In a major recruiting win that further solidifies UConn’s status as a resurgent powerhouse, elite shooting guard Braylon Mullins has committed to join Dan Hurley’s Huskies as part of a star-studded 2025 class. The 6-foot-5 Indiana native, ranked No. 24 in the ESPN 100, chose UConn over home-state Indiana and North Carolina after building a strong relationship with the Huskies’ coaching staff.
Mullins, who hails from Greenfield Central High School, pointed to Coach Hurley’s track record of success and the chance to compete for national titles as key factors in his decision. “I felt like playing for Coach Hurley was the best decision and fit for myself,” Mullins told sources close to his recruitment. “Coming off back-to-back national championships, he understands winning and that meant a lot to me.”
Hurley’s Recruiting Prowess Shines Again
Mullins’ commitment marks yet another major recruiting victory for Hurley, who has quickly established himself as one of the nation’s most effective recruiters since taking over at UConn. The Huskies’ head coach personally led the pursuit of Mullins, building a strong bond through consistent communication and a shared vision for success.
“[Hurley is a] very upfront person. He will make you work hard. He gives you hard coaching. Some people don’t like it. It brings the best out of me.”
– Braylon Mullins on his relationship with UConn coach Dan Hurley
Hurley’s ability to connect with top prospects and sell them on UConn’s winning culture has been instrumental in the program’s rapid ascent back to the top of the college basketball landscape. With Mullins now in the fold, the Huskies have secured commitments from three top-25 recruits in the 2025 class alone – a testament to the coaching staff’s relentless work on the recruiting trail.
An Elite Scorer and Shooter
Mullins, widely regarded as one of the premier scorers and shooters in the 2025 class, saw his stock soar this spring and summer with the Indiana Elite program on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. Despite battling a stress fracture during his high school season, the gifted guard averaged 19.4 points per game while shooting a blistering 47.3% from beyond the arc.
Scouts rave about Mullins’ ability to read defenses, make sound decisions, and create offense for himself and others in both transition and half-court settings. His elite movement shooting and understanding of how to free himself for open looks have drawn comparisons to some of the game’s most lethal marksmen.
“Braylon is a terrific decision-maker, always making the right play at the right time. He’s the best shooter in the country in my opinion. Great vision, good size for his position, willing passer, good with both hands finishing and passing and an elite basketball IQ to boot. Just a special player and an even better young man.”
– Greenfield Central coach Luke Meredith on Braylon Mullins’ skill set and character
Building a Dynasty in Storrs
With Mullins joining fellow top-25 commits Darius Adams and Eric Reibe, UConn has assembled a 2025 class that is the envy of college basketball. The Huskies’ haul marks the first time since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007 that the program has secured multiple top-25 prospects in a single class.
The influx of elite talent should help UConn maintain its place atop the sport and position the Huskies for a dynastic run over the coming years. As Hurley continues to stockpile top-tier recruits and develop them within his proven system, the future looks exceedingly bright in Storrs.
A Recruiting Machine That Shows No Signs of Slowing
UConn’s success on the recruiting trail shows no signs of abating, with the program having now landed an astounding 10 ESPN 100 prospects across the past three classes alone. As word spreads of Hurley’s ability to develop talent and compete for championships, expect even more elite prospects to give the Huskies a long look in the coming years.
For Mullins, the opportunity to join a program on the rise and compete for titles was too good to pass up. “A national championship is the ultimate goal when you go to college,” he explained. “I want to have a chance for that.”
With Hurley at the helm and a roster brimming with top-flight talent, UConn appears poised to grant Mullins’ wish and compete for championships for years to come. As the Huskies continue their recruiting rampage, the rest of college basketball is left to ponder how to slow down the rising juggernaut in Storrs.
