{"id":705210,"date":"2026-04-08T12:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705210\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:46:18","slug":"chicago-bulls-select-march-madness-star-in-bleacher-reports-latest-mock-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705210\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bulls select March Madness star in Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that the NCAA Tournament is officially over, the Chicago Bulls have all the available tape on the players in the 2026 NBA Draft. While players still have to decide what their future holds, the Bulls are preparing for the draft with the people still in the front office. One outlet has them selecting a player who was in the national championship game. Let\u2019s take a closer look at who that is and what it would mean for Chicago.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Bulls select Braylon Mullins in Bleacher Report\u2019s mock draft
\n\"BraylonUConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) looks for space Monday, April 6, 2026, against the Michigan Wolverines during the NCAA men\u2019s basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report created a mock draft<\/a> following the 2026 National Championship Game. For the Bulls, he had them receiving the ninth pick and selecting UConn guard Braylon Mullins. Wasserman had his NBA comparison to Aaron Nesmith and wrote the following about Mullins:<\/p>\n

\u201cOne shot won\u2019t change a player\u2019s draft stock, but on Braylon Mullins\u2019 game-winning three against Duke that came from well beyond the arc, his effortles range and confidence was evident. He took and buried a 40-footer in rhythm without altering his mechanics for a heave. Mullins went on to have a strong Final Four, delivering his signature mix of shotmaking and athletic\/hustle plays that separate him from off-ball shooting specialists. He\u2019s trending upward entering a predraft process that he can excel in with his stroke and athleticism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mullins had a strong freshman season for the UConn Huskies. He recorded 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game. His shooting stroke looked strong as well, posting a 42.1\/33.5\/88.9 shooting split throughout the year. The 6-foot-6 guard would be an excellent player to be a two-guard for Chicago if he lands with the Bulls. With the team having a lot of decisions to make regarding the backcourt, this would be intriguing to see right away.<\/p>\n

Mullins has the size to shift to a small forward position as well, so this could be a way to alleviate that. The Bulls have a lot of decisions to make and the new front office<\/a> will likely be a major factor into this decision.<\/p>\n

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