In an unexpected one-way matchup, Virtus Roma dominated title contender, Fortitudo Bologna, last night in the 2nd round of the Italian championship 82-58. Brandon Jennings played 14 minutes showing absolutely perfect playmaking and great defensive intensity, in addition to tons of dirty work. Jennings only took 5 shots and finishied with 3 points 1 rebound 1 assist but help his direct defensive matchup (former Mississippi State guard Jamont Gordon) to just one point.
Source: Virtus-Roma-Fans from Rome
3 points…..that is hiliarous. I understand that “Young Money” scored a whooping 7 points in their other game. Great move running away to Europe Brandon where they can expose you for the weakling coward that you are. 3 points…LOL.
Comment by Dave " The Meatball" Armistead — October 20, 2008 @ 11:56 am
im such an asshole
Comment by Dave " The Meatball" Armistead — October 20, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
From what I’ve heard, Brandon Jennings led his team in scoring in the preseason, is being disciplined and is maturing. I think he’s still on track to be a Lottery pick.
Comment by Anthony — October 20, 2008 @ 10:15 pm
I am posting this comment because I’ve seen the game we are talking about.
Facts: Brandon is not the superstar of a talentless team, he’s a young very talented player in a very talented and experienced team.
He’s not asked to be the top scorer or the leader of the team, he has to help the team win, and that’s what he’s doing.
That’s what happens in a good team, you have a 12 players rotation (with 8 to 10 players getting most of the playing time)and no ballhogs.
He’s not in the starting five because our coach (Mr Repesa) doesn’t want to put too much pressure on him. He’s doing very good from the bench and is getting playing time in a good level championship (thursday he’s going to debut in the Euroleague also).
No pressure, enough space to express his talent, 2 games a week against pros, 2 practices a day with pros and one of the best coaches in Europe.
Mr Repesa 2 days ago said: “Brandon is very young and needs time, but he’s improving constantly and is putting his best efforts into it.” …and I have to say he’s the kind of ocach that’s never satisfied with a young player’s efforts. Usually he splits young players he coached into two categories: those who hate him because he was constantly compelling them to do more and those he turned into champions.
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Comment by Eugene — October 21, 2008 @ 12:59 am
I agree with the last comment, Brandon is doing really fine and at the end of the year he will be a better player than now, he has an unbeliavable talent and I am sure He is going to be in the TOP 5 NBA picks next year.
Roma this year has a very strong team (one of the best in Europe) and BJ has the chance to practice with players like Becirovic, Allan Ray and Ibby jabber and compete with the best players in Europe, furthermore He is coached by J Repesa who is a TOP coach in Europe.
This amazing experience he is living in one of the most beautiful city in the World playing with Pros will be the starting point for a great NBA Career..
Comment by Luigi D P — October 22, 2008 @ 1:56 am
you are the best basketball player i have ever seen. yo skills are out of this world. every time i play basketball, i always try to do what u do.
Comment by isaiah -zay- — October 22, 2008 @ 6:28 am
best high school point guard since sebastian telfair…keep doin ya thang in europe
Comment by chris — October 23, 2008 @ 11:28 am
Oh I get it now, Jennings is a roll player who helps his team kind of like Jason Kidd, not a shooter but a passer/play maker; instead of a ballhog I thought he was. Wow I have been sounding like an idiot this whole time. Thanks Virtus-Roma-Fan, you have opened my eyes, your logic is undeniable
Comment by Dave " The Meatball" Armistead — October 23, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
Please excuse my poor understanding of English Mr Armistead, what do you mean by “roll player”?
And besides that, do I read sarcasm in your comment?
If you have something to say about my vision of BJ’s role in his current team I absolutely accept criticism and an open discussion based on facts.
Please be explicit and refer to real elements as you may have inferred from the games (3 so far) BJ played in Europe. Otherwise I shall ignore your comments.
Comment by Virtus-Roma-Fans — October 24, 2008 @ 12:14 am
Virtus-Roma Fans, I would like to see Renardo Sidney and/or Lance Stephenson play for Coach Repesa. They could use the discipline. As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t mind seeing Brandon Jennings do another year with Virtus-Roma and be their feature player next year. Maybe Brandon could look after Stevenson and Sidney
Comment by Anthony — October 24, 2008 @ 5:52 am
#10- Vitus-Roma- Don’t pay attention to the comment #9, that is an impostor “poster”…I did not write that, and unfortunately the impostor is obsessed with me. In terms of your insight of Jennings, I find it laughable that anyone would still consider him a SuperStar, or even talented. Your Coach Repesa, you said he develops players into champions…who are some of these players you refer to? Are they simply champions in the Italian League? If so, that is an accomplishment, but does not help Young Money Jennings get to the NBA. I agree that Jennings will be a fine role player in Italy, and that he will be worthless to the real league in the US. You guys can keep him..
