Braylon Mullins buzzer beater
Definition
A legendary 35-foot game-winning shot made by UConn freshman Braylon Mullins at the buzzer to defeat top-seeded Duke 73-72 in the 2026 March Madness Elite Eight, propelling the Huskies to the Final Four and etching itself into college basketball lore.
Any dramatic, last-second heroics reminiscent of Braylon Mullins' improbable heave that turned a deficit into March Madness magic, often invoked to describe clutch underdog triumphs.
Examples
In the dying seconds of the pickup game, Jamal channeled his inner Braylon Mullins buzzer beater and sank a half-court prayer.
Her email pitch landed in the boss's inbox right before deadline, a corporate Braylon Mullins buzzer beater that sealed the deal.
Dieting all month only to crush that final donut? Classic Braylon Mullins buzzer beater for your willpower stats.
The hacker fixed the code glitch with one keystroke left on the clock—a digital Braylon Mullins buzzer beater.