Brandon Jennings has signed with Pallacanestro Virtus Roma of the Italian pro league. Contact terms were unavailable but sources say it is a multiyear contract with NBA release provisions that would be fair to both parties.

Former Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings is expected to sign with a European-based agent, get an American-based marketing director for sneaker company deals and secure a contract with a European or Israeli team within the next two weeks, according to Jennings’ advisors.
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Brandon Jennings is no longer an Arizona Wildcat. In an unprecedented move, Jennings will forgo playing in college and instead pursue a professional career in Europe next season before likely entering the 2009 NBA draft.

In a statement released through his attorney, Jennings said:

“Over the course of the last two months I have consulted a number of people in basketball before coming to this decision. I would like to thank the University of Arizona for their interest and support through this process.”

Brandon Jennings will have to wait another week to find out if he is eligible to play basketball at the University of Arizona. The College Board won’t release his SAT score until July 11th. The latest delay may entice Jennings to sign with a European team but he made it clear that it had to take a perfect situation for him to play in Europe:

“I need a team that needs a point guard, a coach who would take the time to work with me, an American on the team who could show me the ropes and playing time to show off my game.”