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UConn's Braylon Mullins Projected as NBA Lottery Pick
Multiple mock drafts have the standout freshman guard going in the lottery of the 2026 NBA Draft
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:22pm
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The projected lottery selection of UConn's Braylon Mullins underscores the wealth of NBA-ready talent on display at the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four.Middletown TodayUConn freshman Braylon Mullins is projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, according to multiple mock drafts. Mullins, a standout guard for the Huskies, is ranked as high as 11th overall by NBA Draft Room and 14th by ESPN's best available board. Several other players from the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four, including Illinois' Keaton Wagler and Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, are also projected as potential lottery selections.
Why it matters
Mullins' projected lottery status highlights the NBA-level talent on display at this year's Final Four and the increasing value placed on skilled, versatile guards in the modern NBA. His potential selection could also provide a boost to the UConn basketball program, which is looking to return to national prominence.
The details
According to the reports, Mullins is considered one of the best outside shooters in the 2026 draft class, with the ability to 'warp the defense' even without the ball. He is projected to be selected anywhere from 11th overall by NBA Draft Room to 30th by CBS Sports. Other potential lottery picks from the Final Four include Illinois' Keaton Wagler, Arizona's Brayden Burries, and Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.
- The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for May 10, 2026.
The players
Braylon Mullins
A standout freshman guard for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team, Mullins is projected as a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Keaton Wagler
A guard for the Illinois Fighting Illini, Wagler is projected as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Brayden Burries
A guard for the Arizona Wildcats, Burries is projected as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Yaxel Lendeborg
A forward for the Michigan Wolverines, Lendeborg is projected as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Aday Mara
A center for the Michigan Wolverines, Mara is projected as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
What’s next
The 2026 NBA Draft will take place on May 10, 2026, where Braylon Mullins and other standout players from the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four will look to hear their names called as lottery selections.
The takeaway
Mullins' projected lottery status highlights the wealth of NBA-caliber talent on display at this year's NCAA Men's Final Four, with several players from the tournament's top teams expected to be high draft picks. This could provide a boost to the UConn basketball program as they look to return to national prominence.
