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Priority UNC Basketball Target Now Has Decision Date in Mind

The UNC basketball staff is just a few days away from giving crafty guard Derek Dixon an official tour in Chapel Hill.

Matt Giles

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On Monday, fresh off a weekend stay at Vanderbilt, Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) four-star guard and prime 2025 UNC basketball recruiting target Derek Dixon told ZAGSBLOG that he intends to choose a winner in his recruitment by the end of September. Although the 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior didn't confirm a date, he's eyeing one in particular.

"Sept. 27 is the date I was thinking," Dixon noted.

Thus far, in addition to his recent trip to Vanderbilt, Dixon has taken official visits to Pitt and Virginia, but those both took place during his junior year. He's scheduled to be in Chapel Hill for an official visit with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels beginning on Friday. And he'll cap off his slate by checking out Arizona the following weekend.

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Dixon, up 18 spots since January to his current No. 58 overall ranking on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, has been down to six finalists since late July. Those remaining contenders for the confident sharpshooter are UNC, Vanderbilt, Arizona, Pitt, Syracuse, and Virginia.

The UNC basketball coaches haven't landed a 2025 recruiting prize yet. Perhaps Derek Dixon will become their first in a few weeks.

He received an offer from Hubert Davis back in May.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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