Dailyn Swain has officially removed his name from the 2026 NBA draft, ending his college eligibility and locking him out of a potential return to the NCAA.
A Quiet Decision with Loud Consequences
The All-SEC forward concluded his junior season with a 17.3-point average and 7.5 rebounds per game, earning conference honors that underscored his rise.
Measurements taken at the NBA Combine listed him at 6-foot-6.5 and 211 pounds, with a 6-foot-10 wingspan and a 36.5-inch vertical that placed him in the top 15 of participants.
His shooting drills revealed a reliable touch, ranking among the top ten in several categories, yet scrimmage play fell short of expectations, leading him to sit out the second day of workouts.
Texas has responded by assembling a transfer class that includes standouts from St. Mary’s, Auburn, Tennessee, TCU and Colorado, while also signing a highly ranked high-school cohort from Austin, Melissa, Los Angeles and New Jersey.
The NBA draft will unfold over two days beginning June 23, setting the stage for Swain’s professional prospects.