Former UNC basketball guard Derek Dixon has transferred to Arizona after one season with the Tar Heels. His move follows a coaching change at UNC and comes shortly after the team secured a commitment from Jarin Stevenson.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are still putting together their roster for the 2026-27 college basketball season under Mike Malone. With the transfer portal being open for six days, UNC landed its first commitment on Monday afternoon and then received the news that Jarin Stevenson is also returning.
But hours later, another roster move that isn't good news popped up.
Per Jonathan Givony, point guard Derek Dixon has committed to Arizona out of the transfer portal and is leaving UNC after one season. Dixon entered the portal last week with the coaching change and quickly had a visit to Arizona scheduled.
From there, Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats sealed the deal to get their new point guard.
In his lone season with the Tar Heels, Dixon averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He entered the year as the backup point guard before taking over as the starter. He ended up starting 16 games this season.
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Basketball: Derek Dixon commits to Arizona
Derek Dixon left UNC basketball due to a coaching change and subsequently entered the transfer portal.
Derek Dixon has transferred to Arizona after committing from the transfer portal.
Derek Dixon's transfer may affect UNC's depth at the point guard position as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.
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