Patriots Basketball Club made a bold statement by signing two players, Michael Andre Dixon Jr. and Jean-Victor Mukama. The club took to social media on Thursday, July 27, to announce the acquisitions, sparking anticipation among fans and basketball enthusiasts alike. Dixon Jr., born on December 1, 1990, is a Georgian professional basketball player who previously played for the Montreal Alliance in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). With an impressive college basketball background from Missouri and Memphis, Dixon's talent caught the attention of NBA scouts, making him eligible for the 2014 NBA Draft. Though he went undrafted, Dixon's determination and tenacity led him to excel in various leagues, proving his worth as a shooting guard and point guard. During the last season, Dixon boasted an average of 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.5 assists. Notably, after becoming a naturalized citizen of Georgia in 2016, he proudly represented the Georgia national team, showcasing his skills at EuroBasket 2017. In 2021, Dixon's performance with US Monastir earned him the title of the best player in the second edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) following a final victory against Petro Luanda (83-72). His journey has taken him to various leagues including Lietuvos krepšinio lyga, Czech National League, Greek Basket League, Turkish Basketball First League, Israeli Basketball Premier League, Lega Basket Serie A, Basketball African League, and Canadian Elite Basketball League. Mukama, born on August 24, 1994, is a Canadian-Rwandan professional basketball player with a diverse skill set as a versatile forward. Despite going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Mukama's talents were not to be overlooked, and he soon found himself representing the Canadian national team. https://twitter.com/PatriotsBBCrw/status/1684587601565564928?s=20 Mukama's journey with the Patriots BBC began in December 2019 when he signed up to play in the 2020 BAL qualifying tournaments. His exceptional performance during the tournament, particularly in the final against Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club, where he scored a game-high 18 points, significantly contributed to the team's qualification for the inaugural BAL season. Throughout his career, Mukama has showcased his abilities in various leagues including the Canadian Elite Basketball League, Dutch Basketball League, Liga Española de Baloncesto, and the Basketball African League.
