Name: Brandon Jennings
NBA Position: Point Guard
Class: HS Junior
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 165
College Team: University of Arizona Wildcats
Hometown: Lakewood, CA
High School: Oak Hill Academy
AAU: SoCal All Stars
Birthday: 9/23/1989
Brandon Jennings was born on September 23, 1989 in Compton, CA. Jennings started playing basketball at Gardena’s Rowley Park when he was five years old. When he was eight, his father committed suicide, leaving his mother to take care of Brandon and his younger brother. It was hard for the Jennings family to stay in one place and they ended up going from home to home throughout Los Angeles, sometimes even all 3 of them staying in a one-bedroom apartment.
In the fourth grade, Jennings was a ball boy at Dominguez, helping to pass to the varsity team and grabbing rebounds. In middle school, Jennings played for the P. Miller All-Stars AAU squad and got to know Master P and Lil’ Romeo. When he was finally a freshman at Dominguez, Brandon averaged 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals per game as a freshmen playing with three D-1 upperclassmen that finished 26-6 and made it to the finals of the Southern California bracket in the state tournament. Dominguez is the same school that produced Dennis Johnson, Tyson Chandler, and Tayshaun Prince.
As a sophomore, Brandon averaged 19 points per game as Dominguez reached the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section Division IIAA tournament. During the summer, in his first ever matchup against highly touted high school phenom, OJ Mayo, Jennings held his own, scoring 24 points and dishing out 10 dimes, while guarding Mayo most of the time. Mayo finished with 28 points but shot 8-for-25 from the field.
In September, Jennings played at the famous Rucker Park at The Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic, winning co-mvp and finishing with 12 points and 15 assists. His smooth point guard skills and sweet handle earned him love from the crowd’s toughest critics and earned him the nickname “Doobie Doo”.
Before his junior year, Brandon Jennings transferred to powerhouse Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. In November, 2006, Jennings verbally committed to attending USC after graduating high school after considering Connecticut, Arizona, Texas, Syracuse, Kansas and UCLA. He would later de-commit and instead choose Arizona. A year letter, he woudl officially sign his letter of intent to join the Wildcats next year.
Jennings is frequently compared to his idol, Kenny Anderson. Some see him as a left-handed Allen Iverson. While others see Steve Nash. He is considered to be the top rated point guard and top ten overall in the 2008 high school class.
ur nasty i saw u play on tv and research all the top players wish u could come to osu but goodluck
Comment by alex — January 26, 2007 @ 7:17 am
Ive seen you play on tv against prep charter and i think you the best point gaurd period. Your my favorite player of the ‘08 class. I liked that one sick pass were you did a fake behind the back and finished with a layup. And i wish you could go to Ohio State too.
Comment by Sam — February 16, 2007 @ 11:42 am
MY BF HAS HIS OWN WESITE?….WOOOOOOOOW
Comment by MRS.JENNINGS — March 2, 2007 @ 8:21 pm
*WEBSITE………….GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ON BAAAAAAAABY
Comment by MRS.JENNINGS — March 2, 2007 @ 8:22 pm
Doobie doo(lol), you are my favorite high school player and Point guard. I have been watching you since you were playing with the p miller all-stars. you did your thing!
Comment by LaMorris Allen — March 29, 2007 @ 7:25 am
Why you not going to USC? You should keep your word. You would look good in the USC uniform.
Comment by rob — April 16, 2007 @ 2:30 am
Brandon Jennings would be crazy not to go to the best University in the country. Connecticut. They have the tradition, the coach and they are only getting better…
Comment by Jack Adams — April 17, 2007 @ 8:39 pm
I think Coach Calhoun at Uconn has the most players playing in the league. They are at the age now where by next year they will be playing for the National Championship. Plus I think you and Jerome Dyson will be the best backcourt in the country next year. GO TO UCONN. Coach has developed the most talent in the NBA and its a great school and a great campus. All the best, Brandon.
Comment by cheryl dyson — April 18, 2007 @ 7:37 am
SWEET, heard you are interested in KU. THAT WOULD BE AWESOME IF INDEED YOU CHOOSE Kansas. Kansas is a great school man! Best fans in the world pack Allen Field House to the rafters every game, even exhibitions and late nite. Coach Self is building a dynasty. Best of luck Brandon.
Comment by Matt — April 23, 2007 @ 7:41 pm
THE Kansas University is where it be man.
