The Sixers' options are plentiful with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as Dailyn Swain and Chris Cenac Jr. are becoming more linked to them.
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain dribbles the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center.
Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The Sixers’ pre-draft process was simple last year. They had the third overall pick and two players largely dominated the conversation in VJ Edgecombe and Ace Bailey.had Dailyn Swain going to the Sixers in their recent mock drafts. The 6-foot-6 wing broke out at Texas this season, averaging 17.3 points on 54.2% shooting from the field, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Swain’s calling card is slashing.
He uses his physicality and athleticism to reach the paint at will, having shot 60.3% on 2-pointers, according toSwain also utilizes his natural tools to force turnovers and create transition opportunities. He is very much a Nick Nurse-coded prospect.6'8, 6'10 wingspan + a strong frame. ELITE self-created rim pressure, 10.5 rim FGA/100 and fishing at a 64.3% clip. Good passer off the bounce, defensive playmaker, and legit positional rebounder.
Serious player. But Swain’s shooting could dictate his career trajectory. He shot 29.3% from beyond the arc throughout his three-year collegiate career, launching a personal-high 2.6 attempts this year. The Sixers don’t have the shooting infrastructure to mask that flaw of Swain's at this time, and they cannot afford another poor shooter on the wing.
Still, his two-way upside is intriguing, and Philadelphia should consider him at No. 22. Swain would be an adequate replacement for Kelly Oubre Jr. or Quentin Grimes, both of whom will enter unrestricted free agency this summer. The 6-foot-11 big comes with more concerns, however. He recorded 9.5 points on 48.5% shooting from the field and 7.9 rebounds at Houston this season.
Some are infatuated with Cenac’s physical traits, including his strength, athleticism and verticality. They helped him become a presence at the rim on both ends of the court, as he nabbed 2.2 offensive rebounds with the Cougars. He is also nimble enough to hold up defending the perimeter, and he has shown signs of progressing as a passer and shooter. Chris Cenac Jr. is a no brainer in the later half of the first round.
Has all the tools to be great... The only issue is that Cenac is very raw all-around. He needs to further develop his defensive IQ, and his shot still has a ways to go, having shot 33.3% from downtown. Cenac’s shot selection is also shaky, and he does not have much of a repertoire.
These concerns have made many wonder if he would be best as a center or power forward. If Philadelphia took him, it would be a project investment. He isn't someone who could likely help in year one. We’ll get more of a sense of who the Sixers are interested in soon, as Jeremy Woo of ESPN reported that they will bring in prospects for workouts this week.
Jacob Moreno is a Sports Media major at Temple University who aspires to become a 76ers beat writer. He previously contributed to The Sixer Sense and also covers Temple Athletics for The Temple News. He is a huge Marvel nerd and falls victim to expensive Lego sets.
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