Braylon Mullins NBA mock draft projection: Where UConn star is expected to land after March Madness
NBA general managers and scouts are heading home from the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament with plenty to think about after three weeks of incredible action on the court. Now they have to figure out which March Madness performances are indicators of future greatness and which are more of a mirage.
The 2026 NBA 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.
Our draft order is based on ESPN’s projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Braylon Mullins 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 15 overall, Charlotte Hornets
Kalbrosky’s Analysis:
Braylon Mullins, a five-star recruit and former McDonald’s All-American, was a breakout star in the NCAA mens basketball tournament after hitting one of the most improbable 3-pointers in March Madness history. Mullins continued to show a winning mentality, helping earn a spot in the collegiate national championship game. The Big East All-Freshman wing shot 40.7 percent on 3-pointers during his first 18 games in the starting lineup. He is a useful off-ball threat, which gives him an immediately practical role at the next level.
See USA TODAY’s full mock draft 9.0 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
- 1.4 assists per game
- 43.5 field goal percentage
- 34.5 three-point field goal percentage
Charlotte Hornets 2026 projected draft picks
- No. 13, No. 20 (via PHX) and No. 42 (via GS)
