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

Raptors Get Rough Trade Update Amid Domantas Sabonis Rumors

Raptors Get Rough Trade Update Amid Domantas Sabonis Rumors

Kings’ Reset Plans Stall as Domantas Sabonis Trade Falls Apart

Kings’ Reset Plans Stall as Domantas Sabonis Trade Falls Apart

A Rare NBA Rule Opens Door for Mike Conley’s Return to Minnesota

A Rare NBA Rule Opens Door for Mike Conley’s Return to Minnesota

Mavericks Emerge  as Potential Surprise Landing Spot for Clippers All-Star Guard

Mavericks Emerge as Potential Surprise Landing Spot for Clippers All-Star Guard

Hornets Dream Trade Target Emerges As Cavs Shop Backup Point Guard

Hornets Dream Trade Target Emerges As Cavs Shop Backup Point Guard

Heat Re-Emerge as Top Landing Spot for Grizzlies All-Star Guard

Heat Re-Emerge as Top Landing Spot for Grizzlies All-Star Guard

Ty Lue Gets Candid About Kawhi Leonard’s Shocking All-Star Snub

Ty Lue Gets Candid About Kawhi Leonard’s Shocking All-Star Snub

Magic’s Perfect Trade Target Emerges After Cavaliers Deadline Move

Magic’s Perfect Trade Target Emerges After Cavaliers Deadline Move

Cavs Take Tough Blow With Evan Mobley Injury Amid Win Streak

Cavs Take Tough Blow With Evan Mobley Injury Amid Win Streak

Latest Rumors May Indicate Lakers’ Plan Ahead of Trade Deadline

Latest Rumors May Indicate Lakers’ Plan Ahead of Trade Deadline

Hawks May Be Forced to Make Tough Decision on Former Top Pick

Hawks May Be Forced to Make Tough Decision on Former Top Pick

Rockets May Not Need a Trade to Solve Their Point Guard Problem

Rockets May Not Need a Trade to Solve Their Point Guard Problem

Franz Wagner Will Miss 4th Straight As Magic Struggles Continue

Franz Wagner Will Miss 4th Straight As Magic Struggles Continue

Why the Lakers May See Bam Adebayo as Luka’s Perfect Partner

Why the Lakers May See Bam Adebayo as Luka’s Perfect Partner

Wizards Emerge as Threat to Jazz’s Plan to Keep Walker Kessler

Wizards Emerge as Threat to Jazz’s Plan to Keep Walker Kessler

Latest Franz Wagner Injury Update Raises Concerning Questions

Latest Franz Wagner Injury Update Raises Concerning Questions

Charles Barkley Offers Honest Perspective on Jayson Tatum Injury

Charles Barkley Offers Honest Perspective on Jayson Tatum Injury

Jakob Poeltl’s Injury Clouds Raptors’ Plans Amid Sabonis Rumors

Jakob Poeltl’s Injury Clouds Raptors’ Plans Amid Sabonis Rumors

Deni Avdija’s All-Star Leap Is Forcing an Uncomfortable Question

Deni Avdija’s All-Star Leap Is Forcing an Uncomfortable Question

Paolo Banchero Voices Frustrations About Magic’s Latest Struggles

Paolo Banchero Voices Frustrations About Magic’s Latest Struggles

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Stephen Curry Joining Western Conference Rival

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Stephen Curry Joining Western Conference Rival

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Knicks All-Star Big Man to the Magic

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Knicks All-Star Big Man to the Magic

Orlando Magic Receive Encouraging Jalen Suggs Injury Update

Orlando Magic Receive Encouraging Jalen Suggs Injury Update

Domantas Sabonis Ruled Out Against Raptors Amid Injury Concerns

Domantas Sabonis Ruled Out Against Raptors Amid Injury Concerns

JJ Redick Opens Up on Lakers’ Defense Following Comeback Win Over Nuggets

JJ Redick Opens Up on Lakers’ Defense Following Comeback Win Over Nuggets

Khris Middleton Buyout Rumors Sparks Potential Bucks Reunion

Khris Middleton Buyout Rumors Sparks Potential Bucks Reunion

Lakers Trade Target Shares Injury Update as Deadline Approaches

Lakers Trade Target Shares Injury Update as Deadline Approaches

Kyle Lowry Speaks Openly About His NBA Retirement Plans

Kyle Lowry Speaks Openly About His NBA Retirement Plans

Angel Reese, Sky Open 2026 Season With Road-Heavy Schedule

Angel Reese, Sky Open 2026 Season With Road-Heavy Schedule

Jalen Green Shines For Suns in Return From Hamstring Injury

Jalen Green Shines For Suns in Return From Hamstring Injury