Arizona Wildcats Secure Commitment from Former UNC Guard Derek Dixon
Arizona men’s basketball gets commitment from ex-North Carolina guard Derek Dixon
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The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team has secured a commitment from Derek Dixon, a former guard for the University of North Carolina. Dixon, who averaged 6.5 points and started 16 games during his freshman year, joins Arizona as they look to fill the gap left by Jaden Bradley's graduation.
- 01Derek Dixon averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists during his freshman year at UNC.
- 02He scored a career-high 17 points against Duke in the regular season finale.
- 03Dixon is the second transfer pickup for Arizona on the same day, alongside JJ Mandaquit.
- 04Arizona is looking to bolster its backcourt after the graduation of Jaden Bradley, the Big 12 Player of the Year.
- 05Dixon is the third player in four years to transfer between Arizona and UNC.
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The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team has announced the commitment of Derek Dixon, a former guard from the University of North Carolina. Standing at 6-foot-5, Dixon played 33 games for the Tar Heels during the 2025-26 season, starting 16 and averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. He showcased his shooting ability with a 39.7% success rate from beyond the arc and an impressive 81.8% from the free-throw line. Notably, Dixon scored a career-high 17 points against Duke in the regular season finale. His addition comes as Arizona seeks to fill the void left by the graduation of Jaden Bradley, the Big 12 Player of the Year. Dixon joins fellow transfers, including JJ Mandaquit, and is part of a backcourt that also includes 5-star freshman Caleb Holt and redshirt freshman Bryce James. This transfer marks the third instance in four years of players moving between Arizona and UNC, following Caleb Love, who won the Pac-12 Player of the Year in the 2023-24 season.
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Dixon's commitment strengthens Arizona's backcourt, which is crucial for maintaining competitive performance in upcoming seasons.
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