Overview
- Derek Dixon, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, announced Monday on social media that he committed to Arizona.
- Dixon arrives the same day Washington guard JJ Mandaquit chose the Wildcats, with five-star freshman Caleb Holt set to join the backcourt.
- The 6-foot-5 guard played 33 games with 16 starts for UNC as a freshman and averaged 6.5 points and 2.7 assists while shooting 39.7% from three.
- He surged late with 17 points at Duke and 11 points with six assists in the NCAA Tournament, boosting his value as a perimeter shooter and passer.
- Dixon moved after UNC fired Hubert Davis and multiple Tar Heels hit the portal, while Arizona replaces backcourt standouts and navigates a transfer window that runs through April 21.