UConn's Mullins Weighs Transfer, NBA Draft

0:00Yukon's men's basketball run crashed out in the national title game against Michigan, with confetti falling for the Wolverines while the Huskies headed to a heavy-hearted locker room that lingered past midnight. Freshman standout. Braille and Mullins now faces a big call as the transfer portal swings open and NBA draft buzz heats up. Mullins lit up the tournament, draining a 35-foot buzzer beater to stun Duke in the Elite 8 and spark a 19-point rally back home in. Indiana, he averaged 12 points a game this season, hit key threes against Illinois and battle foul trouble while grabbing seven boards versus Michigan. Coach Dan Hurley and teammates can't say enough about the kids poised calling him mature beyond his years. A humble leader who showed her big, offensive and defensive loads like a vet. Mullins fought tears post-game, saying he's focusing on rest now, unsure of what's next but ready to grow. Hurley pointed to uneven officiating, with 11 first half fouls on Yukon versus 5 on Michigan, leading to a plus 13 edge from the line.

1:06That swung momentum and sideline key guards in the center. Still, he owns some undisciplined calls on his squad and plans to break down tape tonight. Portal decisions loom with meeting starting tomorrow, no downtime for Hurley as the Huskies gear up to rebuild and chase that ring again next year. Stay informed with Hartford News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.