North Carolina commit G.G. Jackson hit the court for the first time since earning his No. 1 overall ranking in the updated list from 247Sports. And he certainly proved why he should be the top player.
Jackson is participating in the USA Basketball training camp in Houston this weekend hoping to land a spot on the U18 National Team for the upcoming FIBA America’s Championship in early June. And for Friday’s session, Jackson was the best player on the court according to 247Sports analyst Adam Finkelstein.
Here is what Finkelstein had to say about Jackson’s performance at the camp on Friday:
He competed and played with a high-motor from start to finish, which allowed his athleticism to shine through on both ends of the floor. He was a lob threat, even in the half-court, and also very active rebounding the ball off both backboards, displaying very soft hands in the process.
While we know Jackson has increasingly versatile skill, he’s clearly focused on maximizing his efficiency in this setting and consequently playing with just the right inside-out approach that should give him the best chance of making the final roster.
Regardless of what happens for the remainder of the camp, Jackson was the best high school frontcourt player on the floor on Friday night.
The 6-foot-9, 210-pound Jackson committed to North Carolina a few weeks back, giving them another five-star recruit in the 2023 class. He’s elevated his game over the past few months, earning that top ranking and giving the Tar Heels an elite recruit.
For Jackson, the next steps are performing well in this camp and then wrapping up his senior season of high school ball later this year. Then UNC fans will be able to see him in action in Chapel Hill.