Braylon Mullins (2025) SG - to UConn

[Chris007]

32 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

I’m not surprised!  The guy has trouble recruiting long term HS kids.  The grandpa coach doesn’t seem to sell as much long term recruits.  His nap time is getting in the way of recruiting!

RB, what was it about Woodson that turned Mullins off?  My guess is similar to what caused McNeely to decommit 

I was told he has very low energy coaching compared to Hurley and even Hubert Davis in Braylon’s opinion. 
 

Someone close to the program told me that sometimes the assistants have to ask Woodson to text high school recruits. Sometimes they have to add the contact info into his phone. But he loves that portal.

[IUFAN1976]

12 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I was told he has very low energy coaching compared to Hurley and even Hubert Davis in Braylon’s opinion. 
 

Someone close to the program told me that sometimes the assistants have to ask Woodson to text high school recruits. Sometimes they have to add the contact info into his phone. But he loves that portal.

The portal has bailed him out and I know it’s the current state of CBB, but several years ago we didn’t have it.  Would this guy be our coach if they didn’t have the transfer portal and NIL, I say HE** NO!!!!

But he’s done his job!!!

[Chris007]

3 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

The portal has bailed him out and I know it’s the current state of CBB, but several years ago we didn’t have it.  Would this guy be our coach if they didn’t have the transfer portal and NIL, I say HE** NO!!!!

But he’s done his job!!!

Also with revenue sharing most schools will be able to keep their current players. The portal won’t be as great because less players will be in it.

[Barrel Rick]

3 hours ago, OGIUAndy said:

Not to beat a dead horse, but what changed since your previous posts regarding Woody not being an issue? 

can’t say too much; will say that Braylon would have committed several months ago under different coaching but still gave things time to change because he dreamed of playing here. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I was told he has very low energy coaching compared to Hurley and even Hubert Davis in Braylon’s opinion. 
 

Someone close to the program told me that sometimes the assistants have to ask Woodson to text high school recruits. Sometimes they have to add the contact info into his phone. But he loves that portal.

Live look at Woody’s phone before he gets NGW to insert the right phone number. 

[BA47591]

Ten years from now what will be the legacy of Braylon Mullins in the state? It won't matter that much to a multi-millionaire playing on his second contract in the league,  but to a solid rotation piece that gets a cup of coffee in the league it might. Joining UConn after they brought in Adam's, who in many circles is rated as a higher prospect is a gamble. I wish him well. I went to see him play alot the last year and a half. He's really good. 

[IUFAN1976]

35 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Also with revenue sharing most schools will be able to keep their current players. The portal won’t be as great because less players will be in it.

Not enough data to prove that yet!  That would be nice to keep our players but other than money, what will keep them here?  The coach comes to mind but ours don’t have the energy to recruit long term HS kids!

[IUFAN1976]

10 minutes ago, Barrel Rick said:

can’t say too much; will say that Braylon would have committed several months ago under different coaching but still gave things time to change because he dreamed of playing here. 

That’s pretty bad!  I am 100% sure CMW doesn’t recognize his deficiencies!  He does his job!!!

[Home Jersey]

5 minutes ago, BA47591 said:

Ten years from now what will be the legacy of Braylon Mullins in the state? It won't matter that much to a multi-millionaire playing on his second contract in the league,  but to a solid rotation piece that gets a cup of coffee in the league it might. Joining UConn after they brought in Adam's, who in many circles is rated as a higher prospect is a gamble. I wish him well. I went to see him play alot the last year and a half. He's really good. 

I think Braylon will be ready to make a more immediate impact than Adams. Scouts must obviously know something I don’t, because I just haven’t been impressed the handful of times I’ve watched him. He was very clearly a supporting cast member for Haralson at LaLu and struggled to affect the game when his shot wasn’t falling. Could develop into a really good player but will take time IMO

[Hornsby]

The portal has bailed him out and I know it’s the current state of CBB, but several years ago we didn’t have it.  Would this guy be our coach if they didn’t have the transfer portal and NIL, I say HE** NO!!!!
But he’s done his job!!!

Portal and six million dollars. If he had minnesota type nil money this roster would like nothing like it currently does.

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[8bucks]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I was told he has very low energy coaching compared to Hurley and even Hubert Davis in Braylon’s opinion. 
 

Someone close to the program told me that sometimes the assistants have to ask Woodson to text high school recruits. Sometimes they have to add the contact info into his phone. But he loves that portal.

Was it you that mentioned something about the NIL$ being for this year but there were expectations that we land a strong HS class. If true, and it seems less likely unless we luck into some decommits again, who placed that expectation on woody and what do you hear about that. 

[8bucks]

44 minutes ago, Barrel Rick said:

can’t say too much; will say that Braylon would have committed several months ago under different coaching but still gave things time to change because he dreamed of playing here. 

What would have changed coaching wise at this point? 

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Also with revenue sharing most schools will be able to keep their current players. The portal won’t be as great because less players will be in it.

I don’t view it that way. The money from the revenue share is dwarfed by the television deals…..the haves are still going to outbid the have nots.  And the talented mid and low major players transfers to high majors will likely increase because the revenue sharing plan can be opted in or out by schools…low and mid majors will opt out because it’s not financially feasible.

[tyappleg]

42 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

What would have changed coaching wise at this point? 

Mike Woodson gaining self awareness. 

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, Barrel Rick said:

can’t say too much; will say that Braylon would have committed several months ago under different coaching but still gave things time to change because he dreamed of playing here. 

It pisses me off that Woodson still has no clue. Sure, he can buy pretty much whomever he wants in the portal, at least for the time being. But he continues to demonstrate his lazy approach to HS recruiting.

How many of these kids, who grew up Hoosier fans and dreamed of donning the candy stripes has he lost because he simply doesn’t want to put in the effort to show them that he’s remotely interested in them coming to IU?

Imagine if RMK had ignored him the same extent that is is ignoring these kids…

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, Hornsby said:

Portal and six million dollars. If he had minnesota type nil money this roster would like nothing like it currently does.

Yeah, but the Cooks and Simons love them some CMW. Those wells won’t run dry for him.


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[Alford Bailey]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet but I heard tonight from the AAU coach that UCONN offered a private jet to ease concerns about playing away from home.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

2 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet but I heard tonight from the AAU coach that UCONN offered a private jet to ease concerns about playing away from home.

With the amount a NIL going around prospects can buy a private jet lmao

[Barrel Rick]

1 hour ago, tyappleg said:

Mike Woodson gaining self awareness. 

 

[HinnyHoosier]

3 hours ago, Barrel Rick said:

can’t say too much; will say that Braylon would have committed several months ago under different coaching but still gave things time to change because he dreamed of playing here. 

That's a pretty damning look if you're Mike Woodson. Maybe even more damning if you're Scott Dolson.