Simeon coach speaks about Rose’s Illinois visit

“I think it’s a great idea for Derrick to go and check out Illinois,” Simeon coach Robert Smith said. “I was pleased when they told me they’d decided to do that, but I’ll support him wherever he chooses to go.”

According to Smith, Rose’s Simeon teammates Kevin Johnson and Tim Flowers are ready to go with their college choices. An announcement from all three Simeon players could come as early as next week.