From 1975 to 1977, Dickerson played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks.

Before signing with the Hawks late in the 1976–77 season, Dickerson played in the Eastern Basketball Association for the Syracuse Centennials, averaging 27.1 points per game for the team.

Among the 10 victories was a 43-point blowout of Columbus State University, a team that finished with a 23–9 record and advanced to the NCAA Regional semifinals.

NCCU defeated four ranked opponents, including the eventual NCAA Division II national champions, Barton College (Nov. 18, 2006).

That victory marked the second time in the previous three seasons that the Eagles beat the eventual national title winner.