Calipari says Rose is the man

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As a freshman, Derrick Rose led a veteran Memphis team to the brink of a national championship. Tigers coach John Calipari was traveling Wednesday but called from an airplane to tell ''Waddle and Silvy'' on WMVP-AM (1000) why the Bulls should choose Rose over Kansas State forward Michael Beasley with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. [link]

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Published 5/22/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... was only later that I learned, by reading the papers in town and listening to the radio and TV, that anyone who doesn't think the Bulls should take Derrick Rose would have to be an idiot or crazy. Or both. Michael Beasley, who needs you? ... I understand the appeal of Rose. He's great. He's a leader, and the Bulls don't have one of those. He's a Chicago kid and can immediately bring back some of the team's buzz. He's a point guard. He would be a great pick. I'll still take Beasley." ...

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