Dan Hurley Reflects On Expectations for New UConn Guard Braylon Mullins

The UConn Huskies have quite a few returning playing on their roster this season, but some new faces are joining the mix too.

One of those players who will be wearing a Huskies jersey for the first time is five-star recruit Braylon Mullins.

As UConn begins its first official team practices, Dan Hurley has kept a close eye on Mullins.

The Huskies head coach realizes that there are high expectations for the guard, but Hurley also acknowledged hes been very impressed with him of the first impressions of Mullins game.

Braylon knows how to play, said Hurley.

It was kind of like, in a setting like the McDonalds [All-American] Game, it probably works to his disadvantage, cause in a game like that hes not just out there, you know, looking for his [shots] or what have you.

He really, the guy can pass, and he knows how to move without the ball.

Mullins playstyle, as Hurley notes, may not be the best for a showcase event such as the McDonalds All-American Game, but the freshman should perfectly fit in with the Huskies' offense and game plan.

Any highly-touted recruit who steps foot in Storrs is going to have high expectations attached to them.

The program has a long history of developing elite basketball players both at the collegiate and NBA levels.

Mullins is no exception.

Hurley acknowledged that many people are eager to watch the freshman play, but ultimately admitted its up to him and the coaching staff to make sure Mullins is ready once the regular season starts.

Any good guard, I think hes got a maturity about him, and weve got to have him ready for November.

Obviously, weve had this conversation with him, explained UConns head coach.

Hes going to be, you know, people are dying to see him play.

In terms of the freshman class, I mean, hes a really exciting player, and theres a lot of anticipation for what hes going to look like this winter.

I think we just have to prepare him mentally for the high expectations and the high anticipation, and just get him ready for that so he can handle it and go out and perform like youve he can.

Mullins has the potential to be the next great Huskie and could very easily be a key piece in helping UConn win another national championship this season.

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