Comment by Michael K. — April 23, 2007 @ 8:30 pm
Kansas is where its at. Bill Selfs a great coach, best atmosphere for a college basketball game anywhere… its a special place for special players. 4 elite eights in the past 6 years, 2 final fours (an overtime from being three), tons of NBA draft picks… fans treat players like gods. KU is the ultimate place to play college basketball. KU likes an up tempo game.
Comment by Quinton — April 24, 2007 @ 8:44 am
UCONN BABBBYYYYY!!!! I’m tellin you in 2 years from now Uconn will win a National Championship. Also, noone gets their players better prepared for the NBA than Calhoun. Uconn has the most players in the NBA.
Comment by Palmer — April 24, 2007 @ 12:31 pm
anybody can say and whisper anything in to your ear, but just ask your Coach and his son, Marcus , the school with the best Spring Weekend is UCONN and oh yeah. One of two teams to win 2 championships in the last ten years. College life is not only about winning and going to the NBA but its about being a kid and learning before you go to the league. You cannot predict who will 6 tough games in a row in March but you can and you have visited Marcus and seen its probably the best campus in the country.
Comment by David Francis — April 25, 2007 @ 2:12 am
Most definately need to check out Kansas! Lawrence loves its basketball like no other college town in the USA! KU is sending 2 players to the league this year in Rush and Wright. Some of its most recent members are also doing very well, such as Hinrich, Pierce, Collison, Gooden… hopefully Wright and Rush will fall in this select group of KU NBA stars.
Comment by Corbin Almquist — April 29, 2007 @ 7:15 pm
Keep it up bro….dis Pierre u da man stay humble…COMPTON
Comment by P.Hay23 — May 1, 2007 @ 7:59 am
Rock Chalk Jayhawk. If you want to play for a ’ship and be a lottery pick, then you’d pick KU. Just ask Julian Wright, or Brandon Rush, or Darrell Arthur, or Sherron Collins, or Mario Chalmers, or Cole Aldrich…or Brandon Jennings? Kansas owns!
Comment by Rock Chalk — May 1, 2007 @ 10:14 pm
it seems like an easy decision. If you want a quick National Championship and go to the NBA then the choice is easy. Brandon, the decision is yours but honestly do not get stuck in the Pac 10… take a leap of faith.. you can win a National Championship and go to the NBA in the same year and that is with Uconn. I am being objective. Its like playing for a pro team already here in Ct… It would be fun to see you and Jerome , Donnell and Dougie Wiggins rotating. You will probably start freshman year but in utopia you should stay at least two years as a point gaurd anyhow…remember AI…he stayed two….most Uconn guys stay three because they learn so much…when Ray Allen took it to Iverson in the Big East Tourney and beat Georgetown it went down as one of the greatest moments in Madison Square Garden History.. Go to Uconn..you will not regret it..all the best whatever decision you make.. Hasheem is back..we may win it all next year… people think we have a lot of growing to do…but look out…Coach has us ready and we are the team to beat again.
Comment by Luther Jenson — May 6, 2007 @ 3:05 am
Brandon, is the bessssst point guard in high school basketball that i have ever seem. He is a team player first and formost. Unlike Jerry Meyers
comment about him being a ball hog, which by the way jerry, is hog wash.
Ask his current and former teammate Kevin Love, Chase Budinger, Nolan Smith, Alex Legion.. Hell ask Steve Smith, his coach. Brandon keep up the good work, keep a level head and congratulationson your academic achievement in english, we love you in Compton and Tennesse :)………..
Comment by Thomas — May 20, 2007 @ 4:46 pm
Hey “B” if you go to Kentucky, I will buy you a car
and even teach you how to drive:):):):):):)
Comment by Thomas — May 20, 2007 @ 4:49 pm
I am extremely excited that you have chosen AZ! I have been a fan of the Cats for my entire life and you commiting has given life back into the AZ program. I am looking forward to seein ya speed up & down the court along with Bayless, Budinger & McClellan. Lets do dis and win a championship for one of the greatest coaches of all time and one of the greatest schools in America! I am extremely anxious to see you step on the court in AZ fashion!
Comment by Adam — May 23, 2007 @ 4:29 am
You were meant to be an Arizona Wildcat. Welcome to the family and the tradition man.
