Bulls general manager John Paxson called Derrick Rose ''a perfect fit'' Thursday, minutes after Paxson selected the former Simeon standout and Memphis guard as the top overall pick in the NBA draft.

Sonny Weems had to wait until the 2nd Round before hearing his name called, but 39 picks into the NBA Draft Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls made Weems the 9th pick of the second round.

Derrick Rose is going home, and a record crowd of freshmen will follow him to the NBA.

The Denver Nuggets jumped back into the NBA draft, acquiring Sonny Weems from the Chicago Bulls for a second-round selection in 2009.

Veteran sportswriter Mike Kahn is a frequent contributor to FOXSports.com. The focus on point guards continues to dominate the NBA, and it carried over into the 2008 NBA draft as well.

Derrick Rose likes to attract attention as much as he likes committing turnovers, so a seersucker suit and bow tie definitely weren't part of his equation Thursday night.

As the Nuggets watched Thursday's draft unfold, a player they had ranked in the late teens still was available in the second round.

Chicago Bulls fans might have been excited to draft Memphis' Derrick Rose first overall in the NBA Draft, afterall, Rose is a Chi-town native.

Bulls received this pick from Portland in a trade for the Bulls' 39th pick, Arkansas swingman Sonny Weems.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with white players, he just way overvalues any tall white player.

Sonny Weems stats, photos, and news on ESPN.com. ... Season Averages: SEASON: MIN: PTS: REB: AST: TO: A/T: STL: BLK: PF: FG% FT% 3P% PPS: 2004-2005: Did not play.

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Courtesy: Arkansas Release: 10/15/2007: 2007-08 Preview: A two-time all-tournament selection last year, Weems will be counted on for scoring, rebounding and defense again this year

The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Sonny Weems of the Arkansas Razorbacks ... Career: FG: 3PT: FT: Rebounds: Misc: Year: Team: G: Min : M: A: Pct : M: A: Pct : M: A: Pct ...

Video of the highflyer Sonny Weems from the Arkansas Razorbacks that loves to drive, dunk, and is capable of the outside shot.

winner ... And with the 28th pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select:

Sonny Weems is a 21 year old 6 foot 6 inch 201lb SF. He is currently projected as pick #23 in round #2 of the 2008 NBA Draft. He is currently ranked #15 in our NCAA Seniors ...

NOVEMBER : Date: Opponent: W/L: Score: Min: Fgm: Fga: 3fm: 3fa: Ftm: Fta: OR: DR: TR: Ast: F: Stl: TO: Blk: Pts: Nov. 09 : Wofford : W : 67-45 : 32 : 5 : 8 : 0 : 2 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 4 ...

In case you missed it last night, former Arkansas forward Sonny Weems won college basketball's slam dunk contest, breaking out a pair of moves he didn't get a chance to show with ...

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NEW YORK, NY - Chicago Bulls fans might have been excited to draft Memphis' Derrick Rose first overall in the NBA Draft, afterall, Rose is a Chi-town native. However, West Memphis were more excited about their second round pick, Sonny Weems.

Sonny Weems traveled to as many NBA team pre-draft workouts as he could. He worked out for almost a dozen teams and sometimes did so twice. He also steadily improved in an NBA-sanctioned pre-draft workout in Orlando in late May, and scored high marks in several drills. (Northwest Arkansas Times)

FAYETTEVILLE - Sonny Weems was a Chicago Bull. And then he wasn't.

FAYETTEVILLE — Some time into tonight, Sonny Weems should start feeling a draft.

DENVER - The Denver Nuggets jumped back into the NBA draft, acquiring Sonny Weems from the Chicago Bulls for a second-round selection in 2009. The Arkansas guard forward was selected by the Bulls with the 39th overall pick before being shipped to the Nuggets Thursday night.

The Denver Nuggets jumped back into the NBA draft, acquiring Sonny Weems from the Chicago Bulls for a second-round selection in 2009.

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The Nuggets decided to make a move on draft night, a minor one, acquiring second-rounder Sonny Weems from Chicago for a second-rounder in 2009.

After seeing Derrick Rose of Memphis go to the Bulls with the first pick of the NBA draft, it's doubtful many Bulls fans were watching when the team's turn in the second round came up.

DEERFIELD - At least for 2008-09, Derrick Rose is the only member of Bulls' draft class who will make any contribution.