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Mocks put Texas' Dailyn Swain in first round; NBA Draft begins Tuesday
By Billy Gates at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Swain, who is foregoing his senior season to enter the draft, is currently mocked by just about every outlet as a first-round selection. The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann thinks Swain is on the cusp of being a lottery pick at No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls. Others aren't quite that high on Swain, but after ...
Key takeaway Others aren't quite that high on Swain, but after spending one year at Texas following head coach Sean Miller from Xavier, he proved he could play at an elite level in an eliteconference.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The potential first-round selection of Texas' Dailyn Swain in the NBA Draft has significant implications for the local sports community. As a player who spent only one year at Texas, Swain's rapid rise to prominence reflects well on the university's basketball program and its ability to attract and develop top talent. The fact that Swain is projected to be a lottery pick, possibly as high as No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls, according to The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann, suggests that the program is capable of producing players who can compete at the highest level. This can have a positive impact on recruiting and the overall perception of the university's athletic department, potentially drawing more top players to the area and boosting interest in local basketball. The community will be watching closely as the draft unfolds on Tuesday to see where Swain will land and how his selection will reflect on the Texas program.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Swain, who is foregoing his senior season to enter the draft, is currently mocked by just about every outlet as a first-round selection. The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann thinks Swain is on the cusp of being a lottery pick at No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls. Others aren't quite that high on Swain, but after ...
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