Comment by Jimbo — May 23, 2007 @ 3:34 pm
All you anti-Arizona haters need to hush up and stop making rediculous comments like this here: “I think Coach Calhoun at Uconn has the most players playing in the league.(no they Don’t) They are at the age now where by next year they will be playing for the National Championship.(no they wont) Plus I think you and Jerome Dyson will be the best backcourt in the country next year.(not even, Jennings and Bayless) GO TO UCONN.(to smack all these Huskie fans in their mouth) Coach has developed the most talent in the NBA(no he hasn’t) and its a great school and a great campus.” Yeah right! are you serious? UCONN is the worst choice anyone can ever make. You have a better chance developing your game with the Oregon State Beavers than with UCONN. Who wnats to see the women at UCONN when its cold? I think Cheryl does. ARIZONA has better looking girls, a better coach, better weather, better food, better tradition, and BETTER POINT GUARDS (i.e. Gilbert Arenas, Jasaon Terry, Mike Bibby, Damon & Salim, and the list goes on Huskies. You made the right chice Ol boy, Best of Luck B.
BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!!!
Comment by Mario — May 25, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
horrible choice. shoulda stuck with USC. Tim Floyd is THE COACH to be with right now. just look what he was able to do with an under rated Ryan Francis (bless his heart) before his death at point guard.
even if not USC, you coulda at least chosen UCONN. Olsen is getting old and senile. but if what you want is to play street ball and do your “thang” (according to rivals) than feel free to go to UA where your skill will be wasted and you will end up flopping just like mustafa shakur (also another former #1 hs pg)
Comment by Mikey — May 27, 2007 @ 10:11 am
BJenn..whats up man..Wherever you go you got my support..your grandma lets me know how you are doing..so keep your head up..
Your man,
david Lankster
Comment by David Lankster — May 29, 2007 @ 4:35 pm
Hey Brandon,
Glad to have you as a Wildcat! We all look forward to having you in Tucson. The excitement and buzz is back in the air here, and we have your commitment to thank for that. Now if we can just wait until you get here…..Bring Ed Davis or maybe, Greg Monroe with ya……We’ll need your help in enticing one of those guys. Have a great Summer and stay safe dude! Bear Down!
Comment by Tommy — May 31, 2007 @ 9:03 am
HEY CUTiiE… i SEEE YOU CAN PLAY BALL REAL GOOD. WE SHOULD MEET UP SUMTIME……CALL ME! 310 497 8072
Comment by LiA — June 4, 2007 @ 10:51 am
good because the truth you are a great player, I am of mazatlan without. Mexico, I have followed your trayerctoria and truth you left me made an impression you are my idolo(my favorite player ) at the moment, but so that you are of my age and also so that you are not very high but jugas like the great ones, to my friends I speak to them on you and they respond to me kien is that but when they watch to you in nba you would daran account the player class ke you are, one of the best ones, luck, you are a very good player, I someday hope to play like your.
Comment by jaziel lopez — June 13, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
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Comment by jaziel lopez — June 13, 2007 @ 3:39 pm
You play with Landon Milbourne?
He was a smart man to go to UMD
Comment by B — June 19, 2007 @ 10:37 am
you’re the best high school point guard of all time!! i played basketball with your brother!
Comment by jay — July 29, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
Brandon,
I’m so proud of you,It feels so good to hear positive news from
former Kids of Double rock!!!!! Praise God!!!!!
Deacon David Dupree
Comment by David Dupree — August 1, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
Brandon Jennings,
You are my idol as, much as Kenny Anderson is yours. I too have a family that has struggled in the past but, is just barely getting by thanks to GOD. I study your game and add some of your greater aspects to my game, and i also try to imagine myself sticking and finding ways to stop you, because if i ever play in the NBA i want to shut you down, But Before you i want to play your 11-year-old brother( I am 11 also)first then after him i want to play you.
Comment by Theo Oribhabor — August 28, 2007 @ 11:00 pm
wats really b jenn dog u shouldve stayed at YSC but who cares it dont matter where you go you gon do ya thing. peace n good luck on ya future
Comment by cass — September 29, 2007 @ 11:47 am
meant usc
Comment by cass — September 29, 2007 @ 11:48 am
i wish you could go to usc and play wit o.j. mayo and romeo
Comment by kj — October 11, 2007 @ 10:38 am
hey whats up,
my friends just told me about you, and i was looking at your videos, man im from north dakota, and i am pretty shur our community college couldnt guard you with their whole team on the floor, man i just wanna know how you ever did it, man dont worry Arizona is a hell of a school just like any other
Peace man
Comment by Blake Hague — October 21, 2007 @ 6:45 pm
I saw you play at E.C. Glass high school and got your autograph. You should go to UVA and get a chance to play with Sean Singletary
Comment by Bobby Kozera — October 25, 2007 @ 5:51 pm
Yo Brandon I saw you play at Winston Salem Prep Academy High school you are nice it seemed you wernt even trying and you were killin it
Comment by Josh Wells — November 8, 2007 @ 12:21 pm
Brandon, You and Jerryd have to stay and play together. You guys woulld completly dominate
Comment by Ben Macias — November 25, 2007 @ 7:26 am
wats up mah nig damn why hect did u leave the d 4 u a srry nig cuh..i heard dat u talkin yo mess after everything that the d had gave u..now u want 2 go be a freakin wanna be allstar biiiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaattttttcccchhhhhhhhhh
Comment by yo daddy coach otis lol — December 4, 2007 @ 2:39 pm
Ladies and gentlemen, Presenting to you the next Allen Iverson.
