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UNC Basketball: Top 5 UNC point guards of all time

By Horran Cameron

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson (10) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson (10) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Derrick Phelps, UNC (1990-1994)

Another great point guard who played for the North Carolina Tar Heels is Derrick Phelps. Phelps played at UNC from 1990-1994. Phelps led the Tar Heels to two Final Fours (1991, 1993) and a NCAA national championship (1993).

Phelps was a “blue-collar” point guard. He played both ends of the floor. His game wasn’t flashy, but it was effective.

Phelps reminds me of what former UNC head coach Dean Smith would be if he were a basketball player. He took shots only when it was necessary. He was truly a “pass-first” point guard who looked to get his teammates involved. His mistakes were minimal, indicative of his level of basketball IQ and style of play.

His personal accolades include being ranked fifth in assists in UNC history (637) and 24th in ACC history in assists-per-game (4.8).

In addition to that, he’s the all-time steals leader at UNC (247). He still holds the record for most steals in a game by a UNC players (nine).

Currently, Derrick Phelps serves as the associate head coach at the University of San Francisco.

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