
Jermaine Dixon gives Pitt a steady, senior two-way guard presence
Jermaine Dixon was Pitt’s lone returning starter and, in the 2025-26 season, gave the Panthers a veteran backcourt engine: 9.0 points per game on 46.4% shooting in one stat set, plus a reputation as a quick slasher, efficient scorer, and tough competitor. The differentiator is his blend of experience, leadership, and downhill pressure—he’s not just a box-score guard, he’s a glue guy who can attack the rim and stabilize a team. If you want maturity and edge, he fits.