NBA Comparison: Kevin Huerter

Strengths: A high-volume perimeter shooter with clear shotmaking talent and deep range that extends well beyond the NBA line … Takes over half of his attempts from three and is comfortable firing off movement, off the catch, or pulling up behind screens … Extremely quick, compact release allows him to get shots off with minimal space … Wired to score with a confident, aggressive mentality that borders on irrational at times, but fuels his ability to hit difficult shots others won’t attempt … Delivered one of the biggest moments of the season with a from-the-logo Elite Eight game-winner against Duke, highlighting his fearlessness and shotmaking upside … Moves well without the ball and shows good awareness relocating into space … Solid secondary playmaker who keeps the ball moving and can make simple reads … Capable finisher on backdoor cuts with touch on floaters and layups … Strong free throw shooter (88.9%), a positive indicator for long-term shooting translation … Shows decent instincts defensively, particularly jumping passing lanes … Contributes on the glass for a guard (3.4 rpg) and adds value in transition, where he runs the floor well and can elevate off two feet for finishes … Strong transition production and capable of finishing above the rim off two feet …

Weaknesses: Slight frame remains a major concern and impacts nearly every area of his game … Needs significant core and upper body strength development, as he gets muscled and displaced easily on both ends … Struggled with shooting consistency at UConn despite reputation, converting just 33.7% from three on high volume (2.2-6.4) and below expectations as a spot-up shooter, which was projected to be a strength … Shot selection can be questionable, as he leans into difficult attempts rather than consistently generating efficient looks … Limited explosiveness and first-step burst make it difficult to create separation against high-level defenders … Lacks strength and technique fighting through screens, which impacts his defensive reliability … Defensive impact is currently limited due to lateral quickness and physicality concerns … Finishing through contact remains inconsistent … Low free throw rate (1.1 attempts per game) suggests he isn’t putting enough pressure on the rim …

Outlook: Mullins projects as a mid-to-late first round prospect with clear shooting upside but a wide range of outcomes … His long-term value will hinge on improving strength, consistency, and overall offensive efficiency … Another year at the college level focused on physical development and refining shot selection could significantly boost his stock and readiness … If the shooting stabilizes closer to his expected level, he offers appealing floor spacing and shotmaking as a rotation wing … Without those improvements, he risks being a streaky, situational scorer early in his career …

Notes: 2025–26 Stats:  32 GP, 28.0 MIN, 43.0 FG%, 33.7 3P% (2.2-6.4), 88.9 FT%, 3.4 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.6 BLK, 1.0 STL, 1.2 TO, 12.0 PTS … 2025 McDonald’s All-American … 2025 Indiana Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year … Indiana native from Greenfield-Central … Suffered an ankle injury prior to his freshman season at UConn, delaying his start … High school career included 2,158 points as the program’s all-time leading scorer … Averaged 32.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 3.7 steals as a senior while shooting over 47% from three …

Drew Wolin 4/5/26