GG Jackson II
PF, South Carolina · 2023 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #45 (MEM)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: pre-draft rankings. Details below.
The 2023 class is only 3 seasons in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #33 overall (#6 at his position), but he lasted until pick #45: teams let him slide 12 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 68.6% of the time (194 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
18.5 years old on draft night (born 2004-12-17).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.7% of the time (300 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at South Carolina.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 137 games over 4 NBA seasons (~42% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Seasons | 4 |
| Games | 137 |
| Minutes / game | 21.7 |
| Points / game | 12.0 |
| Rebounds / game | 4.0 |
| Assists / game | 1.3 |
| Win Shares (career) | 2.7 |
| VORP | -0.4 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -2.3 |
| 2026-27 so far | 3 GP, 5 PPG (ESPN) |
Career Win Shares + VORP (Basketball-Reference, through 2025-26) + 2026-27 estimates from ESPN season stats.
The 2023 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2023 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Slid 10+ picks past ESPN's rank | 68.6% n=194 | |
| Age Under 20 | 51.7% n=300 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 9", 215 lbs |
| Age on draft night | 18.5 |
| Born | 2004-12-17 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #33 overall (#6 PF) |
Picked around him 2023 redraft
| 42 | Tristan Vukcevic | redraft #29 |
| 43 | Rayan Rupert | redraft #42 |
| 44 | Sidy Cissoko | redraft #36 |
| 46 | Seth Lundy | redraft #49 |
| 47 | Mojave King | redraft #57 |
| 48 | Jordan Miller | redraft #12 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.