Gerry Hamilton

Dailyn Swain's third straight double-figure scoring game in the NCAA Tournament ... Swain missed 2-3 shots in the win over N.C. State he's made the vast majority of the season, but still finished with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. The game was Swain's third career NCAA Tournament game. In those three games he's averaging 17.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game.

Cool Swain started the season as a fringe/late second round guy. He's elevated himself to being a fringe first round guy, and still ascending in scouts minds at end of SEC regular season. This 2026 draft is extremely deep. To even be in that first round talk from 23-30 says a lot about a player. Of course Swain's perimeter game is still building. That's not what he was coming out of HS. He's gone from a guy Miller wouldn't let shoot the three, to now around 35% from three for the season (and ascending from early in the season), including making contested NBA three's against SEC length defenders. Swain shot 42.3% from three in SEC play, as well. And including tonight is 41.8% from three the last 20 games of the season. Finished product? Hell no. But he's put it on the board in the SEC in a big way over the course of a season with more on his plate than any other player, along with freak Acuff. He'll play in the NBA a long time, health permitting. The only question is which year will be his last in college.

okay

Will probably start getting Randy Johnson comparisons if he’s dominant as a 6-9 lefty throwing 97-99 all season (not saying it’s correct, but the comps will start)

Basketball HUDL ... got a little A-hole to him on the court ... love it. Not high-level comp, but he's dominant http://www.hudl.com/v/2TkGVx http://www.hudl.com/v/2TkYkq http://www.hudl.com/v/2TjU16

That's where I come out. I hope he goes pro if he's a first rounder. It's a good thing for Miller and Texas. Kids No. 1 goal is to be an NBA player, and first round pick. I expect him to go pro if he's first rounder.

Technically yes. But that doesn't happen a high-percentage of the time. Over 80% third and fourth year are picked up.

1st rounder is guaranteed four year contract and living out his dream. Say he’s picked 26th overall. Guaranteed $12 million, at least.

Absolutely