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

Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Earns Strong Praise From JJ Redick

Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Earns Strong Praise From JJ Redick

Draymond Green Exposes What’s Wrong With the Warriors

Draymond Green Exposes What’s Wrong With the Warriors

Phoenix Suns Get Crushing News After Latest Jalen Green Update

Phoenix Suns Get Crushing News After Latest Jalen Green Update

Duke Coach Drops Bold Take in Kon Knueppel–JJ Redick Debate

Duke Coach Drops Bold Take in Kon Knueppel–JJ Redick Debate

Raptors Could Swing for the Fences With Bold Trae Young Trade

Raptors Could Swing for the Fences With Bold Trae Young Trade

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Jordan Poole to the Rockets

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Jordan Poole to the Rockets

Sacramento Kings Emerge as Top Ja Morant Trade Destination

Sacramento Kings Emerge as Top Ja Morant Trade Destination

Warriors Could Cut Ties With Young Center for Former All-Star

Warriors Could Cut Ties With Young Center for Former All-Star

Ja Morant Suspended After Blasting Grizzlies’ Coaching Staff

Ja Morant Suspended After Blasting Grizzlies’ Coaching Staff

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Magic

Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Magic

Jaylen Brown Didn’t Hold Back About Celtics’ Rebounding Issues

Jaylen Brown Didn’t Hold Back About Celtics’ Rebounding Issues

Desmond Bane Effect in Full Force in Magic Trio’s Season Debut

Desmond Bane Effect in Full Force in Magic Trio’s Season Debut

VJ Edgecombe’s Historic Debut Proves Sixers Landed Another Star

VJ Edgecombe’s Historic Debut Proves Sixers Landed Another Star

Rockets Should Be Worried About Amen Thompson at Point Guard

Rockets Should Be Worried About Amen Thompson at Point Guard

The Christian Braun Extension is Actually a Steal Not an Overpay

The Christian Braun Extension is Actually a Steal Not an Overpay

Hawks Officially Win the Dejounte Murray Trade with Dyson Daniels Extension

Hawks Officially Win the Dejounte Murray Trade with Dyson Daniels Extension

Mock Trade Sends Jrue Holiday to Miami Heat in Win-Now Move

Mock Trade Sends Jrue Holiday to Miami Heat in Win-Now Move

Lakers Finally Correct Dalton Knecht Mistake in Latest Mock Trade

Lakers Finally Correct Dalton Knecht Mistake in Latest Mock Trade

Trail Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe Agree to Four-Year Extension

Trail Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe Agree to Four-Year Extension

Suns Get Concerning Jalen Green Injury News Before Season

Suns Get Concerning Jalen Green Injury News Before Season

Sixers’ Guard Jared McCain Finally Opens Up About UCL Injury

Sixers’ Guard Jared McCain Finally Opens Up About UCL Injury

Rui Hachimura is the Key to Lakers’ Early Success Without LeBron

Rui Hachimura is the Key to Lakers’ Early Success Without LeBron

Cavaliers’ Record Shattering Payroll Sets Stage for Make-or-Break Season

Cavaliers’ Record Shattering Payroll Sets Stage for Make-or-Break Season

Kevon Looney Injury Opens Door for Yves Missi Breakout Season

Kevon Looney Injury Opens Door for Yves Missi Breakout Season

Trae Young Shuts Down Trade Rumors: “I’m Not Done With Atlanta”

Trae Young Shuts Down Trade Rumors: “I’m Not Done With Atlanta”

Knicks Lose Veteran Guard as Malcolm Brogdon Announces Retirement

Knicks Lose Veteran Guard as Malcolm Brogdon Announces Retirement

Kristaps Porzingis “Very Happy” with Hawks Entering Contract Year

Kristaps Porzingis “Very Happy” with Hawks Entering Contract Year

Houston Rockets Land Sixers’ Star Guard in Blockbuster Trade

Houston Rockets Land Sixers’ Star Guard in Blockbuster Trade

How Russell Westbrook Can Help the Sacramento Kings’ Offense

How Russell Westbrook Can Help the Sacramento Kings’ Offense

Could This Rising Star Be the Missing Piece in Portland’s Rebuild?

Could This Rising Star Be the Missing Piece in Portland’s Rebuild?