1 month ago
Florida football is 2-0 for the first time in five years, and Vernell Brown III is a big reason why.
The sophomore wide receiver leads the Gators in receptions (9), receiving yards (160) and touchdowns (2).
Monday, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) honored Brown for his historic performance in UF's 52-3 win over Campbell.
Brown was named the conference's co-Special Teams Player of the Week, sharing the award with South Carolina's Vicari Swain.
The Gator legacy returned back-to-back punts for touchdowns in the second quarter vs. the Camels for 64 and 70 yards. This made him the first UF player since Jacquez Green vs. Kentucky in 1996 to have two punt return TDs.
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The sophomore wide receiver leads the Gators in receptions (9), receiving yards (160) and touchdowns (2).
Monday, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) honored Brown for his historic performance in UF's 52-3 win over Campbell.
Brown was named the conference's co-Special Teams Player of the Week, sharing the award with South Carolina's Vicari Swain.
The Gator legacy returned back-to-back punts for touchdowns in the second quarter vs. the Camels for 64 and 70 yards. This made him the first UF player since Jacquez Green vs. Kentucky in 1996 to have two punt return TDs.
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2 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry for the Future," a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world's nations to unite to combat climate change.
Scientists have long warned that the world will experience more intense extreme weather events like heat waves, storms, floods and droughts. But what once seemed like the realm of fiction is now discussed as a possibility, even an inevitability.
Warning about an "extreme of extremes" or the "Other Big One," a play off the California reference of a big future earthquake, can be fraught. After all, ***** ody can say for sure when a weather catastrophe may happen. But in the last few years, the planetary ingredients needed for a massive disturbance have been building. And alarm is growing.
"The risk is that people just think you are exaggerating," said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the California Institute for Water Resources. "It's the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' problem. Sometimes wolves are real. If it's outside the door, wouldn't you want to know?"
In the 1850s, while living in Seneca Falls, New York, amateur scientist Eunice Newton Foote did a series of experiments that put different substances, including carbon dioxide and moist air, inside glass cylinders and left them in the sun. What she found was extraordinary: cylinders with carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is released when coal, gas or oil is burned, heated up faster and took longer to cool after the sun went down.
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Scientists have long warned that the world will experience more intense extreme weather events like heat waves, storms, floods and droughts. But what once seemed like the realm of fiction is now discussed as a possibility, even an inevitability.
Warning about an "extreme of extremes" or the "Other Big One," a play off the California reference of a big future earthquake, can be fraught. After all, ***** ody can say for sure when a weather catastrophe may happen. But in the last few years, the planetary ingredients needed for a massive disturbance have been building. And alarm is growing.
"The risk is that people just think you are exaggerating," said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the California Institute for Water Resources. "It's the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' problem. Sometimes wolves are real. If it's outside the door, wouldn't you want to know?"
In the 1850s, while living in Seneca Falls, New York, amateur scientist Eunice Newton Foote did a series of experiments that put different substances, including carbon dioxide and moist air, inside glass cylinders and left them in the sun. What she found was extraordinary: cylinders with carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is released when coal, gas or oil is burned, heated up faster and took longer to cool after the sun went down.
#york #future #people #extreme
2 months ago
Wearing No. 3 for most of his basketball career, Dailyn Swain will have a different look next season when he takes the court for his rookie campaign with the Chicago Bulls.
Swain wore No. 3 in high school at Columbus Africentric Early College in Ohio. He had it for his first two years in college at Xavier and again last season at Texas, helping the Longhorns to the Sweet 16 for the 12th time in program history.
The 15th overall pick was forced to change his number, with No. 3 currently occupied by Josh Giddey. He said on draft night that he may try to bargain with him for it, but it appears those efforts came up short after ultimately choosing No. 5 with the Bulls.
"I don't think I'll be able to afford a No. 3 from a guy like him," Swain said on June 23. "He definitely deserves it, you know what I mean? He is on his way up in the league, and he has been killing it. I just have to rock a new number. I'm not sure what is available. My guy Rob (Dillingham) is out there. He got 7. I really like 7. I'm going to have to see what is available."
