NBA general managers and scouts are departing the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament, now tasked with discerning which performances indicate future greatness.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. A recent mock draft projects UConn’s Braylon Mullins will be selected in the first round.
Mullins’ Draft Projection
Braylon Mullins, a five-star recruit and former McDonald’s All-American, made his mark in the NCAA Tournament after hitting an improbable 3-pointer. Mullins helped his team earn a spot in the collegiate national championship game.
Mullins is a useful off-ball threat.
- 34.5 three-point field goal percentage
Projected Draft Order
The draft order is based on projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
See the full mock draft 9.0 here
- No. 13
- No. 20 (via PHX)
- No. 42 (via GS)
The Big East All-Freshman wing shot 40.7 percent on 3-pointers during his first 18 games in the starting lineup.
Mullins continued to show a winning mentality, helping earn a spot in the collegiate national championship game.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June.