Published 7/16/2008
at FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Former Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings has agreed to play professionally in Italy, signing with Virtus Roma.
Jennings, who played his final two high school seasons for Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, had not yet become academically eligible to play at Arizona.
His family's attorney, Jeff Valle, said Wednesday that Virtus Roma offered an "aggressive multi-year contract with NBA release provisions which are fair for both parties.
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SI.com - NCAA Basketball 7/16/2008
Brandon Jennings, a former Arizona signee who was ranked as the class of 2008's top point guard at Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) last season, has signed with Pallacanestro Virtus Roma of the Italian pro league.
