Derrick Phelps on Hubert Davis as Man, Leader, Coach

Posted Apr 14, 2021
Derrick Phelps played with Hubert Davis at North Carolina for two seasons from 1990-92. Phelps witnessed first-hand the qualities he feels will make Davis a successful head coach at UNC. "I have been around him as a leader at Carolina," Phelps said. "He was always straightforward. He would talk to us and he would also perform on a court to show us." (Inside Carolina)

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