Biography
Gregory G. G. Jackson II is an upcoming American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies picked him with the overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft. Gregory has represented his country in the under-18 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.
Early career
Jackson, the starting power forward for South Carolina, embarked on his rookie season with a stellar performance. Surpassing expectations, he averaged an impressive 15 points and nine rebounds in his first two career games, leading to his well-deserved recognition as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week during the season’s opening week. Nevertheless, a setback occurred when he was benched after a disappointing 0-for-8 shooting and zero points in Tennessee’s crushing 85-42 defeat.
Prior to his college career, Jackson honed his skills at Ridge View High School, where he graduated from. As a sophomore, he demonstrated his prowess by achieving remarkable averages of 15.8 points and 10 rebounds, contributing significantly to Ridge View’s victory in the South Carolina Class 5A State Championship. His excellence continued, and he earned the title of South Carolina Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year during his junior season. His exceptional averages of 22.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game propelled the Blazers to a second consecutive state victory.
Throughout the season, Jackson showcased his versatility and resilience. In a crucial game against Kentucky, he stepped off the bench and delivered an outstanding 16-point performance, securing a thrilling 71-68 victory. As the season progressed, he solidified his position as the Gamecocks’ top scorer, maintaining an average of 15.4 points per game while leading the team in both blocks (26) and steals (24). With an impressive season behind him, Jackson made the decision to declare for the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft after the season’s conclusion
Gregory Jackson’s age and place of birth
How old is Jackson? Jackson is 18 years old as of 2023. He was born on December 17, 2004, in Columbia, South Carolina.
G.G Jackson’s height and weight
He stands at an average height of 6 feet 9 inches and has a moderate weight of 95 kg. Furthermore, his other body measurements are 6’8.25.
Jackson Family
His father, Gregory Jackson, used to play defensive end in high school football, and his mother, LaKeysha Alston, used to run track at one of her schools. Gregory has an older sister named Nyla studying at the University of South Carolina.
G.G Girlfriend
Jackson has committed himself to becoming a pro athlete therefore he has concentrated his energy on refining his basketball talents.
Net Worth
Altogether he has an estimated net worth of $200k.