From LATimes.com:
Derrick Rose was the runaway winner of the NBA rookie of the year award, with 111 of 120 first-place votes for 574 total points. The Chicago Bulls breakout star is playing in his hometown after a standout college career at Memphis. continue reading...
The Chicago Bulls selected Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, choosing the Memphis guard over Kansas State forward Michael Beasley.
Rose, a Chicago native, led the Tigers to the national championship game in his lone college season. The Bulls opted for the point guard’s playmaking ability over the scoring and rebounding of Beasley, who ranked in the top three in the nation in both categories as a freshman. continue reading...
