Greenfield Rallies Behind UConn Star Braylon Mullins

Hometown eager to celebrate Mullins' miracle shot and Final Four appearance

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:57am

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UConn guard Braylon Mullins, a native of Greenfield, Indiana, has become the talk of college basketball this week after hitting a last-second game-winning shot to send his team to the Final Four. Mullins' hometown is eagerly anticipating a reunion celebration to honor the local hero's March Madness heroics.

Why it matters

Mullins' improbable game-winner has captured the attention of sports fans nationwide, but it holds special significance for his hometown of Greenfield. The close-knit community is rallying behind one of their own achieving national stardom through his performance on the biggest stage in college basketball.

The details

Braylon Mullins, a 22-year-old junior guard for the University of Connecticut, hit a 35-foot buzzer-beater in the Elite Eight to defeat Gonzaga and send the Huskies to the Final Four. Mullins grew up in Greenfield, a small city just east of Indianapolis, and was a standout player at the local high school before earning a scholarship to play for UConn.

  • Mullins hit the game-winning shot on March 26, 2026.
  • UConn will play in the Final Four on April 5, 2026.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A 22-year-old junior guard for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, who hails from Greenfield, Indiana.

University of Connecticut

The college basketball program that Braylon Mullins plays for, which has advanced to the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Greenfield, Indiana

The small city located just east of Indianapolis where Braylon Mullins grew up and was a standout high school basketball player before earning a scholarship to UConn.

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What they’re saying

“Braylon has always been a humble, hard-working kid from our community. To see him make that shot on the national stage is just unbelievable. We can't wait to welcome him home and celebrate his success.”

— Mayor Chuck Fewell, Mayor of Greenfield, Indiana

What’s next

The city of Greenfield is planning a homecoming parade and celebration for Braylon Mullins when he returns from the Final Four.

The takeaway

Braylon Mullins' improbable game-winning shot has captivated the nation, but it has special meaning for the tight-knit community of Greenfield, Indiana that has rallied behind their hometown hero's March Madness heroics and journey to the Final Four.