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by: Torin Westfall
Through 5 games in the 2009 NBA season, Brandon Jennings from the Milwaukee Bucks is clearly the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year Award. He currently averages 18.4 points, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game, which is above average coming from a first year player. The 6’1 point guard uses his quicks and his smarts to break down defenders and rack up points.
The former high school standout decided in 2008 to forego playing college basketball at the University of Arizona and instead play at the pro level in Europe. He was able to compete with athletes that would better prepare him for the NBA and it allowed him to avoid the “one and done” college experience. While on Lottomatica Roma, from the Italian League A, he was a reserve and averaged 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals in 17.0 minutes per game. By his performance in the limited amount of time, he was able to show the NBA scouts his ability to keep up with the big boys.
Brandon Jennings provides the Bucks with the depth that is desperately needed in this sub par franchise. With his leadership qualities he can possibly revive this team and catapult them into playoff contention. If he continues his superstar quality play, Jennings will be the Rookie of the Year.
The former high school standout decided in 2008 to forego playing college basketball at the University of Arizona and instead play at the pro level in Europe. He was able to compete with athletes that would better prepare him for the NBA and it allowed him to avoid the “one and done” college experience. While on Lottomatica Roma, from the Italian League A, he was a reserve and averaged 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals in 17.0 minutes per game. By his performance in the limited amount of time, he was able to show the NBA scouts his ability to keep up with the big boys.
Brandon Jennings provides the Bucks with the depth that is desperately needed in this sub par franchise. With his leadership qualities he can possibly revive this team and catapult them into playoff contention. If he continues his superstar quality play, Jennings will be the Rookie of the Year.
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