Swain was the SEC Newcomer of the Year, averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 **** ists and 1.6 steals while shooting 34.4% from 3-point range. He was the only Power 5 basketball player to lead his team in five different categories (scoring, rebounding, **** ists, steals, minutes).
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Swain wore No. 3 in high school at Columbus Africentric Early College in Ohio. He had it for his first two years in college at Xavier and again last season at Texas, helping the Longhorns to the Sweet 16 for the 12th time in program history.
The 15th overall pick was forced to change his number, with No. 3 currently occupied by Josh Giddey. He said on draft night that he may try to bargain with him for it, but it appears those efforts came up short after ultimately choosing No. 5 with the Bulls.
"I don't think I'll be able to afford a No. 3 from a guy like him," Swain said on June 23. "He definitely deserves it, you know what I mean? He is on his way up in the league, and he has been killing it. I just have to rock a new number. I'm not sure what is available. My guy Rob (Dillingham) is out there. He got 7. I really like 7. I'm going to have to see what is available."
Swain was the SEC Newcomer of the Year, averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 **** ists and 1.6 steals while shooting 34.4% from 3-point range. He was the only Power 5 basketball player to lead his team in five different categories (scoring, rebounding, **** ists, steals, minutes).
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2 months ago
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Some practiced but still might not play. Others didn't suit up but could still find themselves on the field when the 2026 season kicks off for real.
Saturday morning made for some contrasting scenes during the second University of Rhode Island football training camp scrimmage. Offense and defense ******* ed heads as the Rams continued to work toward their Aug. 28 debut under the lights at Merrimack and the start of what they hope will be a third straight journey to the FCS playoffs.
Tyler Budge and Alex McClelland took the bulk of the snaps under center in place of Devin Farrell (lower body), who is still recovering from offseason surgery. Marquis Buchanan (shoulder) was held out as a precaution after a crash landing during a live drill in Friday's session. Defensive lineman Sahnai Swain-Price (ankle), running back Gabe Winowich (hamstring) and linebacker Toddrick Brewton were among those watching from the sideline.
How many of those could be in uniform against the Warriors? URI – currently ranked No. 7 in the preseason national polls and the prohibitive favorite again in the Coastal Athletic ******* ociation – is balancing present and future while chasing more glory in December.
"That was a lot of fun today," defensive lineman Case Mankins said. "Going against each other every day in fall camp, it's fun. But when it's time to really hit, you let loose."
#lineman #kingstown
Saturday morning made for some contrasting scenes during the second University of Rhode Island football training camp scrimmage. Offense and defense ******* ed heads as the Rams continued to work toward their Aug. 28 debut under the lights at Merrimack and the start of what they hope will be a third straight journey to the FCS playoffs.
Tyler Budge and Alex McClelland took the bulk of the snaps under center in place of Devin Farrell (lower body), who is still recovering from offseason surgery. Marquis Buchanan (shoulder) was held out as a precaution after a crash landing during a live drill in Friday's session. Defensive lineman Sahnai Swain-Price (ankle), running back Gabe Winowich (hamstring) and linebacker Toddrick Brewton were among those watching from the sideline.
How many of those could be in uniform against the Warriors? URI – currently ranked No. 7 in the preseason national polls and the prohibitive favorite again in the Coastal Athletic ******* ociation – is balancing present and future while chasing more glory in December.
"That was a lot of fun today," defensive lineman Case Mankins said. "Going against each other every day in fall camp, it's fun. But when it's time to really hit, you let loose."
#lineman #kingstown
3 months ago
Point Park University in Pittsburgh has been approved for full NCAA Division II membership, effective Sept. 1.
The university reports that it completed its three-year provisional membership process in just two years after a waiver was approved by the NCAA.
The waiver was granted after Point Park met all NCAA compliance, academic and operational benchmarks a year early, transitioning from NAIA, officials say.
"Point Park is proud to be a member of both the Mountain East Conference and NCAA Division II," Point Park University President Chris W. Brussalis said. "We are honored that the NCAA recognized our athletic performance and commitment enough to waive a third provisional year and grant us full membership. We could not have done this without the unwavering support of the MEC and look forward to competing in the conference for many years to come."
