TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona men's basketball has announced the addition of North Carolina transfer Derek Dixon to the roster for the 2026-27 season. Dixon is from Vienna, Virginia and played his freshman season for the Tar Heels.
 
Dixon, a 6-foot-5 point guard, appeared in all 33 games at North Carolina during the 2025-26 season and was in the starting lineup for the final 16 games of the season. For the season, he averaged 6.5 points and led the team in assists (90) while shooting 39.7% from the 3-point line. His 3-point percentage was the third-highest in UNC history by a freshman.
 
As a starter, his numbers increased to 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 40.7% shooting from long distance. He scored a season-high 17 points in the regular season finale at Duke, highlighted by a 5 of 8 performance from the 3-point line in that game. He added 16 points on 4 of 6 shooting from behind the line against Clemson in the ACC Tournament.
 
In high school, Dixon played at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., and played for Team Takeover on the AAU circuit. He was named 2024-25 Gatorade Player of the Year in the District of Columbia after leading Gonzaga College High School to a 29-5. He averaged 14.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a senior and was named Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Player of the Year.