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Texas Wing Dailyn Swain Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

A breakout season at Texas has him projected late in the first round.

Overview

  • Swain announced on Instagram Tuesday that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • Media mock drafts place him late in the first round, with examples ranging from Denver at No. 24 to Cleveland at No. 29.
  • The 6-foot-8 junior led Texas with about 17 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, added 129 assists and 59 steals, and earned second-team All-SEC.
  • He followed coach Sean Miller from Xavier last offseason and helped the Longhorns reach the Sweet 16 before a March 26 loss to Purdue.
  • The draft is June 22 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, and a recent No. 24 pick signed a four-year $15.77 million deal with about $6.37 million guaranteed.