GG Jackson, 5-star reclassifying power forward, announces SEC commitment

GG Jackson has made it official. Days after backing off his pledge to North Carolina, the Columbia native has announced he’s staying home to play for South Carolina.

As a class of 2023 prospect, Jackson was rated 5-stars, No. 1 power forward and No. 2 player overall on the 247Sports Composite. Jackson will be reclassifying to join the class of 2022 so he can play for Lamont Paris’ squad this season.

I will like to announce that I will be reclassifying to the class of 2022, committing to the University of South Carolina to further my career and education. NOW LETS HAVE FUN FAMS!🤙🏾🐔 #HometownHero

— Gregory “GG” Jackson (@_ggjackson) July 23, 2022

GG Jackson, arguably the best player in the country, is headed to play for this man at South Carolina. Huge pickup for new coach Lamont Paris — who looks pretty excited here in the gym at Peach Jam after hearing the news. pic.twitter.com/lVt5e0D8Nu

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 23, 2022

Jackson has 16 scholarship offers. He was committed to UNC from April 27 to July 14 of this year. The whole Gamecock community anxiously awaited Jackson’s announcement.

Sing along:

Ain’t nothing but G thing baby!!👹👹👹

— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) July 23, 2022

Blessed to live in South Carolina …Such a beautiful state 🌴

And based on the amount of cars on Interstate 26 today everyone else in the country knows it too

Ok….Now back to refreshing Twitter every minute until 3 pm 🏀 🤙🏻 pic.twitter.com/VJic7k0ppq

— Shane Beamer (@CoachSBeamer) July 23, 2022

Jackson’s highlights can be viewed below, via MaxPreps: