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

Terrence Shannon Jr. Ready to Step Up for Timberwolves After Strong Offseason

Terrence Shannon Jr. Ready to Step Up for Timberwolves After Strong Offseason

Mark Williams Confident He’ll Be Ready for Suns’ Season Opener

Mark Williams Confident He’ll Be Ready for Suns’ Season Opener

Chicago Bulls Reportedly Shopping Vucevic and Patrick Williams

Chicago Bulls Reportedly Shopping Vucevic and Patrick Williams

2 Big Reasons the Lakers Could Beat the Knicks in the Giannis Sweepstakes

2 Big Reasons the Lakers Could Beat the Knicks in the Giannis Sweepstakes

Amen Thompson Draws Bold Comparison to Former Sixers All-Star

Amen Thompson Draws Bold Comparison to Former Sixers All-Star

Did the Orlando Magic Just Form the Next All-Star Big 3?

Did the Orlando Magic Just Form the Next All-Star Big 3?

Chet Holmgren Primed for First NBA All-Star Selection in 2026

Chet Holmgren Primed for First NBA All-Star Selection in 2026

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Calls for WNBA Commissioner to Resign

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Calls for WNBA Commissioner to Resign

Jonathan Kuminga’s New Deal Could Finally Unlock a Kings Trade

Jonathan Kuminga’s New Deal Could Finally Unlock a Kings Trade

Dallas Wings Fire Head Coach Chris Koclanes After One Season

Dallas Wings Fire Head Coach Chris Koclanes After One Season

Lonzo Ball Impressing Early in Cavaliers Training Camp

Lonzo Ball Impressing Early in Cavaliers Training Camp

Sixers’ Jared McCain Suffers Torn UCL Ahead of Training Camp

Sixers’ Jared McCain Suffers Torn UCL Ahead of Training Camp

ESPN Top-100 Surprise Placement of Victor Wembayama Sparks Social Media Outrage

ESPN Top-100 Surprise Placement of Victor Wembayama Sparks Social Media Outrage

Amen Thompson Must Step Up as Rockets Lose Fred VanVleet

Amen Thompson Must Step Up as Rockets Lose Fred VanVleet

New York Liberty Fire Champion Head Coach Sandy Brondello

New York Liberty Fire Champion Head Coach Sandy Brondello