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Carlton: Is Jamie Dixon the man who will lead TCU to basketball relevance?

Jeff Curry

Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jamie Dixon talks with the media during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Jamie Dixon’s off-balance 30-footer to beat Texas in 1986 won’t be his biggest moment at TCU, after all.

At least TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte, the school’s administration and the deep-pocketed boosters who are bringing Dixon back to Fort Worth hope so.

After multiple media reports Monday, Pittsburgh athletic director Scott Barnes confirmed the news at an afternoon press conference, opening by saying “Jamie Dixon has decided to take a job with TCU, going back to his alma mater.