Braylon Mullins Stays at UConn Despite NBA First-Round Projection
UConn basketball player Braylon Mullins decided to stay in college for another year instead of entering the NBA draft. ESPN ranks him as the 17th best prospect and a likely first-round pick.
UConn's Braylon Mullins announced he will return for his second college season despite being projected as a first-round NBA draft pick. ESPN currently ranks him 17th on their draft board.
Most NBA mock drafts place Mullins in the 15-30 pick range. Coach Dan Hurley said on the Dan Patrick Show that Mullins could make more money staying at UConn than going to the NBA if he doesn't get picked in the lottery (top 14 picks).
Hurley has been pushing for Mullins to stay another year. The coach wants to keep his star player to help UConn compete for another championship.
Mullins will use his second college season to try to improve his draft position. A better ranking could mean millions more in his first NBA contract.
College basketball stars face tough money decisions between going pro early or staying in school. Mullins' choice shows how new college sports money rules are changing these decisions.
Mullins will play his sophomore season at UConn and can enter the 2026 NBA draft with potentially higher stock.
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