Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose

Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association . Born in Chicago, Rose learned the game of basketball from his three older brothers. In high school, he won two state championships and was rated by scouts as the top point guard prospect in the country after graduation. He played for the University of Memphis Tigers and reached the NCAA national championship game in 2008. Shortly after, Rose declared for the 2008 NBA Draft and was selected first overall by the Chicago Bulls. In his first year of professional...
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quick facts
Birthdate:October 4, 1988
Birthplace:Chicago, Illinois
Age:23
Height:6' 3"
Weight:189.6 lbs.
All Positions Played:Point guard
Education:Simeon Vocational High School, University of Memphis
Also known as:Derrick Martell Rose, Pooh

Current basketball team for Derrick Rose

Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
Venue:United Center
Owned by:Jerry Reinsdorf, James D. Stern
Current Coach:Tom Thibodeau

The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center. The team is well known for having one of...
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Education

University of Memphis
University of Memphis
Location:Memphis
Founded:September 10, 1912
Colors:Blue, Grey
Mascot:Pouncer, TOM III

The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. With an enrollment of more than 23,000 students, the University of Memphis...
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NBA players from University of Memphis
NameTitleMost recent team
Earl Barron Center Miami Heat
Rodney Carney Small forward Philadelphia 76ers
Shawne Williams Small forward Portland Trail Blazers
Derrick Rose Point guard Chicago Bulls
Joey Dorsey Power forward Houston Rockets
Tyreke Evans Shooting guard Sacramento Kings
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Hometown of Derrick Rose

Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Founded:1833
Population:4,470

Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States after Los Angeles and New York City. The city has around 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area, sometimes called "Chicagoland", is the third largest in the United States, with...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What year was Derrick Rose recruited into the National Basketball Association?
  • A:
    He was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft.
  • Q:
    What is Derrick Rose's ethnicity?
  • A:
    His ethnic group is African American.
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