"Today's news is historic for Point Park University and our entire downtown community," Athletics Vice President Scott Swain said. "Over the past two years, our student-athletes, staff, donors and community have strived for excellence with NCAA membership being the goal, today that hard work and commitment has paid off. NCAA membership will help our university grow – including enrollment, sponsorship, and achievements - both athletically and academically."
The university reports that it completed its three-year provisional membership process in just two years after a waiver was approved by the NCAA.
The waiver was granted after Point Park met all NCAA compliance, academic and operational benchmarks a year early, transitioning from NAIA, officials say.
"Point Park is proud to be a member of both the Mountain East Conference and NCAA Division II," Point Park University President Chris W. Brussalis said. "We are honored that the NCAA recognized our athletic performance and commitment enough to waive a third provisional year and grant us full membership. We could not have done this without the unwavering support of the MEC and look forward to competing in the conference for many years to come."
"Today's news is historic for Point Park University and our entire downtown community," Athletics Vice President Scott Swain said. "Over the past two years, our student-athletes, staff, donors and community have strived for excellence with NCAA membership being the goal, today that hard work and commitment has paid off. NCAA membership will help our university grow – including enrollment, sponsorship, and achievements - both athletically and academically."
4 months ago
Joel Lorenzi: Tiago Splitter said he expects Dailyn Swain to be on the ball and run plenty of offense in Vegas. Between him and Swain, the term “big guard” was used a lot today. Swain sounds like he really wants to hone in on being a secondary ball handler to relieve pressure from PGs in NBA.
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4 months ago
K.C. Johnson: Tiago Splitter said he plans to coach two games at NBA Summer League as head coach. “I want to set the tone, especially having guys like Caleb (Wilson) and Dailyn (Swain). They’re going to be important for this organization.”
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4 months ago
Grading the Caleb Wilson pick for the Bulls: What I like and don't like about UNC star's potential originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Bryson Graham was hired to take over the Bulls in large part because of an impressive scouting resume that led to hits with the Pelicans including Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, Dyson Daniels, and Naji Marshall.
Those players all share common traits that Graham outlined when discussing his draft philosophy. He likes players with good size and athleticism. With the exception of Murphy, none of those guys were great college shooters either.
Graham doubled down on that philosophy in his first Bulls draft, taking Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain at No. 15. Neither is a particularly strong shooter, but both are toolsy forwards that fall into that same Pelicans draft (and undrafted free agent) pattern.
MORE: First round grades for all 30 picks
Bryson Graham was hired to take over the Bulls in large part because of an impressive scouting resume that led to hits with the Pelicans including Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, Dyson Daniels, and Naji Marshall.
Those players all share common traits that Graham outlined when discussing his draft philosophy. He likes players with good size and athleticism. With the exception of Murphy, none of those guys were great college shooters either.
Graham doubled down on that philosophy in his first Bulls draft, taking Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain at No. 15. Neither is a particularly strong shooter, but both are toolsy forwards that fall into that same Pelicans draft (and undrafted free agent) pattern.
MORE: First round grades for all 30 picks
4 months ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Bryson Graham took over the Chicago Bulls when he was hired as executive vice president of basketball operations in May.
At his introductory news conference, he referenced the acronym SLAP — size, length, athleticism, physicality.
That vision is beginning to come into focus.
Chicago selected Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of Graham's first draft with his new team on Tuesday night. It was part of a busy stretch for the Bulls, who reportedly acquired Nic Claxton as part of a three-team trade on Monday night. Tiago Splitter was hired as coach last week.
The 6-foot-9 Wilson and 6-7 Swain are known for their athleticism and finishing ability, and the 6-11 Claxton shot 57% from the field while averaging 11.7 points for Brooklyn last season. The three additions — along with Splitter's arrival — provide the strongest indication yet of how the Bulls might look under Graham.
At his introductory news conference, he referenced the acronym SLAP — size, length, athleticism, physicality.
