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UConn's Mullins, Florida's Haugh Return, Boost Preseason Rankings

4/21/2026

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Braylon Mullins of UConn and Florida's Thomas Haugh have decided to return to college basketball rather than enter the 2026 NBA Draft.
Mullins was the first projected first-round pick to announce his return.
Haugh, who led Florida with 17.1 points per game, followed Mullins' decision, with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities noted.
The decisions propelled Florida to the top of CBS Sports' Preseason Top 25 rankings.

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Story summary

Braylon Mullins of UConn and Florida's Thomas Haugh have decided to return to college basketball rather than enter the 2026 NBA Draft.
Mullins was the first projected first-round pick to announce his return.
Haugh, who led Florida with 17.1 points per game, followed Mullins' decision, with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities noted.
The decisions propelled Florida to the top of CBS Sports' Preseason Top 25 rankings.