“Oh yeah, when you lose players like that there’s definitely going to be some changes, but at the same time we just can’t quit and go home.  We’ve got to go out here and compete.  Coming in here today, guys that are still on the team have a drive and are still trying to make the team, so it seems like it didn’t take anybody down,” Rose said, adding, “The way that I’m playing and at the pace that I’m playing, I think that it should be fine. 

“It’s going to help my game, it’s totally going to help my game because coming out here my job is to pick-up full-court, harass the ball and get guys an open shot.  Out here it’s just knocking down open jump shots.  That’s why you saw me shooting after practice a little bit, just set shots, and just trying to have that confidence knowing that if I’m open I’ve got an opportunity to shoot the ball.  If not, drive and make someone help so it’s an easy opportunity for someone else,” he went on to explain. “ Just playing pick-up — I don’t play pick-up during the summer — so just getting that rhythm, coming in here and knocking that rust off.  My biggest thing is not turning over the ball.  I didn’t have any turnovers today and we won that little scrimmage, so I guess I’m doing good. 

“In my mind I always knew that I had a legit chance to make the team, and I’m happy that they brought me along, I’m happy that I made the last cuts, and just trying to stay positive, like I said, and every day coming here and just playing with these guys has given me an extra boost with my confidence.  Just letting me know that I’m ready.”