Arizona men’s basketball gets commitment from ex-North Carolina guard Derek Dixon
The Arizona/UNC transfer pipeline continues!
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 19: Derek Dixon #3 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts to a 3-pointer during the first half against the VCU Rams in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images It turned out pretty good the last time Arizona added a transfer guard from North Carolina.
Maybe lightning will strike twice. The Wildcats have gotten a commitment from former UNC guard Derek Dixon , their second transfer pickup on Monday alongside ex-Washington guard JJ Mandaquit . View this post on Instagram The 6-foot-5 Dixon played 33 games for the Tar Heels as a freshman in 2025-26, starting 16, and averaged 6.
5 points, 2. 3 rebounds and 2. 7 assists.
He made 39. 7 percent of his 3-point shots and 81. 8 percent of his free throws Dixon scored in double figures seven times, including a career-high 17 at Duke in the regular season finale when he made 5 of 8 from 3.