G.G. Jackson

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 210
College: South Carolina
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 12/17/2004

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 23
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2023 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 45 by the Memphis Grizzlies

Pros:

Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate low post scorer
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Handles the ball well for a player his size
Decent defender
Very good athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Needs to improve his court vision
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

G.G. Jackson is a very athletic, skilled big man that could end up being one of the best players to come out of the 2023 draft class.  He reclassified to be able to play in college basketball this year, and he is skilled player that has shown a solid set of skills to go along with having great athleticism.  He will need to continue to refine his jump shot and he struggled to make shots efficiently this season, but he is a very talented prospect that could end up being a first round pick in the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
247Sports’ Profile
USA Today’s Article on Jackson Committing to South Carolina  

Games Scouted:
1/17/22 Ridgeview High vs. A.C. Flora
11/18/22 South Carolina vs. Davidson
12/22/22 South Carolina vs. Western Kentucky
12/30/22 South Carolina vs. Eastern Michigan
2/22/23 South Carolina vs. Alabama

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