Roy Schmidt on Rose’s commitment

The Illinois Prep Bulls-Eye recruiting analyst weighs in on tonight’s decision…

“Once again, when it is all said and done, the first and foremost thing with Derrick Rose is getting to the NBA,” Schmidt said. “He’s going to be a one-and-done player. Obviously, with [Memphis coach John] Calipari’s track record of putting players into the NBA, as well as coaching at that level, they saw Memphis as being the most natural fit.”

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