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BOYS BASKETBALL

Derek Dixon

Guard
GONZAGA COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

14.1

Average Points (per game)

3.1

Average Rebounds (per game)

2.6

Average Assists (per game)
“Derek’s shooting ability is elite. He’s savvy, smart and doesn’t try to do too much. You must account for him at all times. He’s one of the few guys we never leave.”
Glenn Farello
Head Coach - Paul VI High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 190-pound senior guard led the Eagles to a 29-5 record and the DCSAA Class AA tournament championship this past season. Dixon averaged 14.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while connecting on 38.5 percent of his 208 attempts from beyond the arc. The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Player of the Year, he is ranked as the nation’s No. 44 recruit in the Class of 2025 by Rivals.com.

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Academic Achievement

Dixon has maintained a weighted 4.10 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of North Carolina this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Dixon has volunteered locally serving meals to the homeless and as a youth basketball coach.