Derrick Rose began his glamorous freshman year with a stellar performance right out of the gate.
Considered by many to be one of the best point guards in college basketball, and a future NBA stud, Rose did not disappoint.
Rose’s combination of size and speed as well as his vision will separate him from any peers they say he has. I have not seen it in anyone in his class including a player I think who is actually better than him, USC's O.J. Mayo.
The highly touted freshman had 17 points, six rebounds and five assists in his collegiate debut and No. 3 Memphis beat Tennessee-Martin 102-71 on Monday night in the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic.
Rose got four bangs (dunks for you all that are two steps behind) and made several highlight reel passes that would make Magic snicker. This kid is some kind of specialist and the countdown to Dec. 4th has already begun for me. Memphis vs. USC, Rose vs. Mayo ... a must see for true basketball fans.
*AP contributed to this story