Derek Dixon Delivers Under Pressure to Lift UNC Over Kentucky

Posted Dec 3, 2025
When North Carolina needed a late bucket, it didn't turn to any of its top scorers. Not even to a starter. Instead, the Tar Heels put the ball in a freshman's hands. Or at least, that's where it ended up. With under a minute to play and down by one, North Carolina didn't get the look it wanted. The play broke down and Derek Dixon had to improvise. (TarHeel247)

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