Mullins Projected Draft Projection

[djct1999]

Again, all drafts are not created equal. This year's draft is far stronger than next year's.

Until it isn’t. The future is never promised.

 

[RuffRuff]

I have. And I haven’t seen Mullins projected any higher than he is now. So all these hypotheticals you are spewing are pure nonsense and noise imo.

Mullins isn't being projected in the 2027's because he's expected to go now up till now. The top of next year's draft will, as always, be made up of the 2026 freshmen class - which isn't great. Mullins would have easily been a top 6-7 player in it.

 

[djct1999]

Mullins isn't being projected in the 2027's because he's expected to go now up till now. The top of next year's draft will, as always, be made up of the 2026 freshmen class - which isn't great. Mullins would have easily been a top 6-7 player in it.

Let’s just see. We will never agree on this. Time to move on. I am constantly refreshing Twitter hoping to hear about Luke’s replacement. Let’s start there.

 

[UConn Dan]

 

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Hurley told Patrick that a kid like Mullins could.
make more money staying in college than going late in the first round that’s crazy . But A big determining factor is how much a kid likes school . Which has restrictions like classes but has perks also like that environment provides structure that immature kids still need.
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[controlfade]

Any mocks I've seen for 2027 don't even have Stokes 1. They often have Cameron Williams 1. There is a ton of euros in there, which are usually space fillers when not enough good Americans. If the upcoming draft is an A+, the quality of 2027 based on what I've seen is a D. Cameron Williams isn't a special player by any means based on what I've seen, nor is Jordan Smith. This thing has Reibe 15.

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Mullins could feasibly go top 5 if he crushes it, that draft is that weak. Some of it will be based on who decides not to go this year obviously.

It’s what I said earlier, if Braylon returns and develops as expected he should absolutely be a top 10 pick in next years draft.

 

[UC0NN]

Right now he goes mid 25 or so.

With minimal slight improvements in next year's weak draft he probably goes 25-40.

With normal expectation improvements 10-15.

And if he knocks it out of the park he's a top 10 pick. Adding muscle, improvement on D. 40%+ from 3. Improving an already efficient 2 point game.

 

[That Guy]

I’m not about trashing solo but people really need to get a handle on what type of player he really is. If he’s our leading scorer and go to next yr we are a 15-15 type of team. It’s not who he is. Stop overrating his talent. If he’s healthy he’d be a very good 3 option on a championship level team

I say this with the assumption that Mullins won't be back, in which case who else is scoring for us? You honestly think we'll bring in 2 guys through the portal who will be our top 2 leading scorers and Solo can be the 3rd option? I don't. This is why I think it's so important for our success next season to have Mullins back because then you're not trying to replace the production of 3 starters.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Call me crazy but I think if Mullins stays with the two kids coming in next yr I think Ball may be squeezed out.

I said this in another thread, but they can't be on the court at the same time very often. Mullins is a shooting guard. He's not big enough or physical enough to be a 3 in our defensive system. His emergence as a passer late in the year is exactly what we do need from a SG and don't get from Solo. His defense is also vastly better as is his rebounding. If Ball is back, he should be in the John Gwynn role off the bench. I don't think Dan can afford his usual loyalty in that situation.

 

[Bigbrad1029]

Braylon’s ceiling is several magnitudes above Liam’s. Liam has physical/athleticism limitations that Braylon does not. His absolute worst case scenario is dropping to 20th. Best case is 8th.

I don’t understand the negativity towards the G league. Players develop better in the G league playing against other pros than they would playing against DePaul in December.

He will be 22 nd or worse, so many dudes in this draft class…next year with an extra 10 to 15 lbs and a 40 %% from 3 averaging over 15 per game with a potential natty he is top 10, kinda like what Clingan did

 

[RuffRuff]

I said this in another thread, but they can't be on the court at the same time very often. Mullins is a shooting guard. He's not big enough or physical enough to be a 3 in our defensive system. His emergence as a passer late in the year is exactly what we do need from a SG and don't get from Solo. His defense is also vastly better as is his rebounding. If Ball is back, he should be in the John Gwynn role off the bench. I don't think Dan can afford his usual loyalty in that situation.

I think many of us agree with that but I doubt Ball gets demoted after 3 years given his stature in the program. Have always thought Ball is the kind of player you have to make a lot of workarounds for to make a roster work.

 

[Inyatkin]

I think many of us agree with that but I doubt Ball gets demoted after 3 years given his stature in the program. Have always thought Ball is the kind of player you have to make a lot of workarounds for to make a roster work.

He's been a starter for two years and among our leading scorers and, by the way, we've won nearly 60 games over those two years.

I'm well aware of the numbers, there's no need to rehash them.

I'm talking about how his coach, who we seem to trust implicitly, has that same level of trust in Solo. If he didn't, he wouldn't have played nearly the minutes he has, about 30 per game.