That vision is beginning to come into focus.
Chicago selected Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of Graham's first draft with his new team on Tuesday night. It was part of a busy stretch for the Bulls, who reportedly acquired Nic Claxton as part of a three-team trade on Monday night. Tiago Splitter was hired as coach last week.
The 6-foot-9 Wilson and 6-7 Swain are known for their athleticism and finishing ability, and the 6-11 Claxton shot 57% from the field while averaging 11.7 points for Brooklyn last season. The three additions — along with Splitter's arrival — provide the strongest indication yet of how the Bulls might look under Graham.
4 months ago
The Chicago Bulls walked into the 2026 NBA Draft with a clear mandate: swing big on talent, bet on development, and finally define a long-term identity. With two first-round picks, they did exactly that, selecting North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Texas wing Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in a two-move night that signals a full commitment to a youth-driven reset.
At No. 4, Wilson is the kind of pick that either looks obvious in hindsight or becomes the defining question of the Bulls' front office's tenure. A long, explosive forward with defensive versatility and downhill scoring instincts, he arrives as one of the highest-ceiling prospects in the class. The Bulls aren't drafting polish, but more importantly, they're drafting traits. Wilson's athletic profile and two-way tools give Chicago something it has lacked for years: a potential foundational forward who can grow into a primary or secondary creator while anchoring defensive matchups across positions.
The fit in Chicago is also intentional. Wilson doesn't need the offense run through him immediately, especially with the Bulls still sorting out guard hierarchy and creation duties. Instead, the Bulls can ease him into a complementary role that emphasizes transition scoring, cutting, and defensive disruption. If the shot develops, the conversation changes quickly, but even without it, the defensive floor is strong enough to justify the pick in a rebuilding timeline.
At No. 15, the Bulls stayed on the same philosophical track but added a different flavor with Swain. A high-motor wing who stuffed the stat sheet in college, Swain brings production, versatility, and a reputation for doing a little bit of everything. He can defend multiple positions, rebound for his size, and initiate offense in secondary actions. He's not the headline grabber Wilson is, but he's the type of connective piece winning teams consistently end up relying on.
Taken together, the two picks suggest a shift in how Chicago is building. Instead of chasing fit around established veterans or patching roster holes, the Bulls are stacking athletic, position-less talent and trusting internal development to sort out hierarchy later. It's a slower path, but a clearer one.
At No. 4, Wilson is the kind of pick that either looks obvious in hindsight or becomes the defining question of the Bulls' front office's tenure. A long, explosive forward with defensive versatility and downhill scoring instincts, he arrives as one of the highest-ceiling prospects in the class. The Bulls aren't drafting polish, but more importantly, they're drafting traits. Wilson's athletic profile and two-way tools give Chicago something it has lacked for years: a potential foundational forward who can grow into a primary or secondary creator while anchoring defensive matchups across positions.
The fit in Chicago is also intentional. Wilson doesn't need the offense run through him immediately, especially with the Bulls still sorting out guard hierarchy and creation duties. Instead, the Bulls can ease him into a complementary role that emphasizes transition scoring, cutting, and defensive disruption. If the shot develops, the conversation changes quickly, but even without it, the defensive floor is strong enough to justify the pick in a rebuilding timeline.
At No. 15, the Bulls stayed on the same philosophical track but added a different flavor with Swain. A high-motor wing who stuffed the stat sheet in college, Swain brings production, versatility, and a reputation for doing a little bit of everything. He can defend multiple positions, rebound for his size, and initiate offense in secondary actions. He's not the headline grabber Wilson is, but he's the type of connective piece winning teams consistently end up relying on.
Taken together, the two picks suggest a shift in how Chicago is building. Instead of chasing fit around established veterans or patching roster holes, the Bulls are stacking athletic, position-less talent and trusting internal development to sort out hierarchy later. It's a slower path, but a clearer one.
4 months ago
On June 24, the Chicago Bulls selected Columbus native Dailyn Swain, an Africentric High School alum, with the 15th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. It was the Bulls' second pick of the night.
