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THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
After a rumor-filled last few months, GG Jackson — the No. 1 overall player in 247Sports’ 2023 basketball recruiting rankings — made it official on Saturday: He’s reclassifying to 2022 and going to South Carolina.
- Jackson originally committed to North Carolina in April as a 2023 prospect before de-committing on July 14.
- Jackson is the highest-rated commit in South Carolina history and a huge addition for first-year head coach Lamont Paris.
- Jackson averaged 22.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game and won South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior last season at Ridge View High School — just 15 miles from South Carolina’s campus.
According to 247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi, Jackson “is a more than capable jump shooter, has a nice jump hook and [has] become a real threat to face up and attack off the dribble. … Defensively, he’s ahead of the curve as well.” Jackson’s commitment is a massive win as South Carolina enters a new era, writes our college basketball expert David Cobb.
- Cobb: “Getting the Gamecocks to the NCAA Tournament would require a herculean effort from Jackson, but his presence on the roster will be huge for the program as Paris seeks to build a relevant program. … Landing Jackson should help answer any questions over whether Paris will be able to recruit well enough to compete in the SEC.”
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THE BOSTON RED SOX
Sorry, Red Sox fans. It’s not pretty. In fact, it’s historically ugly. Following yesterday’s 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays, Boston has…
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