Jennings, a McDonald's All-American point guard, originally signed with the Arizona Wildcats, but began to consider the Euroleague when he had trouble getting the SAT scores necessary to qualify at Arizona. The big question now is, "how many other high schoolers -- prevented by age limits from jumping right to the NBA -- will chase big dollars in Europe?"
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Latest Developments
I Hope He Gets Paid in Euros...September 30, 2008
The New York Daily News reports that Brandon Jennings has signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour worth "mid six figures."
Brandon Jennings' European Vacation
July 17, 2008
After much discussion and conjecture about his future, Brandon Jennings has landed in the Italian league, signing with Virtus Roma for a reported $600,000. According to hoops insider Sonny Vaccaro, six other top prospects are considering following Jennings' lead.
Jennings: None and Done
July 10, 2008
ESPN's Andy Katz reports that Jennings has made the decision to play in Europe, whether or not he gets the SAT score he needs to qualify at Arizona.
Following Up
July 7, 2008
No news from the college board for Brandon Jennings, whose SAT scores won't be available until July 11.
One and Done's a Problem for NCAA?
June 30, 2008
News that Jennings is considering Europe over Arizona, along with a freshman-dominated first round of the NBA draft, gives new life to the debate over the NBA's age limit.
Budinger Staying in School
June 16, 2008
Arizona star Chase Budinger pulls out of the NBA draft. He's expected to team with Jennings and Nic Wise and help the Wildcats challenge UCLA for Pac-10 dominance.
McDonald's All American Recap
March 27, 2008
In the biggest high school all-star game of them all, Jennings was the top player on the West squad with 12 points and nine assists.