Let me know of these great champion players you refer to, I need a good laugh
Comment by Dave " The Meatball" Armistead — October 27, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
#12
Brandon has a great talent that several scouts have recognized. His problem could be expressing his talent. He has a problem right now expressing himself in his current team. Obviously he has made a great jump from HS to a professional team and he need time. He’s been accorded some time to develop.
I understand that you only measure players by an “nba” standard, and I do absolutely agree on the fact that the US has a far higher standard of talents growing up in their territory.
But the ability fo Coach Repesa is undeniable. Coaching in Europe (i.e. considering the level of talent he’s been working with) he took the best out of the young players he had in his rosters taking them to an higher level (some of them even landed in the NBA).
I see that you consider Europe as an inferior testing ground in comparison to the NBA as far as the level of competition goes.
I agree with that. Brandon, if drafted, will have to prove everything in the NBA.
For the moment he is learning and trying to improve. He has a good chance to do so, playing again strong and experienced competition, learning how to manage failure and pressure and being helped by experienced professionals.
Is BJ ready for the NBA? I don’t think so
Has BJ an immense talent? Absolutely positive
Will he be an NBA star in 4 years time? Let’s see.
Sorry for the lenght of my posts.
Comment by Virtus-Roma-Fans — October 28, 2008 @ 3:49 am
#11 Anthony,
I have to admit I do not know Renardo Sidney and Lance Stephenson well enough to have an opinion on wether they could benefit from a period in Europe or not. I’ve just read about them and seen a couple of Hl reels on the internet (though I’d love to have them playin’ in the court at the end of my street lol)
As far as Mr.Repesa’s teaching of discipline…I think he’s quite great (and so think basketball experts worldwide) at that.
If a young player cannot find a convenient place inside the Ncaa system I think he should consider Europe as an option for the following reasons:
A) He gets paid.
B) He gets professional training.
C) He learns how to manage pressure, problems, team relationships and media.
D) He plays with professionals (if he’s in a Euroleague team he sure does play at an higher level of competition than the NCAA)
E) He’s insured against injuries and in case, after recovering, has a good chance to land a good contract in Europe (this is also valid if he fails in the NBA).
Obviously there are plenty of “cons” also for this kind of choice:
- Adjustments to be made in attitudes, habits, way of living
- Pressure
- Fans (if you score 30 points but the team loses, they boo and throw paper balls at you…)
- Scouts’ attention is lower than the attention given to NCAA players, but that’s changing and if you have talent they will not miss you.
Comment by Virtus-Roma-Fans — October 28, 2008 @ 4:12 am
#9
yes jennings got alot of assists in the mc donalds game but he is no jason kidd, but it is a fair comparison. “IF” he continues to work hard on his shot i see him as more of a nash/iverson type of player. he will flouish under a fast pase run and gun offence, or a pick and roll
#10
a role player is a player who does not need to take the shot to be effective, one who provides assists, steals, rebounds, screens, ect. to help the team.
#12
these euro leagues are more competitive then the ncaa and the developmental league. coach repesa will develop jennings better then any ncaa coach can. jennings has his ball handeling skills down better then half of the pointgaurds in the NBA; and trust me i used to scout players. jennings only needs to work on 2 things, his shot and defense. kobe bryant perfected both in italy as a kid.
jennings “CAN” be something amazing “IF” he works hard.
Comment by theory — October 28, 2008 @ 9:31 am
Virtus-Roma- You proved my point for me friendo…you couldn’t name one player/champion that Repesa prepared for the NBA game. Thanks for making my arguments easy!
Comment by Dave " The Meatball" Armistead — October 31, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
In defense of Virtus-Roma, playing the “European” way got Team USA over the hump and Europe has produced players like Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili. Even though Jennings isn’t putting up big numbers, he’s getting discipline he most likely wouldn’t have received in the States. He’ll be a better player in the long run making this move.
Comment by Anthony — October 31, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Dave your ignorance both amazes and saddens me. May I remind you that reigning NBA MVP Kobe Bryant perfected his game in Europe; and without Bryant team America would have lost in the olympics against Spain much like the way America lost to Greece in 2004.
Comment by French ball — November 1, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
#16 sorry I forgot to list some…quickly I remember Roko Ukic (Raptors) Belinelli (Warriors) Okur (Utah) Lorbek (CSKA) just the first names that came up to my mind…none of them has one tenth of BJ’s potential in them and all of them where developed into their best possible skills by mr Repesa. Please do not ask me, ask NBA scouts in europe who are always following him!
Comment by Virtus-Roma-Fan — November 3, 2008 @ 1:26 am
Its ok Brandon at least your team won thats all that matters. your the best. GO “YOUNG MONEY”
Comment by Nitronatester — May 24, 2009 @ 10:18 am