2025-26 UNC Basketball Roster Preview Series: Derek Dixon | BEST SHOOTER In The 2025 Class?!

It’s week 3 of the 2025-26 UNC Men's Basketball Summer Roster Preview Series. In the first two installments, Isaac Schade & Coach Pac Kilby discussed incoming freshman superstar Caleb Wilson & Zay Denis. This week, Heel Tough Blog & 4 Corners Podcast's Josh Marlow joins Isaac to wrap up the freshman class discussing Derek Dixon. Derek Dixon: UNC's Hidden Gem? Freshman Guard Poised to Make Waves North Carolina Tar Heels basketball welcomes a potential game-changer in Derek Dixon. This 6'3" combo guard from Washington D.C. brings a diverse scoring arsenal and basketball IQ that could reshape UNC's backcourt. Host Isaac Schade and guest Josh Marlow break down Dixon's strengths, including his three-level scoring ability and exceptional free-throw shooting. They explore how Dixon fits into UNC's recruiting strategy and project his role in the upcoming season. Bold predictions are made about Dixon's impact, including his potential to be Carolina's best free-throw shooter and a crucial player in close games. Discover why this four-star recruit might be the key to UNC's success and how he compares to Tar Heel legends. Tune in for expert analysis on how Derek Dixon could become UNC's next breakout star.

 

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