March Madness 2026: How UConn's Braylon Mullins became a hometown hero
UConn's Braylon Mullins has become a hometown hero in Greenfield, Indiana, after hitting a memorable shot in the NCAA tournament. The town is celebrating his success, with many residents showing their support for the local basketball star.
Braylon Mullins, a freshman at UConn, has become a hero in his hometown of Greenfield, Indiana. He recently hit a game-winning shot in the NCAA tournament, sending UConn to the Final Four. The town is celebrating his success, with many residents showing their support. Mullins' high school coach, Luke Meredith, recalls when UConn's head coach Dan Hurley recruited Mullins, promising to bring him back to Indiana for the Final Four. The town is embracing the attention, with local businesses and residents capitalizing on Mullins' fame. The Hoosier Gym, a famous basketball venue, is even claiming that Mullins played there as a kid, although this is unconfirmed.
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