Who is Gregory Jackson? What special stat does 6'9" South Carolina freshman possess? All you need to know

Gregory Jackson decommited from North Carolina this summer. This was after he was reclassed into the 2022 class after taking home MVP honors at the NBA Players' Association Top 100 camp held in Orlando, Florida this past June. His dominance over the 2022 Seniors was evident and he could contribute immediately.

North Carolina was out of scholarships for the 2022-23 season and Jackson could not wait on the Tar Heels for another season. He decided to stay close to home and play for the Gamecocks of South Carolina.

Gregory, known by a lot of folks as GG has been nothing but exceptional so far this season. He and Brandon Miller have a unique stat where they are able to justify their mark in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery.

Gregory Jackson had his first signature game in a tough overtime win over the Hoyas of Georgetown on December 3.

He was active above the rim and showed that he could score at all three levels. He has exceptional footwork for his age and it was on full display against the Hoyas. Finishing the game with 22 points, eight rebounds, and one assist in the 74-70 win on the road.

Gregory Jackson celebrated his 18th birthday this past Saturday and has some of the highest upsides of the draftees available in the 2023 NBA Draft. As the focal point of this offense, the Gamecocks have had their share of ups and downs. The great wins like the gritty win over Georgetown are parallel with losses to the likes of East Carolina 64-56 this past Saturday.

Through all of the adversity, Jackson's ability to score at all three levels is impressive. Head Coach Lamont Paris has run a lot of pindown plays, getting Jackson accustomed to working downhill. He did not disappoint with his flashes early on in the season.

"He's really talented, and you can hear him. he's mature," Coach Paris told the media after their overtime win over the Hoyas.

Jackson's ability to score with his back to the basket has impressed the general public with the sweet footwork he possesses as well.

Very light on his feet for him to stand at 6'9" and 215 pounds. Mixing elite athleticism with his footwork has resulted in a lot of offensive rebounding and putback opportunities. The advanced numbers show a 7% offensive rebounding percentage when Jackson is on the court.

Gregory Jackson's ability to grow into a dominant point-forward has scouts salivating. He has shown the ability to dribble the length of the floor and pull up for transition 3-pointers. With these intangibles, Jackson would be an appealing player in the positionless game the Association plays today.

Gregory Jackson and the Gamecocks have to turn around their season. They are facing a two-game losing streak as they welcome in a competitive Western Kentucky team on Thursday before their Christmas break. The 7'3" Jamarion Sharp will be an interesting task for Gregor Jackson to face. We will learn how versatile Jackson can be against someone with more length than him on the court.