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

Why Austin Reaves Is Ineligible for NBA Awards This Season

Why Austin Reaves Is Ineligible for NBA Awards This Season

Suns Share Exciting Jalen Green Injury News Ahead of Nets Game

Suns Share Exciting Jalen Green Injury News Ahead of Nets Game

Embiid, George Questionable as 76ers Open Back-to-Back vs Pacers

Embiid, George Questionable as 76ers Open Back-to-Back vs Pacers

Max Kellerman Shares Scorching Hot Take on Future of Luka Doncic

Max Kellerman Shares Scorching Hot Take on Future of Luka Doncic

Nets’ Center Duo Drawing League-Wide Interest On Trade Market

Nets’ Center Duo Drawing League-Wide Interest On Trade Market

Why Cooper Flagg’s Growth Has the Mavericks Fully Bought In

Why Cooper Flagg’s Growth Has the Mavericks Fully Bought In

Charlotte Hornets Unlikely to Move LaMelo Ball at Trade Deadline

Charlotte Hornets Unlikely to Move LaMelo Ball at Trade Deadline

Franz Wagner Eyes Storybook Return After Lengthy Injury Absence

Franz Wagner Eyes Storybook Return After Lengthy Injury Absence

Jeff Teague Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About Bam Adebayo

Jeff Teague Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About Bam Adebayo

Hall of Fame NBA Coach Makes All-Star Case for Norman Powell

Hall of Fame NBA Coach Makes All-Star Case for Norman Powell

LeBron James Debuts Historic Jersey Patch for Record 23rd NBA Season

LeBron James Debuts Historic Jersey Patch for Record 23rd NBA Season

Grizzlies Get Concerning Ja Morant Injury Update Before OKC Game

Grizzlies Get Concerning Ja Morant Injury Update Before OKC Game

Anthony Davis Injury Fuels Trade Uncertainty for the Mavericks

Anthony Davis Injury Fuels Trade Uncertainty for the Mavericks

Giannis Just Told the Knicks Everything They Needed to Hear

Giannis Just Told the Knicks Everything They Needed to Hear

Isiah Thomas Reignites GOAT Debate by Picking LeBron Over Jordan

Isiah Thomas Reignites GOAT Debate by Picking LeBron Over Jordan

The Trade Idea That Would Bring Kyrie Irving Full Circle in Cleveland

The Trade Idea That Would Bring Kyrie Irving Full Circle in Cleveland

Bucks Looking to Revisit Trade Talks About Pelicans’ former All-Star

Bucks Looking to Revisit Trade Talks About Pelicans’ former All-Star

This Concerning Stat May Decide Trae Young’s Future in Atlanta

This Concerning Stat May Decide Trae Young’s Future in Atlanta

Blockbuster Trade Sends Two Blazers Players to Milwaukee Bucks

Blockbuster Trade Sends Two Blazers Players to Milwaukee Bucks

Clippers May Have Found Their Trade Deadline Fix in Washington

Clippers May Have Found Their Trade Deadline Fix in Washington

This Wild Stat Is Quietly Turning Celtics Rookie Into a Draft Steal

This Wild Stat Is Quietly Turning Celtics Rookie Into a Draft Steal

Hornets Open to Trading Collin Sexton as Deadline Pressure Builds

Hornets Open to Trading Collin Sexton as Deadline Pressure Builds

Trailblazers’ Jerami Grant Amongst Top Trade Targets for the Bucks

Trailblazers’ Jerami Grant Amongst Top Trade Targets for the Bucks

Cavaliers Make Their Intentions Clear Ahead of the Trade Deadline

Cavaliers Make Their Intentions Clear Ahead of the Trade Deadline

Surprise Start Leaves Door Open for Celtics Trade Deadline Move

Surprise Start Leaves Door Open for Celtics Trade Deadline Move

Hawks Latest Move Signals Star Point Guard Is Nearing His Return

Hawks Latest Move Signals Star Point Guard Is Nearing His Return

Cam Thomas Learns Harsh Reality as Nets Struggle to Find Trade

Cam Thomas Learns Harsh Reality as Nets Struggle to Find Trade

Kings’ Trade Rumors Sparks Opportunity for Bucks to Land Perfect Target

Kings’ Trade Rumors Sparks Opportunity for Bucks to Land Perfect Target

A New Face of the Franchise Is Emerging for the Charlotte Hornets

A New Face of the Franchise Is Emerging for the Charlotte Hornets

Magic Face Familiar Injury Fears After Jalen Suggs Exits Loss

Magic Face Familiar Injury Fears After Jalen Suggs Exits Loss