Comment by Young Solomon — December 5, 2007 @ 10:45 am
YOU CANT HOLD ME!
Comment by anthony rogers — December 6, 2007 @ 9:37 am
You not that good you lucky i was in the nike circuit!! But I’m committed to SIU and hopefully we get yall on our schedule.. so i canm show the world that you not what u hyped up to be!
Comment by boss man 08' SIU — December 7, 2007 @ 7:05 am
You not that good you lucky i was in the nike circuit!! I committed to SIU (Southern Illinois University) so hopefully we can get yall on our schedule.. so i can show the world that you not what you hyped to be!!
Comment by boss man 08' SIU — December 7, 2007 @ 7:08 am
Keep working hard. The coaching at AZ will make you a gentleman and a star!
Comment by Wildcat fan — December 9, 2007 @ 6:23 am
alright all you tards. U of A is the sickest school on the planet. Look in the nba. Gilbert Arenas? Mike Bibby? Jason Terry? Richard Jefferson? Andre Iguodala? Luke Walton? Damon Stoudamire? Sean Elliot? Steve Kerr? Yeah thats right. U of A is a breeding machine. Lute is the man. Brandon Jennings will win us a national championship! Uconn sucks. USC sucks. Kansas is a bunch of girls.
Comment by Adam — December 13, 2007 @ 8:03 am
I was in brandon’s spanish class last year!
Comment by David — December 14, 2007 @ 8:18 am
Ay Brandon i saw you play 2day in Richmond, VS Benidict, You were beasting, i wish you can teach me to have a shot like yours and to make them flashy moves.
Comment by Ryan D — December 15, 2007 @ 7:50 pm
hey that 49 poitns on dudley was sick man. you and bayless are gonna be the best backcourt in the country next year. natonnal championsop for u of a next year!
Comment by j — December 23, 2007 @ 8:36 am
Your videos are great
Comment by GermanBaller — December 29, 2007 @ 1:34 pm
brandon jennings is fucking sick what is he like 6″0 and dunking on fools!!!!! that i give major props i seen all his mix tapes and he is definately going to the path of nba! but dont get me wrong i got much respect 4 brandon i dont know him, i never met him but to me he seems just a lil too overly cocky, its always good to be humble then you will gain alot of respect but overall he seems like a cool cat and DAT NIGGA CAN BALL!!!!!!
Comment by *** — December 29, 2007 @ 10:56 pm
hay brandon
im really glad you decided to come to the UofA. you made a good choice. Dam you rally can play some ball. your one of the best players i’ve seen so far. go on do your thang. im really looking foward to seeing you in dat red and blue uniform, just make sure you wear it wth pirde.you and bayless will dominate with the help of everyone else. your going to have the best of time here, hope we can both injoy it!! GO CATS!!!!BARE DOWN!!!!!!!!
Comment by rosa monique — January 10, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
I’ve seen videos of you playing, you’re incredible. Keep it up! Don’t let others pressure you into changing your mind about colleges cuz in the end it’s always gonna be your choice and those who don’t like will just have to deal with it.
Comment by Mayra — January 11, 2008 @ 7:42 am
y0 B jennings, you’re my guy joe..i rave about you as a basketball fanatic..i’ll tell it how it is joe, you got the best sense for the game, you play with knowledge years ahead of your time, you play smooth with a sick handle, ya got mad vision too, dropping dimes, shit prolly even bustin rhymes…need i mention your lefty-stroke is absolutely phenominal, plus you got a 40+” vert..i describe you as a mix between kenny anderson and allen iverson..the perfect merger between the two..keep working hard joe, i like what you’re doing, i think you and derrick rose are the premier future nba PGs..make me proud joe
Comment by camron — January 15, 2008 @ 10:35 pm
YO MY COUSIN DOING HIS THING. A.WILDCATS BOY ALL DAY
NEWHEIGHTS WE OUTTA HERE TREY
Comment by BRANDON JENNINGS CUZIN — January 31, 2008 @ 5:31 am
I’m in VA, a little east coast bias and while Uconn would have been lucky, I think Zona was the right choice for you. Look at the PGs that program has produced; stoudamire, terry, bibby, arenas, jennings. It’s a better program for producing NBA players. I also hear the girls are simply rediculous out there.
