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Derrick Rose Visits the Scrimmage

Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose signs an autograph for a fan.

Derrick Rose made a surprise last-minute decision to visit Illinois' Orange & Blue Scrimmage Friday. Rose and older brother Reggie stayed over Friday night and attended an Illini practice Saturday. Rose will decide between Illinois, Indiana, and Memphis on Saturday November 4.

Photos courtesy of fryeimages. More pics from the Orange & Blue Scrimmage after the jump!


Illini guard Chester Frazier gets treated by Illinois trainer Al Martindale. Frazier would return and led all scorers with 17 points.


Dayton transfer and former Centennial standout Trent Meacham scored 9 points in Friday night's scrimmage.


Illinois coach Bruce Weber instructs the Blue squad during the Orange and Blue Scrimmage


Illinois newcomers Richard Semrau (50) and Brian Carlwell (21) see their first game action as Illini. Semrau scored 9 points and 7 rebounds, while Carwell grabbed three rebounds.


Steve Holdren—former player at Champaign's Centennial High School—scored 6 points in the Orange and Blue Scrimmage.

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