Juan Dixon returned to his roots Wednesday – literally. Shortly after being introduced as the new men’s basketball coach at Coppin State, the former Maryland star reflected on a moment long before he even played the game.
“I feel like this has come full circle I really do. Thirty-eight years ago it all started when I was born five minutes from here in Liberty Heights, at Provident Hospital,” Dixon said after coming to the podium at the Talon Center. “For me to be here today with all of you is a dream come true.