By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Robert Swift is the mystery man of the 2004 NBA draft.

The high school senior hasn't been on a plane to work out for anyone since he declared for the NBA draft in May. The 18-year-old, 7-foot Swift, who graduated from Bakersfield (Calif.) High School on June 3, only plays hoops at a local gym in his hometown, and drives down to Los Angeles for an occasional workout organized by his agency, SFX.

Yet, Swift is a lock for the first round. He won't go past No. 25 to the Boston Celtics, according to multiple sources in the league. And he could go a lot higher. But despite his low profile, Swift has a promise, a guarantee that he won't be available past the Celtics' third and final selection in the first round.

While unconventional, Swift's low-profile approach to the draft has actually helped create even more of a demand for the USC signee.
 
Robert Swift's size and performances in high school all-star games convinced a few NBA teams he's worthy of the first round.

Utah is flirting with the idea of taking Swift at No. 14. The Clippers, who pick second, could make a trade with Atlanta for the Hawks' sixth and 17th picks and could select Swift with the latter of the two selections. Golden State may be interested in Swift if the Warriors' top choices aren't available at No. 11.

But, all of these scenarios would mean a team took Swift without interviewing him or working him out. They would be basing the decision on scouting him during the season.