Mom couldn't watch, dad knew it was good: The night UConn's Braylon Mullins became a March Madness legend
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Key Points:
- Braylon Mullins, a Connecticut freshman, made a dramatic game-winning 3-point shot in the Elite Eight against No. 1 seed Duke, securing an improbable 73-72 victory and a trip to the Final Four.
- His mother, Katie Mullins, was overwhelmed with emotion and unable to watch the shot, instead experiencing the moment through the crowd's eruption of cheers.
- His father, Josh Mullins, witnessed the shot closely and described the moment as surreal, recalling how Braylon had practiced that exact shot countless times since childhood.
- The comeback was remarkable, overcoming a 19-point deficit and a near-certain loss in the final seconds with Braylon's clutch play and assist to senior Alex Karaban.
- The family and supporters shared an intense emotional reaction, with tears, hugs, and disbelief at the stunning turnaround and historic NCAA Tournament moment.
