UConn Freshman Braylon Mullins Focuses on Final Four After Game-Winning Shot

The hometown hero is back in Indianapolis after hitting the shot that sent Connecticut to the Final Four.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:03pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a basketball player's shot, with sharp planes of color and form representing the dramatic moment.A cubist interpretation of the iconic game-winning shot that propelled UConn's Braylon Mullins and his team to the Final Four.Indianapolis Today

Braylon Mullins, a freshman on the University of Connecticut basketball team, is returning to Indianapolis for the Final Four after hitting the game-winning shot that sent UConn to the national semifinals. Mullins, a former star at Greenfield-Central High School, said he's not trying to dwell on the iconic shot and is instead focused on the upcoming Final Four matchup.

Why it matters

Mullins' game-winning shot has made him a hometown hero in Indianapolis, where the Final Four is being held this year. His performance has thrust him into the national spotlight, but the young player is trying to keep his attention on the task at hand - helping UConn compete for a national championship.

The details

Mullins hit a last-second shot in the Elite Eight that propelled UConn to the Final Four. The freshman said he's watched the shot 'countless' times, but is now trying to shift his focus to the upcoming national semifinal game.

  • Mullins hit the game-winning shot on March 26, 2026.
  • The Final Four is taking place on April 5-7, 2026.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A freshman basketball player at the University of Connecticut who hit the game-winning shot to send his team to the Final Four. Mullins is a former star at Greenfield-Central High School in Indiana.

University of Connecticut

The college basketball team that Braylon Mullins plays for, which has advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not trying to keep focused on that,”

— Braylon Mullins, UConn Freshman

The takeaway

Braylon Mullins' game-winning shot has made him a local hero, but the young player is keeping his eyes on the prize - helping UConn compete for a national championship at the Final Four in his hometown of Indianapolis.