Derrick Rose

Also known as Derrick Martell Rose, Rose

Derrick Martell Rose is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. Nicknamed "D-Rose", and sometimes referred to as "the Windy City Assassin" or "Pooh", he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 at the age of 22 years and 7 months.

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Derrick Martell Rose is an American basketball player who has represented the United States in the sport. Born on October 4, 1988, in Chicago, he attended the University of Memphis before beginning his professional career in 2008. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls and has also been a member of the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Playing as a point guard, Rose stands 191 centimeters tall and weighs 86 kilograms. He has received several honors, including the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, NBA All-Rookie Team selection, NBA Most Valuable Player Award, and All-NBA Team recognition. His official website is drosehoops.com.

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Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. Nicknamed "D-Rose", and sometimes referred to as "the Windy City Assassin" or "Pooh", he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 at the age of 22 years and 7 months.

Rose was born and raised in Chicago, and attended Simeon Career Academy. He was highly recruited by colleges, eventually choosing to join the University of Memphis under coach John Calipari. Rose led the Tigers to the most wins in NCAA history (a 38–2 record), their first number 1 ranking in 25 years, and an appearance in the NCAA championship game. In 2009, an NCAA investigation revealed that Rose's SAT scores had been invalidated, and as a result, the NCAA vacated Memphis' entire 2007–08 season.

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