Derrick Phelps
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 31, 1972 Queens, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 181 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Christ the King (Queens, New York) |
| College | North Carolina (1990–1994) |
| NBA draft | 1994 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1994–2010 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1994–1995 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1995 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1995–1996 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1996–1997 | Brose Baskets |
| 1997–1998 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1998 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1998–2000 | Telekom Bonn |
| 2000–2002 | Alba Berlin |
| 2002–2003 | Limoges CSP |
| 2003–2004 | EnBW Ludwigsburg |
| 2004 | Śląsk Wrocław |
| 2004–2005 | EiffelTowers |
| 2005–2006 | Brose Baskets |
| 2006–2007 | Spartak Primorye |
| 2009–2010 | Gaz Metan Mediaş |
| As coach: | |
| 2011–2014 | Monmouth Hawks (asst.) |
| 2014–2016 | Columbia Lions (asst.) |
| 2016–present | San Francisco (assoc. HC) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Derrick Michael Phelps (born July 31, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. At 6'4" and 181 lbs., he played as a point guard. He is currently associate head coach for the University of San Francisco.
Phelps attended Christ The King Regional High School, in Middle Village, Queens, New York. He was named to the 1990 McDonald's All-American Team. After, he played in the McDonald's All-American game with future UNC teammates Eric Montross, Brian Reese, and Clifford Rozier.
Phelps rose to prominence while playing college basketball for coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina, with the Tar Heels. He was named as an All-Atlantic Coast Conference Honorable Mention in 1993, and was named to the 2nd Team in 1994. Phelps was a member of North Carolina's 1993 NCAA National Championship team, as the Tar Heels defeated Michigan, by a score of 77-71, in the title game. Graduating in 1994, Phelps left college holding two Tar Heel records: most steals in one game (9), and most steals in a career (247). He was also the only player in ACC history with 600 assists, 400 rebounds, and 200 steals.
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