Memphis freshman point guard Derrick Rose, quiet since last week's national title game, is ready to break his silence and announce his decision to enter the NBA Draft, a source close to Rose told CBSSports.com on Monday.
The source said the famously shy Rose will likely release a statement to the media this week -- perhaps as early as Tuesday -- and in turn avoid a news conference like the one Michael Beasley just held.
The source added there will be no mention of an agent in the statement -- meaning Rose isn't expected to yet disclose whether he's signing with Leon Rose or Arn Tellem, which is a hot topic in basketball circles because if Rose goes with Tellem it will be an act against conventional wisdom given Rose's longstanding relationship with William Wesley (aka Worldwide Wes), a prominent sports figure who works closely with Leon Rose.
Rose is projected by many to be the No. 1 pick in June's NBA Draft after guiding Memphis to a 38-2 record this season while averaging 14.9 points, 4.7 assists and 4.5 rebounds. He averaged 20.8 points, 6.0 assists and 6.5 rebounds in the NCAA tournament and led the Tigers to the national title game, where they lost 75-68 to Kansas in overtime.
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