Comment by Daniel — February 6, 2008 @ 2:40 pm
I finally got to see u play and WOW ur good.I just wanted to congratulate u on ur choice with Arizonia,I think you’ll fit in well there.I read some of ur bio and just wanted to say I’m sorry for ur loss with ur DAD,I loss my father too at a young age(7)which left my mom to take care of four kids so I know how it feels to grow up without a parent.I’m moving to Arizonia too but I’m going to be at ASU on a full scholarship to play for the women’s basketball team so good luck wildcat and I hope to see u in the near future.
Comment by Kimberly Brandon — March 12, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
Man, you are good! Too bad you are not smart enough to have gone to UCLA.
Comment by Bruin Fan — March 14, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
yo man your good but just rember being one demension is not all its cracked up to be accept all that is told to you and all coaching tips and maybe, what am i saying maybe foshow you will be the no.1 draft pick in the 2009 nba draft. because when i come in to the nba i want to be known as the next brandon jennings, and own last thing if you bank your shots and change your number to one you could be known as capital one
Comment by nathan — March 18, 2008 @ 8:06 am
yo waddup brandon jennings yo u is a beast but any time u in jersey stop by in East orange oh yea im comin for ya brotha
Comment by Tre bell — March 21, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
I love reading all of these comments about the best thing to hit UofA. I can’t wait to watch you do the dirty in Tucson. Good Luck BJ.
Comment by Topher — March 23, 2008 @ 11:01 pm
I love reading all of these comments about you. They crack me up. You are going to do some sick nasty shit in Tucson. Dunks, Threes, and the cross-overs. Good luck. Don’t forget to get some Vag when you are in college for the single year you are with Bud and Bayless Do work nigga.
Comment by Topher — March 23, 2008 @ 11:03 pm
Jennings, thanks for choosing U of A. You will love this school and if your at all interested in going to the NBA this is the best school for you!
Comment by TommyJ — March 26, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
yo brandon i swear all those people telling you were u should and shouldn’t go are scouts on the web, they need to hope off your nutts dogg tell em, even thought u ain’t comin to usc do ya thang nigga, we out da hood now my nigga
Comment by baller4life — March 26, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
yo dog ive been followin yo game since u were shootin hoops in yo mommas belly…i was thur. i mean i even know what kinda droors you wear. i love u man….but for real…i love you. even though i heard u wear girl patnies and makeup….iz all good baby….yeah yeah gay love dog GAY LOVE!
Comment by buttlover mcgee — April 3, 2008 @ 7:29 am
ye, kansas state.they could even get back to back ncaa championships cuz they just won a couple days back.
Comment by bogdan — April 9, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
ur the best point guard in the nation i don’t see y ur not #1 on rival.com ur #1 on my list though. p.s. arizona would be my choice 2.
Comment by josh — April 27, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
your god in every sense of the word. i seen you play at the rac against piscataway and you were nasty. some pretty tough loses this year but still good luck bro
Comment by jack w — April 28, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
you suck you can’t even score you just weak holla at me when you get to the nba
Comment by Derek Rose — May 15, 2008 @ 9:49 am
No comments about this kid not even being able to pass a simple standardized test to play ball?
Comment by Rick — May 20, 2008 @ 11:36 am
dIS IZ TRU I AM DA NEXT BRANDON JENNINGS. U BETTA REMEMBER DIS NAME ERON WILLIAMS
Comment by DA NEXT BRANDON JENNINGS LIVE — May 20, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Yo B what is up with no mention of the South Coast Stars in your bio?Those years at nationals and the AAU National Championship in 7th grade put you on the National Stage son!P Miller All Stars?Please.Good luck son,keep it real!
Comment by Dave Pancoe — May 23, 2008 @ 4:29 pm
Absolutley incredible that one day I will see my cousin become one of the greats to play in the NBA.
Comment by Clarence Jennings III — June 9, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
Go for your dreams. My father Committed suicide on my 10th birthday. I know the feeling. I wish you much success. I am 36yrs old. Stay Positive. Go Pro Quickly. Your talent belongs there……….Freedom baby, 6 saturdays and a sunday!!!!!!!!
Peace
Comment by jay — June 29, 2008 @ 1:32 am
well, Jrue Holiday is my favorite player, and he passed his SAT and everything Brandon..
Comment by robertroll — July 2, 2008 @ 7:08 pm