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South Carolina’s leading scorer GG Jackson II heads to NBA Draft
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Declares for NBA Draft Jackson announced his declaration for the 2023 NBA Draft on Friday, Michael Lananna of the Columbia State reports.
Impact Jackson averaged 15.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 31.9 minutes and shot 38.4 percent from the field during his freshman campaign at South Carolina and will now test out the NBA waters. It hasn't been specified whether he plans to maintain his collegiate eligibility, but he seems likely to remain in the draft.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 20 points, eight rebounds Jackson closed Saturday's 82-73 victory over LSU with 20 points (5-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes.
Impact Despite shooting 1-of-7 inside the arc, Jackson made up for it by making 40 percent of his three-pointers and all his free throws. From Jan. 17 to Feb. 18, he averaged 18.1 points and 7.0 rebounds across his seven games started for the Gamecocks. They will go as far as Jackson takes them, and their latest win indicated that, even if it was against a struggling LSU team.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Jackson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against LSU, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.
Impact Jackson will make his way back into the starting lineup with Chico Carter unavailable due to a knee injury. The 6-9 freshman has been a force, averaging 15.2 points and six rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Season-low 12 minutes Jackson amassed five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 12 minutes during Saturday's 64-61 win over Ole Miss.
Impact It's been quite the saga for the five-star freshman and potential NBA lottery pick, as Jackson has now came off the bench in back-to-back games after taking his frustrations about the offense to social media this week. It didn't matter Tuesday when he put up 23 points in 27 minutes as a reserve, but Saturday's victory coincided with Jackson's lowest usage of the season. A prior eight-game losing streak rarely helps these types of situations, but until Jackson gets back in good standing, he'll be a risky fantasy option for a Gamecocks team in the midst of a brutal season.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 23 points Jackson registered 23 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 83-74 loss to Missouri.
Impact After the Gamecocks' close loss to Arkansas on Saturday, Jackson went on Instagram to express his frustration with his lack of offensive opportunities. That resulted in him being benched for Jacobi Wright on Tuesday. Perhaps out of motivation or more freedom with his role Tuesday, Jackson logged one of his best point tallies across the Gamecocks' 2022-23 season so far. It is unclear how the team will use him moving forward.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Jackson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday at Missouri, Michael Lananna of The State reports.
Impact Jackson expressed frustration on social media about his lack of offensive opportunities following Saturday's loss to Arkansas, so he may be moving to the bench as a punitive measure. The freshman forward had nine points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 33 minutes during that contest, though he's averaging 15.8 points and 6.7 rebounds so far this season. It's unclear how much Jackson's role will differ while coming off the bench.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Under-the-radar production Jackson finished Saturday's 65-63 loss to Arkansas with nine points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 33 minutes.
Impact While Saturday's effort snapped a streak of five consecutive games in double figures for the five-star freshman, Jackson continues to be one of the lone bright spots for a South Carolina team that is a disappointing 1-9 in SEC play. Despite being likely to be left out of The Big Dance, Jackson surely won't be overlooked by NBA Scouts come this summer's draft.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to impress Jackson amassed 13 points (6-16 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 84-79 OT loss to Vanderbilt.
Impact The freshman phenomenon has been one of the most exciting players to watch this season. Averaging now 16.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, the forward has quickly made a name for himself. Expect him to continue being the number one scoring option for the Gamecocks as Jackson shows no signs of slowing down.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson leads Gamecocks past Eagles Gregory Jackson II threw down three dunks in the first half and knocked down four 3-pointers in the second to score a career-high 24 points...
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jackson leads South Carolina past Eastern Michigan, 74-64
Gregory Jackson II threw down three dunks in the first half and knocked down four 3-pointers in the second to score a career-high 24 points and help South Carolina power its way pa...DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies 22 points Saturday Jackson closed with 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 OT win over Georgetown.
Impact Jackson continued to dominate on the offensive end of the floor by posting his third game with at least 20 points and six rebounds. The freshman sensation is averaging 17.0 points and 7.5 rebounds this year.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes for double-double in first game Jackson finished Tuesday's 80-77 victory over South Carolina State with 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes.
Impact Jackson looked in one game like he is already comfortable at the collegiate level. South Carolina ran much of their offense through the 6-9 freshman who primarily operated at the center position. It will be interesting to see what they decided to do when Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk comes back, as Jackson and Hayden Brown looked strong in their small-ball front court.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting first college game Jackson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against South Carolina State, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.
Impact Jackson will get the start in his first collegiate game. He is expected to have a big role this season for South Carolina if they want to be competitive. Jackson will see some more time at center with Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk out of this game with an ankle injury.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
