Braylon Mullins, an Indiana kid, sent UConn basketball to the Final Four in Indianapolis with the shot of his life against Duke in the Elite Eight.

The true freshman guard nailed a game-winning 3-pointer from 35 feet out in the Huskies' 73-72 win over top-seeded Duke on Sunday, March 29, securing his spot in March Madness lore. The sharpshooter was 0-of-4 from 3-point range before the shot, but no one will remember UConn's shooting struggles after his all-time make.

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The 6-6 guard has been an important addition to Dan Hurley's squad in 2025-26. After UConn was bounced in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season, Hurley shored up the Huskies' backcourt with Mullins and Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr., both of whom were huge down the stretch in their win over Duke.

Mullins, one of the best players of the 2025 high school recruiting class, proved the moment wasn't too big for him.

Here's everything to know of Mullins, who became a household name against Duke in the Elite Eight:

Braylon Mullins shot

Mullins' 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in UConn's win vs. Duke will go down as one of the top buzzer-beaters in March Madness history. Here's a look at the shot:

OH MY GOODNESS 😱

UCONN LEADSSSS UNBELIEVABLE #MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/IPX2JWiw0b

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 29, 2026

Braylon Mullins NBA mock draft projection

• USA TODAY Sports: First round, No. 29 overall to Cleveland

USA TODAY Sports projects Mullins as the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Draft analyst Bryan Kalbrosky wrote March 26: 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 shot 40.7 percent on 3-pointers during his first 18 games in the starting lineup, but it may be tough for scouts to forget his 0-for-8 performance from beyond the arc during his first game in March Madness.

Braylon Mullins recruiting rank

Mullins was one of the top-rated players of the 2025 high school recruiting class, tabbed as a five-star recruit. He was rated the No. 15 player nationally and No. 4 shooting guard, according to 247Sports' Composite ratings.

Mullins chose UConn over Michigan, North Carolina and Indiana, his hometown school.

Where is Braylon Mullins from?

Mullins is from Greenfield, Indiana, where he attended Greenfield-Central High School. Greenfield is roughly 30 minutes outside of Indianapolis, where the Final Four is located in 2026.

Braylon Mullins high school stats

Mullins was ridiculous in high school, averaging 32.9 points with 7.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game as a senior, along with 3.7 steals and 1.1 blocks, per MaxPreps. He was named Indiana Mr. Basketball in 2025, the highest honor in the state, and was a McDonald's All American.

Braylon Mullins parents

Mullins' parents are Katie and Josh Mullins. His dad played two seasons at IUPUI averaging 10.7 points per game.

How old is Braylon Mullins?

Mullins is 19 years old, as he was born on April 18, 2006, according to his UConn bio.

Braylon Mullins stats

Here's a look at Mullin's per-game averages in 2025-26:

• 2025-26: 11.9 points with 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game on 43.4% shooting (32.8% from 3-point range)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is Braylon Mullins? Get to know of UConn basketball's March Madness hero

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