October 28
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Ready or not, rookie Brandon Jennings will be in the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup on opening night Friday in Philadelphia. The 20-year-old Jennings experienced some tough times during the preseason as he tried to defend opposing point guards and struggled with his perimeter shot. But he also made some spectacular passes and major-league steals, giving glimpses of the potential that caused the Bucks tohim with the 10th pick in the June draft. Bucks coach Scott Skiles confirmed after Tuesday's practice that Jennings would start and veteran Luke Ridnour would be the primary backup. "I felt like both guys played really well in the preseason in most of their minutes," Skiles said. "It's ..."
October 8
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brandon Jennings admitted he was in awe playing at the Palace on Wednesday night. But that feeling quickly faded for the Milwaukee Bucks' rookie point guard, as he was tossed into the fray for 27 minutes in the team's second pre-season game. Jennings faced a tough task trying to guard Detroit's Will Bynum, and the Pistons backcourt dominated in a 113-104 victory over the Bucks at the Palace of Auburn Hills. But the 20-year-old Jennings also showed some progress with a team-high 18 points, six assists and six steals, despite five turnovers. "I was out there playing a lot and I was a little fatigued," said Jennings. "I just had to play through it and keep playing. "I'm not going to lie; I ..."
September 20
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Summer school is almost over for point guard Brandon Jennings and it will be on to fall classes when training camp opens on Sept. 29. The education of the 6-foot-1 Jennings, whom the Milwaukee Bucks chose with the 10th overall pick in the June draft, will continue throughout his rookie year in the National Basketball Association. Bucks assistant coach Kelvin Sampson has served as a tutor in these early stages of Jennings' development. And the former University of Oklahoma and Indiana University coach believes Jennings, who will turn 20 on Wednesday, can handle the leap from playing a minor role on an Italian pro team to getting major minutes with the Bucks. "I think he's going to come in ..."
July 7
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brandon Jennings had to sit out while his summer league teammates worked out Monday at the Cousins Center. The Milwaukee Bucks' rookie point guard could not participate while awaiting clearance from FIBA, international basketball's governing body, due to his year with Lottomatica Roma in Italy. But he is expected to be full-go on Tuesday, and the 19-year-old said he was eager to show his skills for any remaining doubters, after the Bucks selected him 10th overall in the June 25 draft. "The summer league is really big for me," Jennings said. "A lot of people haven't seen me play in a long time. I'm really going to take the summer league serious and try to win games, and try to show ..."
June 25
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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It appeared all along the Bucks had zeroed in on a point guard in the NBA draft. And it proved true tonight when Milwaukee chose 19-year-old Brandon Jennings with the 10th overall pick. Jennings, who skipped a freshman year in college to play professionally in Italy, saw his gamble pay off when the Bucks made the move to select him. Jonny Flynn went sixth overall to Minnesota, and point guards Ricky Rubio and Stephen Curry also were selected ahead of Jennings. The Bucks liked the athletic ability of the 6-foot-1 Jennings and also were impressed with his decision to play for Lottomatica Roma, even though he didn't receive consistent playing time. Jennings averaged 5.5 points and 2.3 assists ..."