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It’s Showtime!
Eric Dixon, the former Abington Senior High School basketball standout, is taking his talents to Los Angeles.
Even though he went undrafted in the NBA Draft, Abington’s all-time leading scorer still found his way to an NBA roster as he signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers immediately following the conclusion of the second round of the NBA Draft.
Dixon played five years at Villanova (2020–2025), culminating as the NCAA’s top scorer in the 2024–25 season, averaging 23.3 PPG with a blistering 41% three-point shooting. He had multiple 30+ point games (including 38 vs Maryland), and averaged around five rebounds and two assists per game.
On April 1, he moved past Kerry Kittles into first place on the Wildcats' all-time points list at the College Basketball Crown Tournament in Las Vegas. He finished with 2,314 points in his time at Villanova, which began as a redshirt in 2019-20. He was a starter on the Wildcats 2021-22 NCAA Final Four unit, playing for head coach Jay Wright.
Despite going undrafted, Dixon was one of the top unselected names, widely projected as a late 2nd-round or undrafted pick in mock drafts. His elite scoring and three-point range make him a valuable addition. He’ll split time between the NBA and the Lakers G League team South Bay Lakers, giving him room to develop and prove himself. He will be teammates with Bronny James, LeBron James’ son.
At Abington, Dixon became the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,454 points and earned 2018–19 All-Area Player of the Year honors.
On Jan. 17, 2019, he became Abington’s first player to reach 2,000 career points, coinciding with a blistering 50 point performance in a 94–69 win over Springfield.
He was honored as the 2018–19 All‑Area Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year, maintaining a 28–2 team record and achieving their first USA Today Super 25 ranking. He helped lead Abington to three straight PIAA District 1 Class 6A titles, including a 38‑point effort in the 2019 championship game.
He also was actively involved in the “Athletes Helping Athletes” program, working with special needs students, and was a regular volunteer in school-led initiatives, such as reading at elementary schools and mentoring peers—praised for his humility and community-mindedness.
