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Chicago Bulls draft Dailyn Swain with No. 15 pick in NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Chicago Bulls draft Dailyn Swain with No. 15 pick in NBA Draft
Summary

The Chicago Bulls selected Dailyn Swain from the Texas Longhorns with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Swain, a former Xavier player, excelled at Texas, leading in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. His performance helped Texas reach the Elite Eight, enhancing his draft stock significantly. Scouts see potential for him to succeed in the NBA, particularly if he continues to improve his three-point shooting, which reached a career-best 34.4 percent last season. Swain averaged 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in 2026.

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  • •Dailyn Swain is the 15th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • •He averaged 18.3 points and 7.8 rebounds at Texas.
  • •Swain led Texas in multiple offensive statistics last season.
  • •He transferred from Xavier and helped Texas reach the Elite Eight.
  • •Swain was a finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award.
Latest Updates
  • 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Draft Grade: Bulls Take Texas Wing Dailyn Swain with 15th Overall Pick
  • 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bulls take former Longhorn Dailyn Swain No. 15 in NBA Draft
What they're saying
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Chicago Bulls take former Texas Longhorns small forward Dailyn Swain. The Xavier transfer led Texas in almost every offensive stat in 2026.

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The Chicago Bulls added another lanky wing to their stable of forwards with Texas wing Dailyn Swain, selected with the 15th overall pick.

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