Huge honor for former Memphis Tiger All-American Derrick Rose. Rose will have his number one jersey retired by his hometown Chicago Bulls. After leading Memphis to the 2008 national championship game,

Chicago legend and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose will see his jersey raised to the rafters of United Center when the Bulls honor him on Jan. 24, 2026, the team announced. Former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose speaks to the audience during a half-time celebration for Derrick Rose Night at the United Center on Jan. 4, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Bulls announced details for Rose's jersey retirement next season, including additional experiences for fans and a postgame ceremony where Rose will have his jersey sent up into the United Center rafters.