Fri Sep 13 19:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Pitt Basketball on Verge of Adding Top Guard Prospect Derek Dixon to 2025 Class

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team is poised to land a major recruit in Derek Dixon, a four-star guard prospect from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C. Dixon, considered one of the top 100 players in the Class of 2025, has narrowed his choices to Pitt, North Carolina, Arizona, Syracuse, Vanderbilt, and Virginia.

After visiting North Carolina earlier this week, Dixon canceled his scheduled trip to Arizona, signaling a strong likelihood that the Wildcats are out of the running. The decision leaves Pitt in a good position, as they have been actively courting Dixon since October 2022.

Dixon is known for his smooth shooting and ability to score in a variety of ways. He is also a strong defender and a gifted playmaker. Should he choose Pitt, he would join fellow Washington, D.C. native Omari Witherspoon, a three-star guard who committed to the Panthers on Wednesday.

With Pitt’s top three guards from last year poised to depart, Dixon’s arrival would be a major boost to the program’s future. The Panthers are looking to maintain the success they have achieved in recent years, and a backcourt featuring Dixon and Witherspoon has the potential to be a force in the ACC.

While North Carolina is considered the favorite, Dixon’s decision is expected to be made within the next two weeks. Pitt fans will be eagerly awaiting the news and hoping to add this highly-touted talent to their roster.

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