"Braylon Mullins watched his last shot arc toward the basket from 35 feet away. The shot completed an incredible second-half comeback for UConn, sending the Huskies through to the Final Four."
"Duke had the ball up two points with exactly 10 seconds left on the clock. They accomplished everything it needed from the possession the moment they escaped UConn's frenzied first trap."
"Cameron Boozer gathered the inbounds pass and evaded the trap with a pass back to Dame Sarr. Sarr quickly whipped it ahead to the other Boozer, Cayden, near midcourt."
"Mullins recalled, 'That was kind of the whole goal. But then they made a little mistake.' This mistake allowed UConn to capitalize and secure their victory."
Braylon Mullins' last-second shot from 35 feet secured UConn's victory over Duke, propelling the Huskies to the Final Four for the third time in four years. Despite Duke's advantageous position with the ball and a two-point lead, a critical mistake allowed UConn to capitalize. Mullins, reflecting on the moment, noted that the initial plan was to foul a Duke player, but the unexpected turnover changed the outcome dramatically. The shot's success was celebrated by teammates and fans alike, marking a memorable moment in March Madness.
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