He just got bullied too much this year. We will see what he looks like in November. Can't wait!

 

[aceboon]

 

[superjohn]

Biggest thing for Braylon is adding some strength/weight and improving his handle.

 

[MrJoe]

I wonder if we'll see Karaban in the stands catching any games next year.

hope he’s too busy in nba

 

[giddyup]

Awesome!!!

 

[DW1361]

I am not really surprised. I predicted the shot and his return, but both have shocked me that they actually happened. He’s got some unfinished business. Come to Connecticut to win championships!!!!! If you first don’t succeed, the second time is the charm…

 

[BillRME0920]

Can’t believe the Braylon’s Back thread is only 3 pages long

 

[Leebo]

Can’t believe the Braylon’s Back thread is only 3 pages long

It's a bit muted by being rumored for several days and spread over a few threads.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Biggest thing for Braylon is adding some strength/weight and improving his handle.

Agree. A bit more muscle makes him much more effective driving and rebounding. Plus probably helps his defense too.

 

[CL82]

The Mullins it’s about to become the biggest selling haircut in Connecticut.

Heck, that new kid Nik already has one.

 

[Mr. French]

WHAT A DAY!!

My kids will be geeked and I’m with them. Year 2 of Mullins could be big time. Extra confidence, extra weight and hopefully a healthy leg.