Swain, 20, spent this past season with the Texas Longhorns, following head coach Sean Miller, who departed Xavier after the Musketeers' run to the NCAA Tournament in 2025.
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Standing 6 feet 7 inches and weighing 211 pounds, Swain averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds during the 2026 season, scoring 15 points in Texas' Sweet Sixteen loss to Purdue.
A four-star prospect and the No. 2 Ohio recruit out of high school, Swain juggled offers from Xavier, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Kansas State and Ohio State before choosing to play for the Musketeers. He broke out in his sophomore season, averaging 11 points and 5.5 rebounds.
Swain, 20, spent this past season with the Texas Longhorns, following head coach Sean Miller, who departed Xavier after the Musketeers' run to the NCAA Tournament in 2025.
City League boys championship: Africentric rallies to beat Beechcroft in City League boys basketball championship game
Standing 6 feet 7 inches and weighing 211 pounds, Swain averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds during the 2026 season, scoring 15 points in Texas' Sweet Sixteen loss to Purdue.
A four-star prospect and the No. 2 Ohio recruit out of high school, Swain juggled offers from Xavier, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Kansas State and Ohio State before choosing to play for the Musketeers. He broke out in his sophomore season, averaging 11 points and 5.5 rebounds.
4 months ago
Former Xavier Musketeers forward Dailyn Swain was picked 15th overall by the Chiago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23.
Over two seasons at Xavier, Swain appeared in 63 games (36 starts) and averaged 8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
He arrived at Xavier as a four-star recruit from Columbus Africentric High School and was thrown into the fire early as a true freshman. Swain was named to the Big East's All-Freshman Team along with teammate Trey Green.
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As a sophomore, Swain's growth into a full-time starter helped fuel Xavier's run to the NCAA Tournament. He started 33 of 34 games during the 2024-25 season and averaged 11 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 ****** ists and 1.6 steals per game.
Over two seasons at Xavier, Swain appeared in 63 games (36 starts) and averaged 8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
He arrived at Xavier as a four-star recruit from Columbus Africentric High School and was thrown into the fire early as a true freshman. Swain was named to the Big East's All-Freshman Team along with teammate Trey Green.
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As a sophomore, Swain's growth into a full-time starter helped fuel Xavier's run to the NCAA Tournament. He started 33 of 34 games during the 2024-25 season and averaged 11 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 ****** ists and 1.6 steals per game.
4 months ago
With the 15th overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls picked Texas basketball TK Dailyn Swain. He's now the Longhorns' 21st player to hear his name called in the first round.
Prior to his selection, Swain entered this year's draft as a chin-scratching, but tantalizing, wing prospects in the 2026 class. He has his single season at Texas to thank as he rose nearer and nearer the top of the draft boards.
Swain began his college career at Xavier. However, Swain would eventually part ways with the university to join Texas men's basketball head coach Sean Miller in his first year leading the program. A change of scenery would do wonders for Swain; nearly on day one, he became one of the team's focal points, as Swain, at 6-foot-7, average 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 ***** ists, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 54.2% from the field. By season's end, Swain led the Longhorns in scoring, rebounding, ***** ists, steals, and minutes played. And as a result, Swain become the only player in a Division 1 conference to lead his team in all the previously mentioned categories. He was also cited as just the third player in the past three decades to average at least 17 points, seven rebounds, and three ***** ists per game in a season, according to Texas Athletics.
In his final NCAA season, Swain and his teammates managed to end the season in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, as the SEC named him "Newcomer of the Year" and to its second-team all-conference team. Swain was also a finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award.
It seems NBA scouts have not underestimated Swain's size and strength. And while his shooting along the perimeter could improve—and with NBA-quality conditioning and coaching staff, it almost undoubtedly will improve in the coming years—it's Swain's raw athleticism, aggressive defensive approach, and his roles in playmaking that likely sold him to staffers ***** ociated with the sport's highest level of play.
Prior to his selection, Swain entered this year's draft as a chin-scratching, but tantalizing, wing prospects in the 2026 class. He has his single season at Texas to thank as he rose nearer and nearer the top of the draft boards.
