Derrick Michael Phelps was born on July 31,1972 and is an American former professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the LIU Sharks.
14 Facts About Derrick Phelps
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Derrick Phelps was named to the 1990 McDonald's All-American Team.
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Derrick Phelps rose to prominence while playing college basketball for coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina, with the Tar Heels.
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Derrick Phelps was named as an All-Atlantic Coast Conference Honorable Mention in 1993, and was named to the 2nd Team in 1994.
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Derrick Phelps was the only player in ACC history with 600 assists, 400 rebounds, and 200 steals.
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Derrick Phelps was the sixth overall pick of the 1994 Continental Basketball Association draft, by the Chicago Rockers.
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Derrick Phelps was selected to the CBA All-Rookie Team in 1995.
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Derrick Phelps spent some time during the NBA preseason with the Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers.
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In 1996, Derrick Phelps signed with the German team TTL uniVersa Bamberg, before playing for the CBA's Rockford Lightning.
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Derrick Phelps played in the Netherlands, in Germany with GHP Bamberg, and in the Russian Super League with Spartak Primorie Vladivostok.
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In October 2010, Derrick Phelps was named the video coordinator for Fordham University's men's basketball team.
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Derrick Phelps stepped down from the position in June 2022.
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Six months later, Derrick Phelps returned to Monmouth and became a special assistant to the head coach.
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Derrick Phelps held this position for six months before joining the Marist coaching staff as an assistant coach.