Summary
The UConn Huskies basketball team announced that freshman Braylon Mullins, known as "Mr. Basketball" in Indiana, has been named Big East Freshman of the Week. This announcement comes before their important game against St. John's, one of their conference rivals. Mullins is recognized for his strong performances in recent games despite dealing with a minor injury.
Key Facts
- UConn defeated Villanova after losing to Creighton.
- Braylon Mullins received the Big East Freshman of the Week award.
- Mullins scored 25 points against Creighton and 10 points against Villanova.
- Mullins wore a knee brace during the Villanova game due to a physical issue.
- UConn is preparing to play against St. John's, a team that previously beat them.
- Mullins is averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
- Head coach Dan Hurley had to manage Mullins's playing time due to fouls.
- UConn aims for strong performances in the upcoming Big East and NCAA Tournaments.
