Jennings Feels Mentally Prepared

[Jenneral]

Bucks rookie guard Brandon Jennings had a productive weekend after a lengthy slump.

 

While some rookies have begun to slow down, Jennings is still full of energy, something he attributes to his year as a professional in Italy.

 

"I was a pro last year," Jennings said. "I feel like this is my second year being a professional athlete.

 

"It (playing at Lottomatica Virtus Roma) just got me mentally ready and right now toward the end of the season most rookies get tired. Right now, I'm playing for something bigger."

 

Jennings has been shooting poorly, but Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles says that his defense has improved.

 

"He's gotten better pressure of the ball, better understanding of the angles and where he has to be to cut somebody off," Skiles said.

 

 

 

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[Jenneral]

This is good to hear. Glad to see that he feels he can keep this level of play up all the way until the end. It would be terrible for him to become physically exhausted now as we're in a heated playoff race.

 

Even though him playing in Italy didn't get him much playing time or a nice stat line, I think it benefited him quite well and I think other high school players will try it too. Not only is he mentally prepared but he should be physically as well as he's had the luxary to play against professional athletes in a long season before.