NBA Tests for Seth Trimble and Dailyn Swain

May 13, 2026, 22:32
USSports

Introduction

Seth Trimble and Dailyn Swain are college basketball players. They are taking tests to see if they can play in the NBA.

Main Body

Seth Trimble played for North Carolina for four years. He scored 14 points per game. He is very fast and jumps very high. He might get a professional contract soon. Dailyn Swain plays for Texas. He is 6 feet 6 inches tall. He is good at running to the basket. Some people like his shooting, but others do not. Swain played one game in the tests. He got eight points and five rebounds. He wants to enter the NBA Draft in 2026.

Conclusion

The NBA Draft is in June. The teams are still watching both players.

Learning

🏀 Describing People (The 'Is' and 'Can' Pattern)

To reach A2, you need to describe what people are (facts) and what they do (abilities).

1. Physical Facts (Is + Adjective) We use is to describe a person's body or quality:

  • He is fast.
  • He is tall.
  • He is good.

2. Abilities (Can + Action) We use can to show a skill:

  • He can play in the NBA.
  • He can jump high.

3. The Contrast Pattern (Some... others...) When people have different opinions, use this simple switch:

  • Some people like him →\rightarrow others do not.

Quick Vocabulary Map

  • Score →\rightarrow get points in a game
  • Draft →\rightarrow a list of new players
  • Contract →\rightarrow a legal work paper

Vocabulary Learning

players (n.)
people who play a sport
Example:The players practiced hard before the match.
college (n.)
a school where people study after high school
Example:She attends college to study biology.
basketball (n.)
a sport played with a ball and a hoop
Example:They played basketball after school.
tests (n.)
official examinations to check ability
Example:Students take tests at the end of the semester.
play (v.)
to participate in a sport or game
Example:He likes to play soccer with friends.
NBA (n.)
the National Basketball Association, a professional league
Example:He hopes to join the NBA.
points (n.)
scores in a game
Example:She scored ten points in the match.
game (n.)
a competition or match
Example:The game started at 7 p.m.
tall (adj.)
having a great height
Example:The tall man wore a blue shirt.
running (v.)
moving quickly on foot
Example:Running helps keep you healthy.
basket (n.)
the hoop used in basketball
Example:She shot the ball into the basket.
draft (n.)
a list of players chosen for a team
Example:The draft will take place next month.