With ideal size for an NBA wing, Swain brings truly special rim pressure partnered with a crisp handle and good vision. Swain is disruptive defensively, showing active hands and the length to make passing difficult in a half court setting. Jump shot needs definite development and refinement, but not many other major holes in his game. OFFENSIVE_EVALUATION: The first thing you need to talk about regarding Dailyn Swain's offensive repertoire is his rim pressure. He is the best slasher in the class, with absurd unassisted rim make numbers (5.5/100) and rim attempts (10.5/100). Swain utilizes advanced body control and contortion techniques to put himself in advantageous situations. He is a phenomenal straight line driver, with the ball handling to counter what the defense throws at him. He's comfortable operating in the paint, playing off two feet well and utilizing his pivot foot. His unique handling skills for a 6'7-6'8 wing allow him to split double teams effectively, as well as cross in front of defenders and use his explosiveness to create separation. He's shown the ability to drive and attack with both his left and right hand, something that will suit him well at the next level. On film Swain has displayed the ability and the willingness to distribute, especially to big men on a short roll or running in transition. Swain's jumpshot is a work in progress. As shown by his modest 0.24 3PR, he's often times hesitant to let it fly from beyond the arc and forces his way into the paint or a crowded mid range instead. There's a hitch in the later half of the release that disrupts rhythm at times. This being said, his 81.3% FT% is a positive indicator that he'll be at least a league average jump shooter at the next level. In addition to this, Swain sometimes falls into a habit of standing around on offense and ball watching, as opposed to cutting or setting off-ball screens. His shot selection can be shaky as well, opting to take off balance, low percentage looks that are outside the flow of offense. DEFENSIVE_EVALUATION: Swain's metrics aren't eye popping on the defensive end, but I see real upside here. He has a nack for finding the ball and taking it away, utilizing quick hands and advanced instincts to cleanly pick offensive players. He roams well defensively, providing occasional weak-side rim protection and does a great job jumping vertically at the point of attack. Swain provides switchability given his athleticism and lateral quickness, which will be very beneficial wherever he lands. Swain will occasionally get caught ball watching, leading to back cuts or face cuts that catch him by surprise. His flat footedness causes problems on that end at times, and will definitely have to improve with the way NBA motion principles cut and utilize off-ball concepts as pivotal parts of what they do. In addition to this, he does gamble at times defensively which causes the entire defense to become out of position and leads to open shots at times. PROJECTION: I project Swain to be an offensive initiator who thrives in transition and pressures defense through this rim attacks. I don't think his below average jumper will keep him off the court, and I could see him improving that each year he's in the league. I'd love to see him go to a team that focuses on spacing, maximizes strengths, and teaches fundamental penetration concepts. Swain and a big who loves to utilize the short roll would be ideal, and force defenses into really tricky spots. Defensively I think Swain will succeed guarding NBA 3's mostly, with the occasional switch onto a 2 or 4 (I think he'll hold his own). I foresee Swain as a bench energizer to start his rookie year, providing offensive juice and a chaotic defensive intensity that any team would love to have. BEST_TEAM_FITS: Thunder -- bench forward, brings needed size and rim pressure Hornets -- bench forward, replaces BMiller and adds length and shot creation 76ers -- bench forward, heir apparent to PG and can provide scoring spark that Philly desperately needed in second unit or can start if they so choose