Jackson was officially designated to the Memphis Hustle on Monday.
Jackson has not appeared in any of Memphis' regular-season contests despite the injury-riddled roster. Still just 18 years old, development in the G League is the priority for Jackson following an inefficient one-and-done campaign at South Carolina.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Scores team-high 24 points
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Jackson recorded 24 points (9-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a block across 26 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 103-102 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Jackson didn't crack the starting lineup in a game where the Grizzlies rested most of their regulars, and that doesn't bode well for his already slim chances of making the Opening Night roster. However, he made the most of his playing time Thursday and led Memphis in scoring. He should continue to see decent minutes in the upcoming preseason contests, starting with a matchup against the Heat on Sunday.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Pours in 23 points
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Jackson supplied 23 points (8-20 FG, 4-9 3PT, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two turnovers across 27 minutes of Thursday's 98-83 Summer League loss to Utah.
The 45th pick in the 2023 Draft, Jackson got off to a hot start with 15 points by halftime. The Grizzlies rested several players Thursday evening, allowing Jackson to step into a featured role after impressing in limited minutes in his previous two contests. As the youngest player in this draft class, Jackson clearly has some talent that the Grizzlies will slowly try to unlock.
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Grizzlies' Gregory Jackson: Heads to Memphis
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Jackson was selected with the 45th overall pick by the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The youngest player in the class, Jackson won't turn 19 years old until December. During his one-and-done season with South Carolina, he averaged 15.4 points on 38/32/68 shooting and 5.9 rebounds. Efficiency and shot selection are clearly a concern, and he also had 86 turnovers to 27 assists. However, if the Grizzlies can hone his energy and raw talent in the right way, this could be a pick that pays off.
