Eastern's Mike Rose Works Out for NBA's Wizards

Mike Rose, Eastern Kentucky's outstanding senior guard, worked out for the Washington Wizards on Monday.

“This is what I have been working for ever since I started playing basketball,” Rose said. “I’m glad I was able to get my foot in the door. I wouldn’t say it was the best workout I have ever done, but it was a good first step.”

Rose was joined in the workout by Villanova's Scottie Reynolds, Marquette's Jerel McNeal and UT-Martin's Lester Hudson. Wizards' head coach Flip Saunders ran the workout while several staff members were on hand to evaluate and assist in the drills.

“This is a tremendous reward for Mike to have the opportunity to work out for an NBA team,” EKU head coach Jeff Neubauer said. “It’s rare for any collegiate player to get one workout with NBA scouts. He earned this opportunity with his consistency and his ability to improve throughout his career.”

If Rose's NBA plans do not come to fruition this season, he plans to pursue a professional career overseas.

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