Derek Dixon Transfers from UNC to Arizona Basketball
Former UNC basketball guard finds new home
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Point guard Derek Dixon has left the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels to join the University of Arizona Wildcats for the upcoming 2026-27 college basketball season. After averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in his lone season with the Tar Heels, Dixon is set to strengthen Arizona's backcourt.
- 01Derek Dixon averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists during his season with UNC.
- 02He started 16 games for the Tar Heels after initially serving as the backup point guard.
- 03Dixon's transfer follows a coaching change at UNC and comes shortly after he entered the transfer portal.
- 04Arizona's head coach Tommy Lloyd has secured Dixon to enhance the team's roster.
- 05Dixon joins a backcourt that includes JJ Mandaquit and Caleb Holt as Arizona aims for a Final Four run.
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Point guard Derek Dixon has committed to the University of Arizona after transferring from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels. In his only season with UNC, Dixon averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, starting 16 games after taking over the starting position. His decision to transfer comes in the wake of a coaching change at UNC, prompting him to explore opportunities elsewhere. Arizona's head coach Tommy Lloyd is looking to bolster the team's backcourt with Dixon joining fellow players JJ Mandaquit and Caleb Holt as they aim for another successful season and a potential Final Four appearance.
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Dixon's transfer could impact UNC's roster depth and performance for the upcoming season as they adjust to the loss of a starting point guard.
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