Name: Nick Dixon
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Classification: Junior
Major: Communication
Age: 23
Hometown: Hillside, Ill.
Who is your favorite athlete? “My favorite athlete is Muhammad Ali just ’cause of everything he stood for and he’s a real competitor.”
Who is your role model? “My role model is Malcolm X because of the things he stood for during the Civil Rights Movement and how he’s just a good leader.”
What was the best advice you’ve been given and by whom? “I believe it was from Tupac [Shakur]’s lyrics, ‘Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after.’ It’s just like if you got struggles in life, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. It just helps me to stay focused.”
When did you begin playing basketball, and why? “I played at, like, 5 years old. My dad forced me into it and it just became a natural thing.”
What is your favorite place to hang out on campus? “Probably, just around [The Village] with my teammates.”
What are your academic goals? “Just to improve each semester. A 3.0 is always my target.”
How do you feel about being part of this team? “I feel good. I’m humbled by it just because I came back this year and I appreciate all my teammates and coaches.”
What are your personal goals for this season? “To make the NCAA tournament and win the [WAC] conference tournament.”
–Compiled by Sarah Carvajal
