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Simeon phenom Derrick Rose will play tonight at Pontiac

By  Michael O’Brien
   
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Rose has decided to play in Simeon’s first round game against Jacksonville…

According to Simeon coach Robert Smith, the decision was all Derrick’s.

“He went and got his ankles taped,” Smith said. “If he’s ready to play that’s good enough for me.”

Tip-off is in seven minutes.

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