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Basketball: Dixon injures foot, out rest of summer

Pitt shooting guard Jermaine Dixon is expected to miss the rest of the summer after injuring his… Pitt shooting guard Jermaine Dixon is expected to miss the rest of the summer after injuring his right foot, according to various reports.

Yesterday, Dixon posted on his Twitter page that he fractured a bone in his right foot but expects to return for the start of the season.

Dixon is set to have additional tests on his foot next week, and it’s possible he will have surgery which could sideline him up to eight weeks, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Dixon is the only senior on the Panthers this year, and the only returning starter from last year.

Visit pittnews.com for updates on Dixon’s injury.

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