The densely populated area of the country encompassing northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland is some of the most fertile land in the world. But instead of growing crops, the “DMV” grows hoopers. Some notable names to emerge out of the region and into basketball fame: Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, and some guy named Hubert Davis. Now, more than 30 years after Davis, the pride of Fairfax, VA, made his debut as a Tar Heel, the program believes it’s found another DMV stud. Derek Dixon, a freshman wing from Vienna, VA, about 10 miles west of Washington, has made a strong impression in UNC’s preseason practice. With good size at 6-foot-5, Dixon can take up multiple roles. He sees himself mostly playing the point guard position this season in relief of projected starters Kyan Evans and Seth Trimble (Dixon is taller than both). Running the point as a freshman, especially at a school with the point guard pedigree of Carolina, requires confidence. According to Davis, that’s not an...