To everyone making this line of argument, that Solo needs to be squeezed out next year: How do you account for this year? For last year? He's been a huge cog for us, and we took the last two national champions to the final minute in each year.

Hurley is loyal, but not stupid. He wants to win, and he's good at it. There is no chance he would have played Solo all those minutes the past two years if he didn't think he was a big part of all that winning.

And half the board wants to toss him aside.

 

[Inyatkin]

The talent level is the argument. He was on this roster that could take minutes away from him the last two yrs? Next yr is different.

You're going to have to explain that. We were talented enough to win a whole lot of games both years. He started and was a key player on a Final Four team, even with his shooting woes.
Again, Hurley trusts him.

 

[RuffRuff]

He's been a starter for two years and among our leading scorers and, by the way, we've won nearly 60 games over those two years.

I'm well aware of the numbers, there's no need to rehash them.

I'm talking about how his coach, who we seem to trust implicitly, has that same level of trust in Solo. If he didn't, he wouldn't have played nearly the minutes he has, about 30 per game.

To everyone making this line of argument, that Solo needs to be squeezed out next year: How do you account for this year? For last year? He's been a huge cog for us, and we took the last two national champions to the final minute in each year.

Hurley is loyal, but not stupid. He wants to win, and he's good at it. There is no chance he would have played Solo all those minutes the past two years if he didn't think he was a big part of all that winning.

And half the board wants to toss him aside.

Ball brings an intangible to the starting 5 you don't measure in basketball play. Consistency, system, loyalty, trust, things you can't measure in the stat line. This is probably something coaches value more than fans.

If you look at him purely for basketball play, yes, you can make a significant upgrade. His defense has been discussed, he easily leads the team in WTF moments and his offensive game is fairly limited.

He's far more valuable to UConn than he is to any other program.

 

[Kembacity]

Dan Hurley has now gone on Dan Patrick & Jim Rome making it sound like he thinks Braylon “should” come back if he’s not a super high pick. Sure seems like he’s making the push for him to return.

Yeah this tells me that there’s definitely a decision to be made that he and his family haven’t made yet

 

[RuffRuff]

Last yr we weren’t very good. This yr who was going to take minutes away from him? Ross? Well he actually did towards the end of the season. Now you have Mullins staying and two freshmen incoming with Ross staying. Landrew is going to play! Whose minutes is he taking? Not Mullins. And let’s not forget furphy might still be around.

Too many assumptions. If there is one player I know will be back, it's Ball.

 

[Mets1432]

Yeah this tells me that there’s definitely a decision to be made that he and his family haven’t made yet

I think Dan is making it very clear without saying it directly. He doesn't want Braylin to make the same mistake Liam made.

His body and game are just not NBA ready.

 

[noelle]

his poor shooting this year really didn't look good, and it's physicality related. if he's thrown into the league it'll be a bit tough, have to make a plan with long term career development in mind not short term cashing out

 

[RuffRuff]

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I think Dan is making it very clear without saying it directly. He doesn't want Braylin to make the same mistake Liam made.

His body and game are just not NBA ready.

It'll be interesting to see how it plays out. If the NBA is valuing him highly, it's not based on results. It's 100% based on projection, which seems a tricky spot to be in when you have so many more proven players in this pool. Seems like a risky move unless I'm a GM at the end of round 1.

 

[RuffRuff]

What’s the assumption? My take is I don’t think he will be back if Mullins stays. Is that what we are arguing about? Because if your position is Mullins leaves then I am in agreement with you, solo stays.

You have no idea who is coming or going yet.

 

[ctbro1999]

What’s the assumption? My take is I don’t think he will be back if Mullins stays. Is that what we are arguing about? Because if your position is Mullins leaves then I am in agreement with you, solo stays.

I really don't see Solo playing for another team his last year of eligibility. I know he has aspirations of playing in the NBA and no doubt if he went to some other P5 program he could become "THE GUY" and get all the shots and PT he wants to improve his draft stock (not to mention probably a bigger NIL bag). But I feel like he has deep loyalty and connection to Hurley and UConn as well, and if he was the type that prioritized himself over team, he would have left after last season. I'll be very surprised if Solo is not a Husky next season.

 

[Inyatkin]

I really don't see Solo playing for another team his last year of eligibility. I know he has aspirations of playing in the NBA and no doubt if he went to some other P5 program he could become "THE GUY" and get all the shots and PT he wants to improve his draft stock (not to mention probably a bigger NIL bag). But I feel like he has deep loyalty and connection to Hurley and UConn as well, and if he was the type that prioritized himself over team, he would have left after last season. I'll be very surprised if Solo is not a Husky next season.

I would be shocked too, but the mood of the board seems to be that he wouldn't get a chance to play at another high-level team, and he's only here for intangibles or something, maybe Hurley loyalty.
I feel like I'm watching a different team

 

[ctbro1999]

I would be shocked too, but the mood of the board seems to be that he wouldn't get a chance to play at another high-level team, and he's only here for intangibles or something, maybe Hurley loyalty.
I feel like I'm watching a different team

I'm sure someone like Pope would throw millions at him if he thought he had a chance to land Solo.

