Paxson was selected 12th overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers and enjoyed an 11-year NBA career, earning two NBA All-Star selections and a Second Team All-NBA selection in 1984.
The University of Dayton announced Friday that Flyer Hall of Famer, NBA All-Star and longtime NBA executive Jim Paxson has joined the athletic department as Senior Adviser for Basketball Operations.