Swain began his college career at Xavier. However, Swain would eventually part ways with the university to join Texas men's basketball head coach Sean Miller in his first year leading the program. A change of scenery would do wonders for Swain; nearly on day one, he became one of the team's focal points, as Swain, at 6-foot-7, average 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 ***** ists, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 54.2% from the field. By season's end, Swain led the Longhorns in scoring, rebounding, ***** ists, steals, and minutes played. And as a result, Swain become the only player in a Division 1 conference to lead his team in all the previously mentioned categories. He was also cited as just the third player in the past three decades to average at least 17 points, seven rebounds, and three ***** ists per game in a season, according to Texas Athletics.
In his final NCAA season, Swain and his teammates managed to end the season in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, as the SEC named him "Newcomer of the Year" and to its second-team all-conference team. Swain was also a finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award.
It seems NBA scouts have not underestimated Swain's size and strength. And while his shooting along the perimeter could improve—and with NBA-quality conditioning and coaching staff, it almost undoubtedly will improve in the coming years—it's Swain's raw athleticism, aggressive defensive approach, and his roles in playmaking that likely sold him to staffers ***** ociated with the sport's highest level of play.
4 months ago
K.C. Johnson: Dailyn Swain via video conference call: "I bring defensive versatility and being elite in transition." Talked about being a connecting piece at both ends.
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4 months ago
Dailyn Swain is heading to the Windy City. The former Texas Longhorns guard/forward has been drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the No. 15 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Xavier transfer lead Texas in points, rebounds, ***** ists and steals during the season.
Described as a "point forward" thanks to his playmaking and passing ability, Swain followed Texas coach Sean Miller from the Musketeers to the Longhorns last offseason. The move paid off. Swain helped Texas reach the Elite Eight, while elevating his national profile. He's now a Top 15 pick in the NBA Draft.
Many scouts believe Swain will be successful at the next level if he is able to develop a consistent three-point shot, something that improved on the Forty Acres. While playing in the SEC, Swain shot a career-best 34.4 percent from beyond the arc.
The Columbus, Ohio native averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.7 ***** ists per game during his lone season with Texas. He previously spent two years at Xavier.
The 6-foot-7, 225-pound wing played in 99 career games, starting in 72. Swain finished his collegiate career with 1,128 points, 545 rebounds, 254 ***** ists and 142 steals. He reached double digits in rebounds 11 times while recording 11 career double-doubles.
Described as a "point forward" thanks to his playmaking and passing ability, Swain followed Texas coach Sean Miller from the Musketeers to the Longhorns last offseason. The move paid off. Swain helped Texas reach the Elite Eight, while elevating his national profile. He's now a Top 15 pick in the NBA Draft.
Many scouts believe Swain will be successful at the next level if he is able to develop a consistent three-point shot, something that improved on the Forty Acres. While playing in the SEC, Swain shot a career-best 34.4 percent from beyond the arc.
The Columbus, Ohio native averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.7 ***** ists per game during his lone season with Texas. He previously spent two years at Xavier.
The 6-foot-7, 225-pound wing played in 99 career games, starting in 72. Swain finished his collegiate career with 1,128 points, 545 rebounds, 254 ***** ists and 142 steals. He reached double digits in rebounds 11 times while recording 11 career double-doubles.
4 months ago
Dailyn Swain, who played two seasons for Sean Miller and the Xavier University men's basketball team before following Miller to Austin and playing one season for the Texas Longhorns, was selected June 23 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Chicago Bulls selected Swain 15th overall.
Swain declared in April for the draft in an Instagram post.
Swain, from Columbus, Ohio, averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 **** ists per game in 36 games for Texas.
Swain averaged 11 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.6 **** ists in 28.5 minutes per game as a sophomore for the Musketeers. He averaged 4.6 points and 3 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game as a freshman.
The Chicago Bulls selected Swain 15th overall.
Swain declared in April for the draft in an Instagram post.
Swain, from Columbus, Ohio, averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 **** ists per game in 36 games for Texas.