 

[Inyatkin]

I think you are reading a different than watching a different team. My take is if Mullins stays and landrew comes in his minutes are getting slashed unless Hurley petitions the ncaa to add another 20 mins per game. Again it has nothing to do with Solo’s loyalty or even Hurleys because I do think hurley’s loyalty will be to tell solo his minutes would go down and he might have a different role. Just so I understand where you are coming from, do you think if Mullins stays then it’s landrew that won’t see a lot of the floor?

I'm not making minutes predictions. If guys can play, they'll see the floor plenty. I'm talking about half the board wanting to jettison a key player

 

[ctbro1999]

I'm not making minutes predictions. If guys can play, they'll see the floor plenty. I'm talking about half the board wanting to jettison a key player

Especially after he gutted out the title game on a bum ankle and hit some huge shots. Really boggles the mind. Treating a guy who's given his heart and soul for 3+ years like a disposable part.

 

[PAHusky]

I think you are reading a different than watching a different team. My take is if Mullins stays and landrew comes in his minutes are getting slashed unless Hurley petitions the ncaa to add another 20 mins per game. Again it has nothing to do with Solo’s loyalty or even Hurleys because I do think hurley’s loyalty will be to tell solo his minutes would go down and he might have a different role. Just so I understand where you are coming from, do you think if Mullins stays then it’s landrew that won’t see a lot of the floor?

Yes, I think it's pretty certain that an upperclass Solo - who even in a bad year for him had some big time performances - gets the lion's share of minutes over a freshman who's pretty highly rated but not a five star and has never played a minute of college ball. No chance Hurley is playing him more minutes than Solo unless he ends up a lottery level talent year 1.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I would be shocked too, but the mood of the board seems to be that he wouldn't get a chance to play at another high-level team, and he's only here for intangibles or something, maybe Hurley loyalty.
I feel like I'm watching a different team

I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying that Mullins is a 2. He's not a 3. He cannot handle the defensive obligations to play the 3 in our system and he's mismatched against may bigger 3s we face. That's why this is in the Mullins thread. So if he's back, he needs to be the 2. If he's going NBA, then Solo plugs in as an obvious starter at SG. They play the same position and Mullins is better. Having them both on the court, even last year, was one of our worst lineups by the numbers. We were best with Stewart or Ross paired with Mullins at SG by the analytics.

Can we play 3 guards? Obviously, we did much of the year. But the trend is obvious, the top teams are going bigger at the forward spots. A 3 guard lineup is not ideal.

 

[PAHusky]

Mullins played more minutes than solo last yr towards the end of the yr. And stars don’t mean a thing. It’s rare UConn gets 5 star recruits. Landrew is not somebody that’s going to sit a yr. Trust me

I'm not saying he sits but thinking he's coming in and playing better than Solo/taking the majority of minutes is pretty delusional. Hopefully he's as good as you think he is and he can big a nice piece of the bench but if Demary/Ball/Mullins come back those are the three in the backcourt getting the most minutes.

 

[Inyatkin]

I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying that Mullins is a 2. He's not a 3. He cannot handle the defensive obligations to play the 3 in our system and he's mismatched against may bigger 3s we face. That's why this is in the Mullins thread. So if he's back, he needs to be the 2. If he's going NBA, then Solo plugs in as an obvious starter at SG. They play the same position and Mullins is better. Having them both on the court, even last year, was one of our worst lineups by the numbers. We were best with Stewart or Ross paired with Mullins at SG by the analytics.

Can we play 3 guards? Obviously, we did much of the year. But the trend is obvious, the top teams are going bigger at the forward spots. A 3 guard lineup is not ideal.

Mullins is tall enough to be a three. He can get stronger. Most 3s are not Yaxel or Stanley Robinson
Mullins will be a a two in the NBA, but if he comes back, he's our starting 3

 

[JohnFSilver]

McNeeley was considered a surefire lottery pick and even was invited to the draft, yet he ended up going 29th. He lacked consistency shooting the ball (38%), especially from 3 (32%) and I think it scared a lot of teams off from taking him in the lottery because they figured he wasn't ready to contribute yet.

Mullins shooting struggles haven't been as bad (42% and 33.5%), but the story is somewhat similar. Both guys were expected to be much more consistent 3 pt shooters and more efficient offensively as freshmen. Because of this, I can see Mullins also getting picked outside the lottery. Maybe not as big of a fall as McNeeley, but somewhere in that 16-25 range.

Either way, I would expect him to spend his 1st season primarily in the G League and it all depends on if he wants to do that to continue his development, or come back to UConn, make some good money, and compete for another Final Four.

McNeeley was always finna be a mid to late pick. He was invited to the draft, but weeks beforenrhe draft they knew he was going to go in the 20s.

He went about where he should have went.