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Article: Bucks to start Jennings Rookie point guard gets spot in opener
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- October 28, 2009
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By CHARLES F. GARDNER
St. Francis -- Ready or not, rookie Brandon Jennings will be in
the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup on opening night Friday in
Philadelphia.
The 20-year-old Jennings experienced some tough times during the
preseason as he tried to defend opposing point guards and struggled
with his perimeter shot.
But he also made some spectacular passes and major-league steals,
giving glimpses of the potential that caused the Bucks to select him
with the 10th pick in the June draft.
Bucks coach Scott Skiles confirmed after Tuesday's practice that
Jennings would start and veteran Luke Ridnour would be the primary
backup.
"I felt like both guys played really well in the preseason in ...