By: Cody Carson

Introduction

Derrick Martell Rose was born on October 4th 1988 in Chicago IL. He went to collage and played starting point guard for the Memphis Tigers. He is currently playing for the Chicago Bulls. His nickname is “Pooh”. Which was given to him by his grandmother.

Accomplishments/Significance

• 1st overall in 2008 draft by the Chicago Bulls• Derrick was named USA Today’s national high

school player of the week. However, that was just the first of many honors Derrick would receive that year. After a senior season in which he averaged 25.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 3.4 stealing.

• In the 2009-2010 season, Derrick led the Chicago Bulls to their fifth playoff appearance in six years.

Interesting Facts

Derrick Rose is 6’5” and weighs 205lb Derrick Rose also owns two championship rings

Timeline

• 10/04/1988Born in Chicago, IL• 03/12/2006First State Championship• 03/14/2007Second State Championship• 08/10/2007Went to college at the University of Memphis• 03/10/2008National Championship• 05/08/2009Best• 06/10/2009Playoffs• 09/10/2009Professional• 10/10/200909-10 season opener• 05/10/2010FIBA world championship• 06/15/2011NBA CHAMPION

Cite Sources

• All accessed 3/2/2012• NBA http://www.nba.com/playerfile/derrick_r

ose/bio.html• Derrick Rose http://www.drosehoops.com/ros

e/about/• Derrick Rose http://www.drosehoops.com/ros

e/about/• Timetoast

http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/98274