GG Jackson II: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2026-2027NBA Preseason
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:12 | 14 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | V 100-104 @  |  NBA Preseason | |
| 13:47 | 15 | 6 | - | 1 | - | D 118-122 vs  | NBA Preseason | |
| 15:37 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | V 123-132 @  | NBA Preseason | |
| 18:08 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | D 126-142 vs  |  NBA | |
| 30:09 | 30 | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | D 96-128 vs  | NBA | |
| 25:17 | 20 | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | D 119-130 vs  | NBA | |
| 16:54 | 14 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | D 105-131 vs  | NBA |
Career
- 2024-2025
Memphis Hustle
United States - 2024-2026
Memphis GrizzliesUnited States - 2025-2026Memphis HustleUnited States
Player Profile
When GG Jackson II broke a record held by Kobe Bryant during his rookie season, the basketball world recognized that an exceptional talent had arrived. By becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a double-double of 40 points and 10 rebounds, this forward from Columbia made a lasting impression well beyond his 19 years.
His journey to the top began at Ridge View High School, where Jackson built his reputation as a relentless finisher. In just his sophomore year, his averages of 15.8 points and 10 rebounds helped lead his team to the South Carolina Class 5A state championship. The following year, his stats exploded: 22.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game, capped by a second consecutive state title and the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year award.
A five-star recruit and the number one prospect in his class, Jackson surprised everyone by decommitting from North Carolina — the first such reversal for the Tar Heels since 2003 — to join the University of South Carolina. That bold decision paid off: he became the highest-ranked recruit in Gamecocks history, leading the team with 15.4 points per game during his one and only college season.
Selected 45th overall by Memphis in 2023, Jackson turned that second-round pick into a golden opportunity. Numerous injuries within the Grizzlies roster opened the door to playing time, which he seized with remarkable maturity. Splitting time between the NBA and the G League with the Memphis Hustle, he demonstrated a versatility and scoring ability that promise great years ahead in Tennessee.
Honors & Championships
GG Jackson II made basketball history by becoming the youngest NBA player to break several legendary records in his very first season.
- South Carolina state champion and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in high school
- Leading scorer for the South Carolina Gamecocks in his freshman year with 15.4 points per game
- Dropped 44 points and 12 rebounds in the final game of the 2024 regular season, setting a Grizzlies rookie scoring record
- First undrafted teenage rookie to earn NBA All-Rookie honors
- Youngest player in NBA history to hit seven three-pointers in a single game
- Broke Kobe Bryant's record by becoming the youngest player to score more than 25 points off the bench
- Averaged 20.4 points over his final 18 appearances of his rookie season
- Impressive rookie averages: 14.6 points, 4+ rebounds, and 2+ assists per game
Awards & Individual Honors
GG Jackson II has made his mark on basketball at every stage of his career, from high school to the NBA hardwood where he continues to shatter youthfulness records.
- Gatorade Player of the Year in South Carolina during his senior year of high school
- Highest-ranked recruit in University of South Carolina history
- Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2023-24
- Youngest player in NBA history to record 40+ points and 10+ rebounds in a single game
- Youngest NBA player to set numerous scoring records coming off the bench, surpassing marks previously held by Kobe Bryant
