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With news that the Chicago Bulls can now select hometown high school legend Derrick Rose with the first overall selection, the question is this: Which mock drafts are going to pick Rose over Michael Beasley?

Here are a few samplings from across the sporting landscape:

Chad Ford, ESPN.com:

"In our latest mock draft, I have the Bulls selecting Kansas State forward Michael Beasley by a hair. Yes, Derrick Rose is a hometown candidate and a clear upgrade over their current point guard, Kirk Hinrich. And he's my favorite player in the draft. But that isn't the only consideration."

Ray Glier, NBCSports.com:

"Now what? The Bulls has two vital needs and Beasley and Rose would fill both of them — but Beasley has to be the pick. The point guard has evolved into a crucial position in this modern NBA, but Beasley is too dynamic as a scorer. Rose is a Chicago guy, but not the better player."

Tom Ziller, AOL Fanhouse:

"The Bulls pose one of the biggest Beasley-or-Rose quandaries among all lottery teams. One minute, Beasley seems like a no-brainer for a team lacking low-post scoring. But Hinrich was awful last season, Tyrus Thomas is still considered to be a nice prospect, and Rose is insanely talented. Of course, size always wins. John Paxson is nothing if not by-the-book. Bulls take Beasley, which is one helluva way to kick off an offseason."

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