Swain averaged 11 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.6 **** ists in 28.5 minutes per game as a sophomore for the Musketeers. He averaged 4.6 points and 3 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game as a freshman.
4 months ago
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Dailyn Swain didn't enter the 2025-26 season as a prospective first-round pick.
But on Tuesday night, he was chosen No. 15 overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft.
It's an awesome rise for Swain, a bit of a late bloomer even during draft season, but it's a pick the Bulls have to feel good about.
MORE: Giannis legacy with the Bucks remains intact
Dailyn Swain didn't enter the 2025-26 season as a prospective first-round pick.
But on Tuesday night, he was chosen No. 15 overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft.
It's an awesome rise for Swain, a bit of a late bloomer even during draft season, but it's a pick the Bulls have to feel good about.
MORE: Giannis legacy with the Bucks remains intact
4 months ago
On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain.
KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards.
(0:50) Giannis trade updates
(4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards
(6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the show
KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards.
(0:50) Giannis trade updates
(4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards
(6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the show
4 months ago
The 2026 NBA draft is set to begin on Tuesday with the first round and the Philadelphia 76ers hold the No. 22 pick due to the Jared McCain trade at the deadline. That selection gives new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey his first tool to begin adding to the roster in an effort to dethrone the defending champion New York Knicks.
The Sixers will have a number of players to choose from in one of the deeper drafts in recent memory. Gansey and the front office have no doubt done their due diligence in an effort to nail this pick down in order to be ready for Tuesday.
A mock draft performed by Bleacher Report has the Sixers going after a wing in the form of Dailyn Swain out of Texas at No. 22:
With Joel Embiid and Paul George still chewing up huge chunks of the payroll, the Sixers will take all of the cost-controlled depth they can find. Reliability should be a draft focus, in other words, and Swain feels pretty likely to deliver.
Now, how much he delivers will hinge on the improvements he's able to make to his shaky shot. Even without a knockdown jumper, though, he'll be helpful to have for his length, athleticism, downhill attacking, connective passing and defensive playmaking.
The Sixers will have a number of players to choose from in one of the deeper drafts in recent memory. Gansey and the front office have no doubt done their due diligence in an effort to nail this pick down in order to be ready for Tuesday.
A mock draft performed by Bleacher Report has the Sixers going after a wing in the form of Dailyn Swain out of Texas at No. 22:
With Joel Embiid and Paul George still chewing up huge chunks of the payroll, the Sixers will take all of the cost-controlled depth they can find. Reliability should be a draft focus, in other words, and Swain feels pretty likely to deliver.
Now, how much he delivers will hinge on the improvements he's able to make to his shaky shot. Even without a knockdown jumper, though, he'll be helpful to have for his length, athleticism, downhill attacking, connective passing and defensive playmaking.
4 months ago
Changes to the law giving councils more powers to tackle businesses selling illegal goods would be "welcome", a senior official has said.
Dan Swaine, executive director for place at Doncaster Council, made the comments after the recent rape convictions of Hexthorpe Mini Market worker Bawan Hawre, who lured underage girls to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
Swaine said Trading Standards had previously seized counterfeit goods from the shop and that the wider trade in illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes was a nationwide issue linked to organised crime.
Reform UK councillors in Doncaster said residents had "repeatedly" raised concerns about Hexthorpe Mini Market.
Sheffield Crown Court heard Harwe, an Iraqi national, targeted girls aged 12 to 16, plied them with drink and drugs, and raped or abused them.
Dan Swaine, executive director for place at Doncaster Council, made the comments after the recent rape convictions of Hexthorpe Mini Market worker Bawan Hawre, who lured underage girls to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
Swaine said Trading Standards had previously seized counterfeit goods from the shop and that the wider trade in illicit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes was a nationwide issue linked to organised crime.
Reform UK councillors in Doncaster said residents had "repeatedly" raised concerns about Hexthorpe Mini Market.
Sheffield Crown Court heard Harwe, an Iraqi national, targeted girls aged 12 to 16, plied them with drink and drugs, and raped or abused them.
