Derrick Rose, the 2007-08 C-USA Freshman of the Year and former standout at Memphis, was named NBA Rookie of the Year today. Selected by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA draft last season, the point guard has made an impact on the league and emerged as a team leader for the Bulls. Rose, a Chicago native who grew up rooting for the Bulls and idolizing Michael Jordan, has led the Bulls back to the playoffs taking on the Boston Celtics in the first round.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Rose named NBA Rookie of the Year
Derrick Rose, the 2007-08 C-USA Freshman of the Year and former standout at Memphis, was named NBA Rookie of the Year today. Selected by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA draft last season, the point guard has made an impact on the league and emerged as a team leader for the Bulls. Rose, a Chicago native who grew up rooting for the Bulls and idolizing Michael Jordan, has led the Bulls back to the playoffs taking on the Boston Celtics in the first round.
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