RICHMOND, Ky. – Mike Rose put together quite a basketball career at Eastern Kentucky University.
 
The 6-4 guard from suburban Chicago was a two-time first team All-OVC selection, and he ranks second all-time in points scored at EKU (1,763). As a sophomore, he led the Colonels to the 2007 OVC Tournament title and to a berth in the NCAA Tournament. As a senior, he led the country in three-point shooting percentage (48.1%).
 
Somewhere in between, he had two big dunks against Kenneth Faried and Morehead State in a thrilling rivalry win at McBrayer Arena.
 
Rose has also put together quite a professional career since leaving EKU. He has played in Turkey, New Zealand, Belgium, Germany, the U.S., Canada and Australia. He was notably named the MVP of the Big V league in Victoria, Australia in 2016. He enters 2018 as a member of the Hume City Broncos in the Big V league.
 
What have been some of your on-court highlights playing abroad?
 
Highlights thus far have been making six strait three-pointers while shooting almost 100% from the floor in a game for Melbourne Tigers … getting a standing ovation and a life-sized poster of me on the court while playing in New Zealand … scoring 42 points in a PBL (Premier Basketball League) game in the U.S. … receiving MVP honors in the Big V league in Australia … making the list of top imports in Australian Big V league. 
 

What are some cool off-court memories you've made during your travels?
 
Sightseeing in Australia … going to see the Opera House in Sydney … feeding and petting kangaroos … seeing the Twelve Apostles in Australia was very cool … visiting Istanbul and seeing all the different night markets in Turkey … ordering food in Turkey and having to draw pictures for it was an interesting shock!
 
What is best part about playing Australia?
 
For me the best part of playing in Australia is being able to experience their culture … I like the lifestyle, people and vibe … the quality of basketball isn't far from the states as well! 
 
What's your fondest memory of your days playing at EKU?
 
Well, I have so many but I would have to say the biggest one is winning conference and going to the NCAA Tournament! I have many memories of preseason and just the bond I created with my teammates and coaches. 
 
What's one thing you hope EKU fans remember you by?
 
I hope the fans remember me, most of all, for my passion for the game … my ability to play all-around, as well as being a good three-point shooter … I was a player that was determined to get better every chance I got.