Has UNC Basketball Found Another DMV Star in Freshman Derek Dixon?

Posted Oct 28, 2025
The densely populated area encompassing northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland is some of the most fertile land in the world. But instead of growing crops, the "DMV" grows hoopers. Notable Tar Heels from the region include Ty Lawson, Kendall Marshall, and Hubert Davis. Now, UNC believes it’s found another DMV star: Derek Dixon. (Chapelboro.com)

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