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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 Barton Creek News
The prospect of Dailyn Swain being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft has significant implications for the local basketball community in Barton Creek and the broader Austin area. As a player who spent time at the University of Texas, Swain's success could help bolster the reputation of the Longhorns' basketball program, potentially attracting more top talent to the region. This, in turn, could have a positive impact on local youth basketball development, as young players in Barton Creek and surrounding areas look to Swain as a role model and inspiration. Furthermore, Swain's potential selection by a team like the Chicago Bulls could also lead to increased interest in NBA games and events in the Austin area, potentially boosting local sports tourism and economic activity.
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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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