Contrary to criticism about his NBA potential, Juan Dixon plans on being in the NBA for a long time. "I just want to play," he said. "I think you have to prove yourself everyday. I'm going to do that."

Dixon, who averaged 20.4 points as a senior and led Maryland to the national championship in April, visited Orlando on Thursday to audition for the Magic's No. 18 overall pick in the June 26 draft. The Magic also invited former Florida guard Teddy Dupay back for a second look. Dixon, who is listed at 6-3 and 160 pounds, has an uncertain draft stock. He is considered anywhere from a mid-to-late first-rounder down to a mid-second rounder. Despite refusing to let Maryland lose with his inspired play, Dixon's pro potential is hard to project because he is not big enough to play shooting guard and is still developing point-guard skills.