For many college players, the transfer portal is just a shuffle of uniforms. But for Josh Dix, the move to Creighton isn’t just another change of scenery; it’s a homecoming. The Council Bluffs, Iowa native averaged 14.4 points per game last season with Iowa, drilled threes at a 42% clip, and now returns just minutes from his hometown to don the Bluejay blue.

At 6-6 and 205 lbs, Dix has the prototypical size to play the wing in the modern game. More importantly, his efficiency stands out. Last season, his field-goal percentage topped 50%, and his 3-point mark neared 42%. For a guard/wing, that level of hit-rate speaks to elite shot selection and readiness for high-level college usage. And in a system like Creighton’s, where spacing and ball movement matter, he slides in seamlessly.

Creighton’s system under Greg McDermott demands shooters who can move without the ball, spot up, and also create when needed. Dix brings that. He'll likely start as a wing/secondary handler, someone who can relocate for threes, attack mismatches, and relieve primary ball-handlers when the defense over-shifts. The added bonus: his local roots mean the transition period may be shorter than it would be for many transfers.

There’s no hiding the buzz around this move. Creighton’s target is clear: remain a Big East contender and push deep into the NCAA Tournament. Dix’s addition tells you the team expects immediate impact, not just developmental promise. For him, it's about delivering at a higher level, not just “good” sharpshooting, but “game-changing” shooting combined with growth as a creator.

The move fits like a glove for Dix: he returns home, joins a system built for shooters, and lands a starting-caliber role in a major conference. The next step is turning fits into flashes—turning efficiency into end-game heroics, becoming the guy defenses fear not just for the shot, but for the drive, read, and finish. If he hits that gear, he won’t just help Creighton; he could redefine his own trajectory.

Written by Paul Garwood

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