Less than two hours later, after three episodes of "Doc McStuffins," several cups of coffee and a reasonable 20 minute Midwestern commute, the man who has injected new life into what had been a decent though stagnant Minnesota basketball program walked into his office in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Last season's NIT championship trophy sat near a commemorative bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon. The bourbon bottle was emblazoned with images from his father's 2013 national championship Louisville team a team led by point guard Peyton Siva, the defensive wizard whom Richard Pitino recruited when he was an assistant to his father..

Dixon, who lines up outside with Skanes in the slot, is an interesting prospect. He had a 65 yard touchdown reception and was named the offensive MVP for Team Constitution in the Connecticut Super 100 Class June 25 at Rentschler Field. He was also an accomplished track athlete at Glastonbury, the New England champion in the 300 meter IM hurdles as a senior..