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Chicago Bulls Select Dailyn Swain with 15th Overall Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

With their second first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected Texas guard Dailyn Swain. Swain was selected 15th overall in the draft.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Bulls make surprise decision with No 15 draft pick

There was no drama for the Chicago Bulls with the No. 4 pick. As was expected, AJ Dybansta, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer went off the board one, two, and three.

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College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Bulls Select Dailyn Swain At No. 15

After using the No. 4 overall pick to draft Caleb Wilson, the Bulls have added former Texas swingman Dailyn Swain with their second first-rounder at No.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Dailyn Swain drafted by Chicago Bulls: Analysis, contract details, more

Texas guard Dailyn Swain heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft, as the Chicago Bulls selected him with the No. 15 overall pick.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / May 19

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Texas' Wing Dailyn Swain

Texas’ wing Dailyn Swain has long been a solid collegiate contributor, dating back to two seasons with Xaiver. But he saw a third-year breakout with the Longhorns, putting himself firmly on the 2026 NBA Draft map in the process.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 13

Dailyn Swain Announces Official Decision On Future With Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team had a memorable March Madness run this past season, and Dailyn Swain was a major reason why. A transfer from Xavier, he followed Sean Miller to Texas and ended up having the best season of his college career.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 12

Takeaways From Dailyn Swain's Performance at 2026 NBA Combine

As Texas forward Dailyn Swain prepares for the 2026 NBA draft, the NBA Draft Combine provided him an opportunity to stand out and boost his stock. One trait that is listed in every scouting report is his athleticism.

Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Dailyn Swain

Physicality is the buzz word of the Charlotte Hornets' offseason. While it is clear that Charles Lee's squad needs to add some beef in the front court to compete in next season's playoffs, physicality isn't the only need on his Hornets' roster.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 2

3 Things Texas Forward Dailyn Swain Needs To Prove At NBA Combine

Dailyn Swain led the Texas Longhorns in minutes, points, assists, rebounds and steals last season en route to just their second Sweet 16 appearance since 2014.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 1

Players in the NBA Playoffs Who Dailyn Swain is Similar to

The Texas Longhorns were the Cinderella story of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, advancing all the way to the Sweet Sixteen as an 11-seed. They did so primarily on the back of phenom-forward Dailyn Swain's stat-filling and scoring, as he led the team in minutes, points, assists, rebounds and steals per game.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / May 1

What To Expect From Texas Forward Dailyn Swain At The NBA Combine

The last time the Texas Longhorns had consecutive seasons producing an NBA draft pick was 2017 to 2019, a three-year stretch that included big men Jarrett Allen, Mo Bamba and Jaxson Hayes.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 9

A Major Texas Transfer Portal Target Just Became Available

The Texas Longhorns have yet to add a commitment out of the transfer portal early this offseason but don't expect that to last long. Sean Miller and the coaching staff have been active in the portal, making contact with a slew of players in order to begin the process of building the roster for next season.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 7

Texas F Dailyn Swain declares for NBA draft

Texas forward Dailyn Swain plans to enter the 2026 NBA Draft. Swain came to Austin prior to this season to play for Sean Miller, who was his head coach at Xavier.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 30

Is Texas Longhorns Star Dailyn Swain a Lottery Pick?

The Texas Longhorns were this March's biggest Cinderella story, largely due to the efforts of junior forward Dailyn Swain. The former Xavier Musketeer dispatched Texas from last year's First Four before following his head coach, Sean Miller, to the 40 Acres and leading the Longhorns to the Sweet Sixteen.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 18

NBA Draft: Dailyn Swain, AJ Dybantsa to Face off in March Madness

On Tuesday night, the Texas Longhorns narrowly outlast the NC State Wolfpack, punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament via the First Four. Now, two of the top wings in college basketball are set to face off in the NCAA Tournament’s first round: BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Texas’s Dailyn Swain.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / February 25

NBA Draft: Dailyn Swain will be Tested by Florida Frontcourt

Tonight, Texas will face off against No. 7 Florida, one of its toughest tests both on a team and individual level. Longhorn’s wing Dailyn Swain has been one of the fastest-rising players in the 2026 NBA Draft class.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 18

Three Longhorns top 20 points as Texas cruises past Rider

Dailyn Swain scored a season-high 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the floor to lead Texas to an emphatic 99-65 victory over Rider on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.

Dailyn Swain News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2025

Texas lands former Xavier wing Dailyn Swain via transfer portal

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 1, 2025

Texas Hosting No. 1 Small Forward in Transfer Portal

The Texas Longhorns parted ways with head coach Rodney Terry after losing to the Xavier Musketeers in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. The program hired Sean Miller, the coach that knocked them out of March Madness.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 30, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes receive the news many feared regarding one of their biggest transfer portal targets

Big roster changes have to come for the Ohio State Buckeyes this offseason if they want to get out of the dark hole they’re in. Ohio State missed the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season with a 17-15 record.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 28, 2025

Ohio State Connected to Big East Star in Transfer Portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes could definitely afford to bolster their roster after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign that resulted in their third straight year without an NCAA Tournament appearance.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 27, 2025

Could Kansas State Covet Former Recruiting Target?

Former Xavier forward Dailyn Swain entered the transfer portal Monday after two seasons in Cincinnati. "Xavier Nation…I can’t thank you enough for the unlimited support and great memories you gave me in my time here," Swain tweeted after his departure.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2025

Transfer portal roundup: Xavier, Seton Hall lose scorers

Dailyn Swain was one of three Xavier players to enter the transfer portal on Monday. The portal opened for men's college basketball players the same day that coach Sean Miller left Xavier for the job at Texas.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17, 2025

Xavier's Daily Swain's Steady Improvements Raise His NBA Draft Value

Following an underwhelming freshman season, Xavier’s 6-foot-8 sophomore Dailyn Swain is emerging as one of the nation’s biggest hidden gems in terms of draft potential.