Former South Carolina forward GG Jackson II, the 45th pick in the NBA draft, signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced.
Jackson was named to the SEC All-Freshman team last season after averaging 15.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. He was fifth in the country in scoring among first-year players and had the most 20-point games (11) by a Gamecocks freshman since the team joined the SEC in 1991.
The 6-foot-9 Jackson debuted with the Grizzlies in summer league, averaging 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in eight games between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. He produced his best game on July 6 with 23 points, 10 rebounds and one block.
The @memgrizz today announced the team signed GG Jackson II to a two-way contract. pic.twitter.com/88ns4mOrrO
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) August 31, 2023
Jackson will split his time this season between the Grizzlies and the Memphis Hustle in the G League. He is eligible to spend no more than 50 games in the NBA and will earn a flat salary equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
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