Former Michigan and NBA Star as well as current ESPN basketball analyst Jalen Rose can't seem to stay out of the headlines recently. Rose's exposure shot up earlier this month after he was featured in the most recent 30 for 30 episode about the Fab 5. The documentary, which was one of the best 30 for 30s, generated criticism of Rose after he shared his feeling on the composition of the Duke basketball team in the early 1990s. Rose felt that the only black player who were recruited to Duke were "Uncle Toms" and specifically cited Grant Hill who grew up as the son of former NFL QB Calvin Hill. Rose said he resented Hill for having an easier childhood and felt that players like him from the rougher parts of the country weren't recruited by Duke.
Rose's comments did not sit will with Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski or Grant Hill as well as several other Duke alums. Rose has since apologized to the likes of Hill and stated that he was sharing how he felt as a hot-headed 19-year old Freshman at Michigan.
Rose returned to the spotlight this week after he ran his car off the road on his way to his Detroit-area home. Rose submitted to a BAC test at a local hospital after refusing a breathalyzer test and the result came back over the legal limit. Rose was cited for Drunk Driving and will have to appear in court in a few weeks. Rose issued a public apology yesterday.
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