PORTAL LATEST: Huskies SEARCH For A 5, 4 & 2, IMPACT Of Solo Ball Injury & Braylon Mullins RETURN
From Locked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball by College Football, Locked On Podcast Network, College Basketball
April 23, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 538
About this episode
The episode discusses UConn men's basketball's roster changes, including Braylon Mullins' return and Solo Ball's injury, while assessing the team's championship potential and transfer portal activity.
UConn Huskies men’s basketball faces major transition as star shooter Braylon Mullins announces his return while Solo Ball sits out next season with injury. Can Dan Hurley’s squad maintain its championship caliber after roster shakeups and key transfer pickups? Dave Borges joins to assess Hurley’s masterful season, NIL’s growing impact on player decisions, and the arrivals of Najai Hines and Nik Khamenia via the transfer portal. Discussion spotlights UConn’s strategic needs at backup center, power forward, and guard positions, as well as insights into notable transfer targets like Oskar Gilty from Stanford. Plus: Dave Borges gives an exclusive preview of his new book, “UConn Men’s Basketball: An Illustrated Timeline,” capturing legendary moments and the program’s storied rise. Can UConn reload for another deep March run?
People in this episode
Guest: Dave Borges
Topics covered
- UConn basketball
- transfer portal
- NIL impact
- player injuries
- roster changes
- championship caliber
Keywords
- UConn
- basketball
- Braylon Mullins
- Solo Ball
- Dan Hurley
- transfer portal
- NIL
- Dave Borges
- Oskar Gilty
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stanford
Books & works: UConn Men’s Basketball: An Illustrated Timeline
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