Dailyn Swain's spot in mock drafts continues to rise

[Jeff Howe]

A mock draft from USA Today, which was published before Thursday's Sweet 16 loss to Purdue, had Swain mocked 24th overall to the Denver Nuggets.

Here's the analysis: "After transferring from Xavier to Texas during the offseason and then leading his team to the Sweet 16, Dailyn Swain has become one of the more intriguing breakout players in college basketball. The All-SEC forward is versatile and contributes a little bit of everything for the Longhorns on both sides of the ball, scoring well both in the paint and on fastbreaks. Another element that is notably compelling is that Swain is efficient one-on-one in isolation against his defenders."

[Jeff Howe]

If you're looking for something that gives hope of Swain returning to Texas, he wasn't listed on this CBS Sports mock draft, which was published Friday.

[Jordan91]

8 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

If you're looking for something that gives hope of Swain returning to Texas, he wasn't listed on this CBS Sports mock draft, which was published Friday.

I have no idea how you recruit a small forward when you have to wait to know if you really need one. 

[Jordan91]

God I hope by now everyone in the game thread ripping into Swain has seen the tape showing he was fouled. He didn’t fail to block out. Shocker!

[Jeff Howe]

1 minute ago, Jordan91 said:

God I hope by now everyone in the game thread ripping into Swain has seen the tape showing he was fouled. He didn’t fail to block out. Shocker!

If not, here's the overhead view:

 

[Horn n KS]

Kaufman-Renn got away with murder pretty much the whole game. Definitely the entire 2nd half.

[TheRoJoShow]

17 hours ago, Jeff Howe said:

If not, here's the overhead view:

 

Definitely fouled him but smart play by that dude.

[TheRoJoShow]

I saw one comp as Jaden McDaniels. That would be a great outcome for him if he keeps developing his 3. Feel like that is going to determine his staying power in the league.
 

Could be a high-end role player. Late first, early second round seems right. 

[Jeff Howe]

14 minutes ago, TheRoJoShow said:

I saw one comp as Jaden McDaniels. That would be a great outcome for him if he keeps developing his 3. Feel like that is going to determine his staying power in the league.
 

Could be a high-end role player. Late first, early second round seems right. 

I like that comp. FWIW, Shaka Smart wanted Jaden McDaniels in a BAD way.

For his NBA career, McDaniels is averaging 11.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.8 STOCKS, 48.9% FG, 36% 3PT and 77.5% FT.