<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4MX5j6_0w83sW3m00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4MX5j6_0w83sW3m00" width="1080" height="630" ></figure>Villanova University announced today that redshirt senior Eric Dixon, a 2019 graduate of Abington Senior High School, will serve a one-game NCAA suspension for impermissible participation in an event last spring. According to the announcement, Dixon took part in April’s Portsmouth Invitational as he explored his options as part of the National Basketball Association Draft process. The suspension will be served in Villanova’s regular season opener on Monday, November 4 vs. Lafayette.In May, Dixon said that he would remove his name from the NBA Draft and return to Villanova for his final season of eligibility in 2024-25.The Willow Grove native led Villanova in scoring and rebounding in 2023-24.For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here.Photo: Villanova University</div></body>

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Abington alum, Villanova senior Eric Dixon to serve one-game suspension for participation in NBA Draft Invitational

Villanova University announced today that redshirt senior Eric Dixon, a 2019 graduate of Abington Senior High School, will serve a one-game NCAA suspension for impermissible participation in an event last spring. According to the announcement, Dixon took part in April’s Portsmouth Invitational as he explored his options as part of...