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Dixon commits to men’s basketball program

On Friday evening, the Quinnipiac men’s basketball program landed its first verbal commitment for 2016 in point guard Mikey Dixon. Dixon announced his decision via Twitter:

https://twitter.com/__pointgod3/status/645004038765940736

Dixon was in Hamden on an official visit Thursday.

“It really felt like a family with the players and coaches,” Dixon told The Chronicle in a statement. “The campus and basketball arena are beautiful.”

Dixon chose Quinnipiac over Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference foes Iona and Canisius, as well as Maine and Robert Morris, he said.

The 6-foot-1 shooter is currently a senior at Sanford High School, located in Delaware. According to Dixon, Quinnipiac showed interest in him this past spring.

When asked about his style of play, Dixon compared himself to a very popular NBA player.

“I’m a scoring point guard,” Dixon said. “I play like Stephen Curry.”

As a junior at Sanford, Dixon averaged 21.6 points per game and shot 48 percent from 3-point range.

Dixon’s ability to shoot can make a positive impact upon arrival. As a team, the Bobcats shot 30.7 percent from 3-point range last season.

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