en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Xavier Musketeers Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/news There are plenty of great forwards in this draft class, with , , and being at the head of the pack. Besides , , and , the 2026 class has other talented forwards who can help NBA teams. One such example is Texas Longhorn wing , who has had an impressive junior year. Standing at six-foot-seven, Swain has demonstrated himself to be a skilled two-way forward who has shown great promise as a driver and defender. He would be a major addition to any team that can get its hands on 20-year-old prospect. Let’s dive into an evaluation of Dailyn Swain in this 2026 NBA Draft profile. Dailyn Swain 2026 NBA Draft Profile College Career Swain began his collegiate career at Xavier, spending his first two seasons with the Musketeers. The six-foot-seven wing had a solid freshman season, making the 2023-2024 Big East All-Freshman team. However, Swain really broke out for his sophomore year, showing flashes of his slashing and on-ball creation. His production took a major leap during his sophomore year, averaging 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in 28.5 minutes of game time. He also started in 33 of 34 games for the Musketeers. His efforts assisted in bringing Xavier to the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Texas in the first round. Speaking of Texas, Swain hit the transfer portal and joined the Longhorns for his junior season. He elevated his game to another level, hitting career-highs across the board. With even more usage, Swain showed out as an intriguing wing creator who can consistently find his way into the paint. He also showed great passing chops and defensive flashes alongside his scoring talent. As the main option for the Longhorns, Swain contributed to Texas making the NCAA Tournament, going as far as the Sweet 16. On the season, Swain averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in 32.5 minutes per game. He also started in all 36 games. Swain shot 54.2% from the field, 34.4% from three, and 81.5% from the free-throw line. For his efforts on the season, Swain made the 2025-2026 All-SEC second team. Strengths Offense Swain shines offensively as a slasher who can put tremendous pressure on the rim and make reads against defenses using his downhill attack. He has an impressive handle for his size and position, using it to break down and get past opposing defenders. He has a level of quickness, fluidity, bend, and athleticism that helps him beat other wings and bigger forwards off the dribble. His dribbling, footwork, and downhill ability make Swain an effective scorer in isolation. However, Swain is also an adept operator in the pick-and-roll as the ball-handler, using picks well to free himself up to score. Swain has proven himself to have good touch around the rim, and his athleticism helps him be a major lob target and transition monster. His level of slashing assists Swain in getting to the free-throw line, getting 5.6 attempts at the charity stripe this season, and knocking them down at an 81.5% clip. Swain has also shown touch in the mid-range, shooting 52.6% on short middies and 40.0% on long mid-range shots. Swain has also impressed this season as a playmaker on the wings. Averaging 3.6 assists this season, Swain has shown great court vision and passing ability out on the court. Swain can make tight reads against opposing defenses, hitting cutters or rolling big men. Not only can Swain use the pick-and-roll to create shots for himself, but he can also use it to create great looks for his screener. He knows how to utilize his downhill pressure to collapse defenses and create open shots for his team, generating 1.18 points per possession on those types of looks. Swain can consistently keep the ball moving and generally make the right reads as a playmaker. Defense Despite showing inconsistency in his defensive focus due to his increased offensive usage, Swain is still a wing prospect with great defensive potential. At six-foot-seven, Swain certainly possesses the versatility to defend across multiple positions. He has the ideal size, length, and athleticism to defend anywhere from quick guards to bigger forwards. Swain also has the quickness and athleticism to be switchable along the perimeter. Alongside his defensively versatility, Swain utilizes his physical tools well to be a great defensive playmaker. In particular, Swain is great at being disruptive in the passing lanes, picking off balls and starting fast-break opportunities. Furthermore, Swain has a high steal percentage at 2.8%, demonstrating his effectiveness in forcing turnovers. In previous years when Swain had lower offensive usage, he posted great defensive playmaking percentages in both steals and blocks. For instance, Swain had a 3.0% in steal percentage and a 3.8% in block percentage, which sits at a 87 and 97 percentile in both respective categories. Plus, he utilizes his length and athleticism well to be a rebounding presence on both ends. His ability to make impactful defensive plays only demonstrate... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:14:29 GMT Benjamin Yu https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56340414 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56340414 false false Xavier will see former point guard Roddie Anderson III twice next season after he committed to Seton Hall. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:35:57 GMT Shelby Dermer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56328993 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56328993 false false Here's the latest Xavier Musketeers men's basketball roster as the transfer portal comes to a close. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:51:55 GMT Shelby Dermer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56321652 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56321652 false false CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino has hired Greg Youncofski as an assistant coach to complete his staff heading into the 2026-27 season. Youncofski, who spent the last two seasons on the St. John's staff under Rick Pitino, was elevated to the position of assistant coach during the 2025-26 season after joining on as the program's director of operations in June of 2024. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:29:27 GMT Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56296054 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56296054 false false CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino announced the signing of Rolyns Aligbe and his younger brother Harrison Aligbe to athletics aid agreements. Rolyns Aligbe, a 6-9 forward, played the last two seasons at Southern Illinois while Harrison Aligbe, a 6-8 forward, was a team captain this past season at St. Andrews Prep in Barrington, R.I. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:09:44 GMT Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56284900 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56284900 false false Rolyns Aligbe, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 9.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore last season at Southern Illinois. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:16 GMT Shelby Dermer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56281501 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56281501 false false CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino announced the signing of Gedeon Basson to an athletics aid agreement. Basson, a 6-1 and 200-pound guard from Cameroon, played most recently in the U.S. at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Fla. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:16:03 GMT Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56281406 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56281406 false false CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino announced the signing of Chance Westry to an athletics aid agreement. Westry, a 6-6 and 205-pound guard from Harrisburg, Pa., played this past season for the UAB Blazers. He was a Second Team All-American Conference selection and a unanimous selection to the league's All-Newcomer Team. He was named as a USBWA National Player of the Week twice, an American Conference Player of the Week twice and four times as an American honorable mention selection. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:09:27 GMT Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56272918 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56272918 false false After battling injuries at Auburn and Syracuse, Westry averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game at UAB last season. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:16:24 GMT Shelby Dermer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56271469 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56271469 false false Xavier freshman Kason Westphal will return to the Musketeers, the school announced on April 14. Westphal, a 7-foot center, redshirted this season. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:15:35 GMT Shelby Dermer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56257198 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56257198 false false Former Xavier golf standout and LPGA rookie Emma McMyler and current Musketeer Madison Reemsnyder will play in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:53:05 GMT @enquirer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56256045 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56256045 false false CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino announced the signing of Tru Washington to an athletics aid agreement. Washington, a 6-4 and 204-pound guard from Phoenix, Ariz., played as a junior this past season for the Miami Hurricanes. Washington played two seasons (2023-25) under Pitino at New Mexico. He has played in the NCAA Tournament in each of his three collegiate seasons. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:21:39 GMT Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56245891 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56245891 false false CINCINNATI --- Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino announced the signing of Rubén Dominguez to an athletics aid agreement. Dominguez, a 6-6 and 213-pound guard from Puerto Real, Spain, played as a sophomore this past season at Texas A&M. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:27:13 GMT Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56222649 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56222649 false false Washington, a double-digit scorer who helped lead Miami to the NCAA Tournament last year, played for Richard Pitino for two seasons at New Mexico. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:06:23 GMT Shelby Dermer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56221857 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/xavier-musketeers-basketball/articles/56221857 false false