Texas star Dailyn Swain officially declares for NBA Draft
By Ethan Stone
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Texas star Dailyn Swain, as expected, has officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.
The standout Texas forward is an absolute machine and a likely first-round pick, and he was instrumental in Texas’ surprise run to the Sweet 16 this past NCAA Tournament. As you can see below, Swain was the SEC’s Newcomer of the Year and listed as a member of the All-SEC 2nd Team.
Swain followed head coach Sean Miller from Xavier and picked up right where he left off. Instead of wilting against SEC player, Swain flourished, averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Swain is a very intriguing NBA prospect. He has high-level athleticism and is a strong scorer and defender. He’s just an average 3-point shooter and will be 21 for his first season in the NBA, which puts him likely out of the question for a top 10 pick, also thanks to very strong draft class. Still, Swain has the makings of a late first-round steal if he can up his volume from range.
Surprisingly, Texas has yet to lose a player to the transfer portal. We’ll see if that changes in the coming hours and days.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
