Derrick Rose walked into Elliot Perry’s house to learn about art. He left with a mentor and inspiration.
Derrick Rose, left, and Elliot Perry, right, both former University of Memphis point guards, bonded over their appreciation for art. (Brandon Dill/AP Photo, Partick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Derrick Rose went to Elliot Perry’s house searching for art collecting advice. He left feeling inspired by his new mentor.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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