G · Louisville, KY
Peak 7.4 PPG in 1954-55 · Career avg 5.9
The 1950 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, Rose was a key backcourt contributor on the 1953-54 squad that completed the program's only perfect 25-0 season. Coach Adolph Rupp personally requested that Rose's jersey be retired alongside Hall of Famers Cliff Hagan, Frank Ramsey, and Lou Tsioropoulos.
| SEASON | G | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-52 | 28 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 39.3% | 112 |
| 1953-54 | 23 | 6.7 | 1.3 | — | 34.6% | 154 |
| 1954-55★ PEAK | 24 | 7.4 | 2.7 | — | 35.5% | 178 |
| CAREER | 75 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 36.6% | 444 |