Outside The Lines
Coppin State University brings in former University of Maryland standout Juan Dixon as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Coppin State University.
One of the most celebrated student-athletes in University of Maryland history, Dixon remains the all-time leading scorer in program history (2,269 points) after leading the Terrapins to their first national title in 2002 as a senior. He holds six different records in program history, ranging from points, games played, steals and 3-pointers.
Dixon was drafted with the 17th pick of the 2002 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, where he spent three seasons. He signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005, and he averaged a career-high 12.3 points during his first season with the team. After stops in Toronto and Detroit, Dixon wrapped up his nine-year NBA career with the Wizards in 2008-09.
Dixon brings his tenacity, determination, passion, his relentless attitude and finally his strong desire to give back to his home city of Baltimore. Dixon is a great coaching fit and proven winner to head up Coppin State University Men’s Basketball.
