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UNC basketball lands commitment from prized 2023 recruit GG Jackson

UNC basketball lands commitment from prized 2023 recruit GG Jackson

The great UNC basketball offseason continued on Wednesday as it received a commitment from a prized class of 2023 prospect, GG Jackson.

The 6-foot-9 forward committed to UNC over Duke, South Carolina, Auburn, Georgetown and professional options.

Jackson is ranked as the No. 1 player in the Rivals150 class of 2023 rankings and the No. 8 prospect in the 247Sports rankings.

Jackson broke down his decision with 247Sports.

I chose them because they showed how I was the No. 1 priority in the class of 2023 and because coach Davis is an African American coach who knows what he is doing… I knew I wanted to go there for sure when before the Final Four game the coaching staff came down to watch me play normal pick up basketball,

They were always calling and checking up on me and it wasn’t all about basketball and I loved that because with coach Davis, I can joke and laugh but also have serious talk with him and that’s what separated UNC from the rest.

The South Carolina native led the Ridge View Blazers to a 20-11 record and state championship while averaging 22.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game this season.

Jackson joins five-star point guard Simeon Wilcher as the two commitments in North Carolina’s class of 2023.

Below is the scouting profile and analysis of G.G. Jackson from 247Sports National Recruiting Director Eric Bossi:

Pushing 6-foot-9, Jackson has an ideal basketball frame. He’s got long arms and a wiry build that will allow him to add needed strength without costing him athleticism and make no mistake, athleticism is a big part of his game. Jackson is able to fly around the court thanks to his ability to accelerate, change directions and get off the floor in a hurry in tight spaces. Though he still has to get stronger, his athleticism is all functional and he’s able to play through contact and doesn’t need a runway in order to take off. While his athleticism is an important part of his game and what helps to separate him from the…

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