Jalon Dixon

Expertise:
NBA, WNBA, NFL, college basketball
Education:
Towson University, Full Sail University
Location:
Towson, Maryland

Experience

Jalon Dixon is a sports journalist and content creator specializing in NBA, WNBA, NFL, and college athletics coverage. He has contributed to outlets including Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, Fan Arch, and Baltimore Sports & Life.

Dixon’s work emphasizes storytelling, in-depth analysis, and trend-focused coverage across basketball and football. He has written extensively on the NBA and WNBA, blending statistical context, historical framing, and player-focused narratives to create accessible yet detailed content for fans. In addition to his writing, he is a co-host of the Hit Ya Free Throws Podcast, where he provides weekly analysis of the NBA and WNBA.

Through Fan Arch, Dixon serves as a podcaster and analyst with a focus on the Orlando Magic, operating in a beat reporter capacity while delivering insight-driven coverage of the team. He is also developing Routine Jumper, a multi-platform sports media project designed to expand his basketball coverage through blogs, newsletters, podcasts, and faceless video content.

Education

Jalon Dixon earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Mass Communications (Journalism) and English (Writing) from Towson University. He also completed his certification in Sports Broadcasting through Dan Patrick’s School of Sports Broadcasting at Full Sail University.

Latest Articles From Jalon Dixon

Trade Idea Lands Chicago Bulls Their Potential Franchise Center

Trade Idea Lands Chicago Bulls Their Potential Franchise Center

Mock Trade Pairs MVPs as Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Sixers

Mock Trade Pairs MVPs as Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Sixers

Lakers Trade Idea Lands the Perfect Deandre Ayton Replacement

Lakers Trade Idea Lands the Perfect Deandre Ayton Replacement

Trade Idea Sends Former Top Pick to Bulls to Revive His Career

Trade Idea Sends Former Top Pick to Bulls to Revive His Career

Latest Keyonte George Injury Only Adds to Jazz’s Tanking Efforts

Latest Keyonte George Injury Only Adds to Jazz’s Tanking Efforts

Orlando Magic See Jonathan Isaac Era End With Unfortunate Injury

Orlando Magic See Jonathan Isaac Era End With Unfortunate Injury

Jaylen Brown Expresses Growing Frustration About MVP Race

Jaylen Brown Expresses Growing Frustration About MVP Race

JJ Redick Reveals Truth About Lakers Success Without LeBron

JJ Redick Reveals Truth About Lakers Success Without LeBron

Magic Could Be Without Two Key Players Longer Than Expected

Magic Could Be Without Two Key Players Longer Than Expected

The Harsh Truth About LeBron James’ Most Ideal Role On Lakers

The Harsh Truth About LeBron James’ Most Ideal Role On Lakers

Steve Kerr Frustrated With NBA Rules After SGA’s 15 Free Throws

Steve Kerr Frustrated With NBA Rules After SGA’s 15 Free Throws

Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff ‘Not Concerned’ About Celtics Amid Tough Losing Streak

Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff ‘Not Concerned’ About Celtics Amid Tough Losing Streak

Tristan da Silva Embracing Expanded Role Amid Magic’s Injuries

Tristan da Silva Embracing Expanded Role Amid Magic’s Injuries

Kuminga Trade Continues to Look Like a Fleece Job By the Hawks

Kuminga Trade Continues to Look Like a Fleece Job By the Hawks

Warriors Star Facing Harsh Reality Amid Struggles Without Curry

Warriors Star Facing Harsh Reality Amid Struggles Without Curry

Carmelo Anthony Gets Real About Celtics’ Title Hopes Amid Tatum Rumors

Carmelo Anthony Gets Real About Celtics’ Title Hopes Amid Tatum Rumors

Hornets Gaining Momentum As Playoff Threat After Boston Blowout

Hornets Gaining Momentum As Playoff Threat After Boston Blowout

Rudy Gobert Takes Heavy Backlash for Subtle Shot at Teammates

Rudy Gobert Takes Heavy Backlash for Subtle Shot at Teammates

Bucks Are Unceremoniously Watching the Giannis Farewell Tour

Bucks Are Unceremoniously Watching the Giannis Farewell Tour

Luke Kennard Quietly Emerging As the Lakers’ Playoff X-Factor

Luke Kennard Quietly Emerging As the Lakers’ Playoff X-Factor

Magic Face Harsh Reality of Struggling Offense After Tough Loss

Magic Face Harsh Reality of Struggling Offense After Tough Loss

Matas Buzelis Furiously Rejects Tanking Allegations Amid Losing Streak

Matas Buzelis Furiously Rejects Tanking Allegations Amid Losing Streak

Paolo Banchero Shines in Magic’s Season Defining West Coast Trip

Paolo Banchero Shines in Magic’s Season Defining West Coast Trip

Markannen Injury Gives Jazz Green Light to Fully Embrace Tanking

Markannen Injury Gives Jazz Green Light to Fully Embrace Tanking

Jonathan Kuminga’s Debut Forces Tough Truth About Hawks’ No. 1 Pick

Jonathan Kuminga’s Debut Forces Tough Truth About Hawks’ No. 1 Pick

NBA Rule Change May Seal Cade Cunningham’s MVP Case

NBA Rule Change May Seal Cade Cunningham’s MVP Case

Aspiration Scandal Update Reveals Harsh Punishment for Clippers

Bucks Look Like Trade Deadline Winners As Young Forward Shines

Bucks Look Like Trade Deadline Winners As Young Forward Shines

Magic’s  Record Projection Sparks Concerns About Paolo Banchero

Magic’s Record Projection Sparks Concerns About Paolo Banchero

Lakers Forward Emerges as the Spurs Perfect Free Agent Target

Lakers Forward Emerges as the Spurs Perfect Free Agent Target