Derrick Rose (October 4, 1988 - Present) - After taking his college team, the Memphis Tigers to NCAA Championships as a Freshman, Rose was selected #1 in the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. Rose attended Simeon High School, leading them to back-to-back state championships, the first for any Public League Team.

Rose was the winner of the 2010-11 Most Valuable Player Award.  At 22 years old, Rose is the youngest MVP in NBA history.  He is also the second member of the Chicago Bulls to win the award, as he joins five-time winner Michael Jordan as the only Bulls to be named league MVP in team history.