UConn Star Braylon Mullins Returns Home for Final Four

Former Greenfield-Central player hits game-winner to send team to championship weekend in Indianapolis

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:43pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in mid-jump, their body and face broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors, conceptually representing the drama and energy of a game-winning moment.A hometown hero's triumphant shot sends his team to the Final Four, sparking joy and pride in the Indianapolis community.Indianapolis Today

Braylon Mullins, a standout player for the University of Connecticut basketball team, is returning to his hometown of Indianapolis to compete in the NCAA Final Four tournament. Mullins hit the game-winning shot that secured UConn's spot in the championship weekend, and he is looking forward to playing in front of a hometown crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Why it matters

The Final Four is one of the biggest events in college basketball, and having a local player lead his team to the tournament is a point of pride for the Indianapolis community. Mullins' success also highlights the talent pipeline from Indiana high schools to top NCAA programs.

The details

Mullins, a 6'5" junior guard, has been a key contributor for UConn all season. In the team's Elite Eight matchup, he hit a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds to defeat Michigan and send the Huskies to the Final Four. Mullins grew up in Greenfield, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis, and starred at Greenfield-Central High School before joining the UConn roster.

  • Mullins hit the game-winning shot on March 26, 2026 to send UConn to the Final Four.
  • The 2026 NCAA Final Four will take place in Indianapolis from April 4-6.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A 6'5" junior guard for the University of Connecticut basketball team, who is from Greenfield, Indiana and starred at Greenfield-Central High School.

University of Connecticut

The men's basketball team from the University of Connecticut, which has qualified for the 2026 NCAA Final Four tournament.

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What they’re saying

“It's a dream come true to be able to play in the Final Four in my hometown. I can't wait to step on that court in front of my family and friends.”

— Braylon Mullins, UConn Basketball Player

What’s next

Mullins and the UConn Huskies will face off against the University of Houston in the national semifinal game on April 4th, with the winner advancing to the national championship game on April 6th.

The takeaway

Braylon Mullins' journey from Greenfield-Central High School to leading UConn to the Final Four in his hometown of Indianapolis is an inspiring story of local talent achieving national success. His performance in the Elite Eight has made him a hero in the Indianapolis community, and his homecoming for the Final Four will be a can't-miss event for basketball fans in the city.