Kidd Love

UCLA coach Ben Howland had high praise for Memphis freshman point guard Derrick Rose.
"He reminds me honestly of Jason Kidd,'' Howland said. "He has a Jason Kidd-type body. He's 6-3, just so strong and physical. He overpowers you. I watched him get a rebound (Sunday). He grabbed a two handed rebound way above the rim early in that game and started the fast break. He defends like Kidd, and he's a much better shooter at the same stage.
"I can't think of much higher praise to give a player because I love Jason Kidd. What a great winner and a great player. But this kid, more than any point guard I've seen, reminds me of Jason Kidd, and I think that's who he'll be typed at the next level.''
Howland said he believes Rose will be a top 5 pick when he decides to declare for the NBA draft.