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Dailyn Swain

Guard · Chicago Bulls · 6'4", 190 lb · Texas · Drafted 15th overall, 2026
No. 15 pick (2026)2026 draft classTexas
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In short

Dailyn Swain is a guard the Chicago Bulls selected 15th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Texas. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
vsCleveland CavaliersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
7.6
range 4.9–10.3
Line 7.5
51%
to go over
Team win
58%
113–112
Poi 7.6 Lean overReb 3.7 Lean overAss 3.8 Lean underPRA 15.1 Lean over
Likely on himEvan Mobley· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts81%10+ pts21%

Model lines Swain at 7.6 pts (range 4.9–10.3) vs a 7.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Dailyn’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Dailyn Swain was the 15th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Chicago Bulls out of Texas.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#15 2026
Texas
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dailyn Swain is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie guard for the Chicago Bulls.

Selected 15th overall out of Texas in the 2026 NBA draft, Swain will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Swain joins the Chicago Bulls as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Texas.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round guard out of Texas.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead-guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
59/100
Scoring60
Playmaking58
Rebounding40
Perimeter D54
Rim protection38
Spacing56
Athleticism64
Clutch50
15th pick, 2026Texas
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Swain projects as a lead-guard prospect. These role ratings weight his 15th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#15
2026, Texas
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls.

Hardware

#15
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Dailyn Swain's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 15th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Dailyn Swain drafted?

Dailyn Swain was selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Texas.

Does Swain have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.