The Derrick Rose Era tipped off with a win in Chicago and 11 points and nine dimes from the top pick in the draft. Four nights later he scored 26 points, which was one point off his collegiate high of 27 he pumped in against Michigan State in the Sweet 16 last Spring. There is a lot of pressure for the No. 1 selection to perform right out of the gates, especially in a year like this one when the talent pool was considered to be so deep and Rose has not disappointed.