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|  | Derrick Rose story out of Chicago Tribune
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Quote:2007 MR. BASKETBALL OF ILLINOIS
Thinking big
Derrick Rose's life and basketball career were guided by his family, and now he's ready for the next step
By Bob Sakamoto
Tribune staff reporter
Published March 31, 2007
Until now, what we knew about Derrick Rose came from watching his seamless command of a basketball game, knowing that somewhere behind that stoic face lurked a blink-of-an-eye crossover move followed by a no-look, no-nonsense bullet pass.
Or maybe the 6-foot-3-inch Simeon All-American would suddenly kick into turbo-drive and with his chin brushing the rim unleash some kind of monster jam.
All we could know about this once-in-a-generation point guard was that he helped the Wolverines become the first Public League team to win back-to-back state championships.
Simeon's self-imposed media ban resulted in players like Rose being perceived in a one-dimensional context.
Until now.
The end of his high school career meant Rose could begin to tell his story.
And there is quite a tale behind this soft-spoken 18-year-old senior who was the overwhelming choice as Mr. Basketball of Illinois in statewide balloting of coaches and media.
His favorite book is "Think Big," the story of how African-American neurosurgeon Benjamin S. Carson overcame an inner-city upbringing in Detroit and Boston to attend Yale and eventually become the first to successfully separate conjoined twins.
"When he was younger, his mother made him read every day," Rose said of Carson. "He became an honor-roll student in high school and then became a doctor. It made a big impression on me."
Rose's favorite television show is the cable comedy "Still Standing," and his favorite performing artist is rapper Lil' Wayne.
His movie of choice is "The Illusionist," and his favorite athlete is LeBron James.
The person he admires most?
"My mother [Brenda Rose]," he said. "People don't know how much influence she's had into my success. If I make it to the NBA, the first thing is to buy my mom a house--even before I buy myself something to eat.
"That's the sole reason why I want to play in the NBA. She's been working so hard her whole life. The reason I'm always so happy is because of her."
Rose remembers dribbling a ball in the house as a little kid and shooting it into his mom's laundry basket. After three warnings to desist, Mom came after her youngest child with the same belt that kept older brothers Dwayne, Reggie and Allan in line at their home in the rough-and-tumble Englewood community.
Reggie Rose believes baby brother got his shooting touch from him, the leaping ability from Allan and the ballhandling skills from Dwayne. And the speed?
"I don't know because none of us is that fast," Reggie Rose said. "Maybe it came from running away from that belt."
Derrick Rose was smart enough to run right into the protective arms of his grandmother, Carolyn Brumfield, who died eight years ago.
"When I was 10, a phone call came at 3 a.m.," Derrick Rose said. "My mother jumped off the bed. I got a sick feeling in my stomach, and then I saw my mom drop the phone.
"After my grandma died, I couldn't eat for a week. I still pray to Grandma. Every time I have a bad game, I say I'm sorry to her. She was the one who influenced me to always play hard."
Even as he walks the halls of Simeon being treated like royalty--one female student shouts out: "Derrick Rose, I love you!"--Rose never strays from his self-perception as an average teenager hitting the books.
He is getting an A in Spanish, B's in African-American history and music and a C in literature. He carries a 3.2 grade-point average and is considered a classroom leader by Spanish teacher Dianne Harmon.
"If he was any other student, nobody would know him because he is so quiet," said sophomore Shenikiqua Bridges, who sits near Rose in Spanish class. "He gets a lot of attention, but he's very timid. A lot of girls would like to go out with Derrick, but I wouldn't. He's too shy."
Rose's steady girlfriend of the last two years is Dana Lambert, a junior at Young. Her twin sister, Donna, is dating Marcus Jordan, Michael's son.
"At first I couldn't tell the twins apart," Rose said. "They could've traded places on a date and fooled me. Through the twins, I've gotten to know Marcus and his older brother Jeff. The twins really know Michael and his family well.
"The first time I met Michael, he said to me, `What's your name?' I said, `Derrick.' Then he smiled and said: `I'm just playing. I know who you are.' That was pretty cool."
Rose enjoyed playing on the Jordan home court.
"It's amazing," he said. "He has a full-sized court in his house."
Would Rose like to have the same? "Absolutely. I love the game so much."
His signature game was televised by ESPN in January when the Memphis signee had 28 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a victory over the nation's No. 1 team, Oak Hill Academy from Virginia.
Rose averaged 18.5 points, 7.5 assists and seven rebounds but scored only two points in Simeon's 77-54 Class AA title-game victory over O'Fallon.
"It made me happy when all the others got the attention," Rose said. "I know I'm a part of it. I was so happy for them. They'll remember winning that game for the rest of their lives.
"I already know what a player is going to do before that player does it. That gives you a whole different perspective on the game. I guess that's how I get so many assists."
How would Rose like to be known?
"Tell people that I'm humble and intelligent," he said. "I stand back from all the showy stuff and don't like all the attention on me.
"It's something God just made for me, and I'm glad he did it."
2007 MR. BASKETBALL OF ILLINOIS TOP FINISHERS
2. Robert Kreps
6-0, sr., G, Maroa-Forsyth
Averaged 24.5 points, led team to Class A title six days after appendectomy.
