Texas F Dailyn Swain to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft
Some projections have the Xavier transfer as a lottery pick.
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) drives to the basket against Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images In the wake of a sensational season on the Forty Acres that concluded with a trip to the Elite Eight, Texas Longhorns junior forward Dailyn Swain is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft, according to his agents. NEWS: Texas's Dailyn Swain will declare for the 2026 NBA Draft, agents Richie Beda and Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told DraftExpress.
Swain, a projected 1st-round pick, helped the Longhorns reach the Sweet 16 and was named SEC Newcomer of the Year and 2nd-Team All-Conference. pic. twitter.
com/kkchZ8hcwn — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 7, 2026 Because Swain’s agents are NCAA certified, the 6’8, 220-pounder could still opt to withdraw from the draft after participating in the NBA Draft combine next month, an invitation he’s certain to receive. The Xavier transfer was the breakout star for Texas, averaging 17. 3 points, 7.
5 rebounds, and 3. 6 assists, three of the five major statistical categories in which Swain led the Longhorns. Excellent off the bounce, Swain showed the ability to get into the paint and finish around the rim, make plays for his teammates, and improved his three-point shooting from 25 percent to 34.