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GG Jackson II

Forward · Memphis Grizzlies · 6'9", 210 lb · Born Dec 17, 2004 · Columbia, South Carolina · Drafted 45th overall, 2023
All-Rookie 2nd (2024)Youngest 40-10Scoring forwardSouth Carolina
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In short

GG Jackson II is a young scoring forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, drafted 45th in 2023 out of South Carolina — one of the youngest players in the NBA. A big, mobile three-level scorer, he made the 2024 All-Rookie Second Team and became the youngest player in NBA history to record 40 points and 10 rebounds in a game, a high-upside developmental wing.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Los Angeles LakersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
12.5
range 9.8–15.2
Line 12.5
50%
to go over
Team win
36%
110–114
Poi 12.5 Lean underReb 4.3 Lean underAss 1.5 Lean underPRA 18.3 Lean under
Likely on himMarcus Smart· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts80%15+ pts20%

Model lines II at 12.5 pts (range 9.8–15.2) vs a 12.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Model favors Los Angeles Lakers (64%), projected 110–114, ~224 total at 96.5 pace.

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A young, big scoring forward — three-level scoring and upside for the Grizzlies.

The highest-rated recruit in South Carolina history, Jackson reclassified up before Memphis drafted him 45th in 2023.

🏫 South Carolina · 45th, 2023Columbia, SC

He made the 2024 All-Rookie Second Team as one of the youngest players in the NBA.

All-Rookie 2ndYoungest

He became the youngest player ever with a 40-point, 10-rebound game.

44-pt gameYoungest 40-10

A high-upside scoring wing, his consistency and defense are the areas to grow.

Three-level scorerUpside
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PPG
12.5
2025-26
RPG
4.3
per game
APG
1.5
per game
FG%
.496
.332 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A young, big scoring forward — three-level scoring and upside for the Grizzlies.

GG Jackson II was born in Columbia, South Carolina and reclassified up a year to play one season at South Carolina — the highest-rated recruit in program history — before Memphis drafted him 45th in 2023, making him one of the youngest players in the league.

A big, mobile three-level scorer, he made the 2024 All-Rookie Second Team and became the youngest player in NBA history to record 40 points and 10 rebounds in a game, at 19. A high-upside developmental scoring wing, his consistency and defense are the areas to grow.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Jackson comes from a faith-centered, athletic family — his father a pastor and former football player, his mother a track athlete, and his sister, who coined his 'GG' nickname, a South Carolina student. His high-profile recruiting saga and reclassification made him a prominent young prospect before he even reached the NBA.

His on-court identity is big-wing scoring — a 6-foot-9 forward with three-level scoring, pull-up shooting range, and real scoring upside for his age, as his youngest-ever 40-and-10 game showed. His three-point consistency and defense are the developmental frontiers, but his size, shot-making, and youth give him a high ceiling as a scoring forward for Memphis.

PERSONALITY

The person

A big, young scoring forward — three-level scoring, pull-up range, and high upside.

Scoring forwardA 6-foot-9 three-level scorer with pull-up range.
High upsideYoungest player ever with a 40-point, 10-rebound game.
YoungOne of the youngest players in the NBA.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Shot-Making Forward
Temperament
Spark
Leadership
58/100
Scoring61
Playmaking38
Rebounding60
Perimeter D62
Rim protection45
Spacing59
Athleticism70
Clutch64
a shot-making young forward
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Big-wing scoring upside

Jackson's value is scoring at size — a 6-foot-9 forward with three-level scoring, pull-up range, and real scoring upside for his age, as his youngest-ever 40-and-10 game showed. That combination of size, shot-making, and youth gives Memphis a high-ceiling developmental scoring wing.

Consistency and defense to grow

The developmental frontiers are three-point consistency (which has fluctuated) and defense — the areas that will determine his ceiling. His scoring flashes and size are real, and his 2025-26 efficiency uptick is encouraging; if his shooting stabilizes and his defense grows, his scoring upside could translate into a genuine rotation scorer for the Grizzlies.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-265521.412.54.31.5.496.332

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

CollegeHighest-rated recruit in South Carolina history; SEC All-Freshman (2023)
2024NBA All-Rookie Second Team; youngest player ever with a 40-point, 10-rebound game
YouthOne of the youngest players in the NBA

Hardware

1×
All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
44
Career-high points
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A young, high-upside scoring forward — three-level scoring for the Grizzlies.

Jackson is a young, high-upside scoring forward still carving out a rotation role. His 2025-26 efficiency uptick and late-season production are encouraging; his ceiling depends on defensive growth and three-point consistency. His size, shot-making, and youth give him a high developmental ceiling.

ScoringStrong
Size / shot-makingStrong
UpsideHigh
Consistency / defenseDeveloping

Contract

Draft
45th, 2023 young
Role
Scoring forward upside
Age
21 rising
Bottom line

A big, young scoring forward with three-level scoring and a youngest-ever 40-and-10 game — a high-upside developmental wing for Memphis, with consistency and defense the keys.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is GG Jackson II known for?

Big-wing scoring — a 6-foot-9 three-level scorer who became the youngest player in NBA history to record 40 points and 10 rebounds in a game.

Why is GG Jackson II notable for his age?

He reclassified up a year in high school and was drafted at 18, making him one of the youngest players in the NBA.

What does GG Jackson II need to develop?

Three-point consistency and defense — the areas that will determine whether his scoring upside translates to a steady rotation role.