UConn Freshman Star Mullins Out Six Weeks With Ankle Injury

UConn freshman guard Braylon Mullins, a highly ranked five-star recruit and preseason Big East Freshman of the Year, suffered an ankle injury in practice that will sideline him for approximately six weeks. This injury will cause Mullins to miss key early-season games against several ranked opponents, including BYU, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, and defending national champion Florida. Mullins, known for his scoring and three-point shooting, had started in UConn's exhibition win over Boston College, contributing 12 points. With Mullins out, UConn's coach Dan Hurley will likely rely on other players such as Jaylin Stewart, Silas Demary Jr., and Malachi Smith to fill the gap in the rotation. The Huskies, ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP poll, open their season on November 3 against New Haven but face a challenging schedule early on. Mullins is expected to return around early December, possibly in time for a December 5 game against East Texas A&M.