Maryland began the 2001-2002 season ranked #2 in ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll. Dixon led the Terps to a 32-4 record and the school's first ever National Championship. He was voted to All-ACC team and was also a first team All-American. He was also recognized as one of the nation's best college players and was honored as the 2002 ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year and ACC Athlete of the Year.

This dinner plate from the 2003 University of Maryland Alumni Dinner was signed in black by attendee, Juan Dixon. This plate measures roughly 11" and includes a JSA sticker and COA.