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Phil Jackson Ford Jr. (born February 9, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1974, and had an All-American college career with the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- 1978–1985
- Rocky Mount, (Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
- North Carolina (1974–1978)
- 1978: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Phil Jackson Ford Jr. Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right. 6-2 , 175lb (188cm, 79kg) Born: February 9 , 1956 (Age: 68-092d) in Rocky Mount, North Carolina us. College: High School: Rocky Mount in Rocky Mount, Draft: , 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), NBA Debut: Career Length: 7 years.
- February 9, 1956
As a precocious freshman, he led Carolina to the 1975 ACC Tournament title with a win over rival North Carolina State University in the finals and won the MVP trophy. It was the start of his auspicious career, with more titles and accolades to come. Phil Ford celebrates the Tar Heels win in the championship game of the 1975 ACC Tournament.
Staff Directory. Aldridge, Drew. Phil Ford. Title: Assistant Coach. Phil Ford currently works for the Educational Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the North Carolina athletic department. He has been an invaluable member of the Carolina basketball family for over 25 years.
Jan 16, 2023 · Phil Ford Basketball Inducted: 1991. Born in Kannapolis, NC, 1956; raised in Rocky Mount, NC; Standout guard at University of North Carolina from 1975–1978, a master of UNC’s patented four-corner offense Led UNC to second-place finish in 1977 NCAA Tournament; Led ACC in assists, 1976–1978
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Dec 16, 2021 · Assistant Coach. Email. Phil Ford currently works for the Educational Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the North Carolina athletic department. He has been an invaluable member of the Carolina basketball family for over 25 years. As a point guard, Ford earned first-team All-America honors three times and was the 1978 National Player of the Year.