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GG Jackson apologizes for comments made in postgame social media rant
By Andrew Olson
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GG Jacksons let his emotions get the best of him after South Carolina’s Saturday loss to Arkansas. The Gamecock freshman standout has now apologized for his postgame comments.
Following South Carolina’s 65-63 home loss to Arkansas, Jackson sounded off on Instagram Live. He notably vented that he was not getting plays drawn up for him in crunch time.
GG Jackson: “bro I’m not even getting plays drawn up for me in the crunch time bro”
Visible frustration from the freshman moments after todays close loss to Arkansas.
Wonder what Lamont Paris is thinking?pic.twitter.com/qDgTghzqpn
— The Spurs Up Show (@TheSpursUpShow) February 5, 2023
Sunday, Jackson used Twitter to share an apology note.
“First, I want to apologize to Coach (Lamont) Paris, all of my teammates, and the University of South Carolina. After reflecting on my behavior yesterday, I want to apologize for acting out in emotions and the comments I made on live after the game. Being that I am very passionate about the team and the game, I unfortunately took my frustration out in a very inappropriate manner. My behavior yesterday was not a reflection of my character. Going forward I will move in a more mature and positive direction. I am extremely proud of my team with yesterday’s performance. We will take yesterday’s performance as momentum to get even better. Again, I apologize.”
It has been a rough season for the Gamecocks. Paris’ squad is 8-15 overall and 1-9 in conference play. Jackson, though, has been a bright spot as the team’s leading scorer with 16.1 points per game.
I apologize to all ?? #LetsGoCocks pic.twitter.com/uqS5rK6dDR
— Gregory “GG” Jackson (@_ggjackson) February 5, 2023
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
