(Prima Veroli is currently undefeated in 2011)
1.16.2011 - Prima Veroli 87 at Umana Reyer 86 OT (Lega Due) W-Jarrius Jackson: 35 points, 4 steals
-Scoonie Penn: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
One of the biggest early year stories of 2011 in the Italian Lega Due has been the rise of Societa Veroli Basket (aka Prima Veroli). The club based out of Veroli, Italy is currently on a five game winning streak, and have won seven of their last eight contests dating back to December 2010. Veroli's 10-8 record (after a 5-10 start) has them ranked 7th in the LegaDue, and they are now poised to make a bigger move in the standings with home games in 3of the next four games. (Schedule)Prime Veroli has been able to see recent success behind the superb play of guards Jarrius Jackson (pictured left) and Buckeye legend Scoonie Penn. Jackson, a former Texas Tech star, is one of the most explosive scorers in Italy's 2nd division. His 20 points per game is the third best in the statistical league standings. JJ scores from everywhere, he can take anyone off the dribble, hits mid-range Js, pull up threes, will finish in transition, and also will post up opposing guards on occasion well.
Moreover, Jackson's American back-court teammate, Scoonie Penn (pictured left), is that savvy, veteran lead guard who provides leadership and stability. Scoonie will constantly communicate, make the extra pass for an easy shot, and judiciously pick his spots to score buckets when needed. (and he's capable, scored 15 or more points in 8 out of 12 game so far)Penn & Jackson together form one versatile tandem for Veroli's opponents.(Video) Victory in Venice: Prima captured perhaps their biggest win of the season in mid-January 2011 when they took down league leading Umana Reyer on the road in overtime. Jarrius Jackson was magnificent in Venice, he scored 35 points & completely took the game over in overtime. Scoonie Penn scored 17 points along with 6 rebounds & 4 assists..his buckets included three huge three point makes. (Check out our play descriptions, and then watch the clips of Penn & Jackson vs Reyer!)
(The plays)
- Jarrius Jackson driving layup
- Jarrius Jackson three pointer
- Jarrius Jackson post up & bucket
- Scoonie Penn ball denial allows Jackson to steal the ball for a layup
- Scoonie Penn inbounds the ball to Jackson for a mid-range J-piece
- Scoonie Penn nails a two point jumper
- Scoonie Penn hits a three pointer to beat the shot clock buzzer
- Scoonie Penn takes the inbounds from Jackson & nails a three
- Jarrius Jackson steal & layup
- Scoonie Penn hits another big three
- Jarrius Jackson And-1 in transition
- Jarrius Jackson takes over with an iso
- Jarrius Jackson crossover to the pull up J
- Jarrius Jackson driving layup
- Jarrius Jackson driving shot
- Scoonie Penn knocks down the game winning free throws in Venice
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