Braylon Mullins NBA mock draft projection: Where UConn star is expected to land
Here's where UConn Guard Braylon Mullins is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
March Madness is underway and today's college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer's NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, UConn's Braylon Mullins is expected to go in the first round.
Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out. Braylon Mullins 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 20 overall, Charlotte Hornets All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection Kalbrosky's Analysis: Braylon Mullins, a five-star recruit and former McDonald's All-American, missed the start of the season due to an ankle injury.
But he has returned to action for the Huskies and has shown what makes him such an appealing player. He is a useful off-ball threat, which gives him an immediately practical role at the next level. The Big East All-Freshman wing is shooting 37.
1 percent on 3-pointers since moving into the starting lineup. See USA TODAY's full mock draft here Braylon Mullins player profile (all stats as of March 15) Position: Guard Current Team: UConn 12 points per game 3. 5 rebounds per game 1.