McNeal: Beasley, Rose are the only legitimate No. 1 pick choices
Published 4/16/2008 by Stan McNeal at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
This year's NBA draft will have plenty of talent, but there are only two legitimate choices for the top pick: Kansas State forward Michael Beasley and Memphis guard Derrick Rose.
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