College: Illinois-Chicago
3. Evan Turner
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6-6, sr., F, St. Joseph
Averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists for Class AA Sweet 16 team.
College: Ohio State
4. Carlton Fay
6-8, sr., C, Putnam County
Averaged 23.6 points, 12 rebounds for Class A quarterfinalist.
College: Southern Illinois
5. Lucas O'Rear
6-7, sr., C, Nashville
Averaged 19 points and 10.6 rebounds for Class A quarterfinalist.
College: Northern Iowa
2007 MR. BASKETBALL OF ILLINOIS VOTING
Players received 5 points for a first-place vote, 3 for second, 1 for third.
NAME SCHOOL 1ST 2ND 3RD PTS
Derrick Rose Simeon 131 18 11 720
Robert Kreps Maroa-Forsyth 38 37 26 327
Evan Turner St. Joseph 5 77 28 284
Carlton Fay Putnam County 15 21 14 152
Lucas O'Rear Nashville 3 12 14 65
Demetri McCamey St. Joseph 5 8 9 58
Billy Cole Peoria Richwoods 2 9 16 53
Mike Tisdale Riverton 2 6 12 40
Matt Roth Washington (Ill.) 2 4 7 29
Tim Flowers Simeon 1 4 6 23
Mike Balleto Lake Park - 4 8 20
Jacob Pullen Proviso East 2 2 1 17
Justin Bocot Bloomington 1 2 2 13
Jeff Jordan Loyola 1 1 5 13
Tori Boyd Rockford Boylan 1 - 3 8
Mike Capocci Glenbard East - 1 5 8
Zach House Rock Falls 1 - 1 6
Geoff McCammon Conant - 2 - 6
DeAndre Liggins Washington - 1 2 5
Demond Watt T.F. North - - 4 4
Ceola Clark Warren - - 3 3
Michael Dunigan Farragut - - 3 3
MR. BASKETBALL OF ILLINOIS WINNERS
YR WINNER SCHOOL PTS
2007 Derrick Rose Simeon 720
RUNNER-UP: Robert Kreps
SCHOOL: Maroa-Forsyth
PTS: 327
DIFF: 393
2006 Jon Scheyer Glenbrook North 1,187
RUNNER-UP: Sherron Collins
SCHOOL: Crane
PTS: 271
DIFF: 916
2005 Julian Wright Home.-Flossmoor 645
RUNNER-UP: Jon Scheyer
SCHOOL: Glenbrook North
PTS: 314
DIFF: 331
2004 Shaun Livingston Peoria Central 1,056
RUNNER-UP: Shaun Pruitt
SCHOOL: West Aurora
PTS: 448
DIFF: 608
2003 Shannon Brown Proviso East 887
RUNNER-UP: Dameon Mason
SCHOOL: West Aurora
PTS: 391
DIFF: 496
2002 Dee Brown Proviso East 952
RUNNER-UP: Andre Iguodala
SCHOOL: Spr. Lanphier
PTS: 502
DIFF: 450
2001 Eddy Curry Thornwood 1,443
RUNNER-UP: Pierre Pierce
SCHOOL: Westmont
PTS: 856
DIFF: 587
2000 Darius Miles East St. Louis 1,264
RUNNER-UP: Eddy Curry
SCHOOL: Thornwood
PTS: 366
DIFF: 898
1999 Brian Cook Lincoln 903
RUNNER-UP: Kent Williams
SCHOOL: Mt. Vernon
PTS: 590
DIFF: 313
1998 Frank Williams Peoria Manual 1,049
RUNNER-UP: Corey Maggette
SCHOOL: Fenwick
PTS: 948
DIFF: 101
1997 Sergio McClain Peoria Manual 1,361
RUNNER-UP: Marcus Griffin
SCHOOL: Peoria Manual
PTS: 570
DIFF: 791
1996 Ronnie Fields Farragut 1,270
RUNNER-UP: Mike Robinson
SCHOOL: Peo. Richwoods
PTS: 859
DIFF: 411
1995 Kevin Garnett Farragut 1,443
RUNNER-UP: Gary Bell
SCHOOL: Joliet
PTS: 445
DIFF: 998
1994 Jerry Gee St. Martin de Porres 658
RUNNER-UP: Antoine Walker
SCHOOL: Mt. Carmel
PTS: 614
DIFF: 44
1993 Rashard Griffith King 1,329
RUNNER-UP: Kiwane Garris
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| | Re: Derrick Rose story out of Chicago Tribune
« Reply #1 on Apr 2, 2007, 4:16pm » | |
Thanks. Nice find.
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| | Re: Derrick Rose story out of Chicago Tribune
« Reply #2 on Apr 2, 2007, 4:32pm » | |
Wow. Impressive list of past winners:
2005 Julian Wright
2004 Shaun Livingston
2003 Shannon Brown
2002 Dee Brown
RUNNER-UP: Andre Iguodala
2001 Eddy Curry
2000 Darius Miles
RUNNER-UP: Eddy Curry
1999 Brian Cook
1998 Frank Williams
RUNNER-UP: Corey Maggette
1997 Sergio McClain
1996 Ronnie Fields
1995 Kevin Garnett
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