Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Former Missouri shooting guard Michael Dixon been cleared to play immediately at Memphis.
The 6-foot-1 Dixon left Missouri last November after two sexual assault claims became public, although he never faced criminal charges.
“Michael articulated his position to our Memphis committee upon arrival on our campus and explained why he felt it imperative that he finish his degree work at this institution,” Memphis AD Tom Bowen said in a statement. “He had heard of the academic successes and degree standards for former Tiger basketball players at Memphis and as a result, wanted to complete his degree here.”
“I have every faith in the basketball program and its standards,” said Memphis interim President Brad Martin. “The University is standing up for Michael Dixon and we expect him to exceed our highest expectations. We are glad that he will have the opportunity to complete his degree at Memphis.”
Everywhere you traveled on the summer basketball circuit — from the Peach Jam to Las Vegas to Atlantic City — the word “package” was being thrown around almost as much as the phrases “hotel bar,” “rental car” and “I haven’t seen my family in two weeks.”
Seems like everywhere you went, some recruits were talking about packaging with others.
Some dynamic duos were bandied about and quickly fell by the wayside.