As many Longhorn fans have turned their attention to football, there is still a major outstanding story for the basketball team. Dailyn Swain, the Longhorn star, is set to hear his name called next week during the NBA Draft. While his stock has been a variable one, it seems there is some confidence that he’ll hear his name called on the first night.
Four more players have earned green room invitations for next week’s draft, per sources:
Isaiah Evans
Allen Graves
Ebuka Okorie
Dailyn Swain— Jeremy Woo (@JeremyWoo) June 17, 2026
For those unaware, earning an invite to the green room is generally the universal sign he’ll be a first round pick. That’s not guaranteed, of course, but the NBA seemingly believes Swain was worth the invitation. CBS Sports has Swain being drafted 18th overall to the Charlotte Hornets, joining LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. As the Draft has approached, most every mock draft has placed him in the first round.
Swain put together a special season for Texas, leading the Horns in points, rebounds, assists and steals for the game. He’s been described as a “point forward” given his remarkable playmaking and passing ability. His ability to develop a consistent three-point shot could be what takes him to the next level in the NBA. It seems that the journey will start in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
Dailyn Swain SG/SF Texas
ESPN Top 100: #23 | Age: 20.7
Height: 6’6.5″ | Wingspan: 6’10”NBA ROLE
Strong wing with elite downhill creation ability, high level rebounding for his position, and improving perimeter shot making ability from behind the arc.
One of the biggest… pic.twitter.com/nC53Xo1z7Z
— Basketball365 (@JakeConerty) June 18, 2026
Swain was the leader of a special first team in the Sean Miller era. He came with Miller from Xavier and took a massive step forward, proving he can be a true No. 1. The looks from the NBA grew as the season continued and by season’s end, it was understood he was off to the next level.
If Swain hears his name called Tuesday night, it’ll be the second year in a row a Longhorn was taken in the first round(Tre Johnson in 2025). He’ll become the first of likely many draft picks during Sean Miller’s tenure at Texas. It seems, barring a late change, he’s set as a night one selection and he’ll get to walk across the stage at the Barclay’s Center Tuesday night.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Longhorns star Dailyn Swain earns invite to NBA Draft Green Room
