Skip to content
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
The Northeast News
The Northeast News
Primary Navigation Menu
Menu
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • More Features
    • Columns
    • Letter to Editor
    • Military Service
    • Natural Resources
  • News Feeds
  • Senior News
  • Print Edition

Ridge View grad, NBA forward GG Jackson suffers injury (Page 100)

By Thomas Grant Jr.

The 2023-24 rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II ended on a positive note.

It appears the former Ridge View state champion and University of South Carolina forward’s 2024-25 season may have started on a negative one following an off-season injury.

On Aug. 30, the Grizzlies PR on Twitter released a medical update:

“While playing outside of Dallas on Aug. 27, after attempting a contested layup, Jackson II experienced an unstable landing on his right foot. Subsequent imaging revealed a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot, which will require surgery to repair.

“An update will be provided following surgery, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 4.”

Reports indicated Jackson suffered what's commonly known as a Jones fracture, with the surgery repairing the bone that connects your little toe with the base of the foot closer to the ankle. This fracture is not uncommon among NBA players and the length of healing depends on where the fracture is along the bone, how severe is the break (is it displaced), and what steps are taken during surgery to repair it (including if pins or rods are needed to keep the bone in place).

Jackson could return to action as early as Thanksgiving or longer.

The youngest player in the NBA last season, Jackson was the 48th overall pick and began last season with the Memphis Hustle of the G-League on a 2-way contract.

Jackson quickly moved up to the adult club, accepting a four-year contract with a club option of $2.4 million. In 48 games, he scored 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

Last January, he became the second-youngest player in NBA history to score 20 or more points in back-to-back games as a reserve. A month later, Jackson scored 27 points to break broke Kobe Bryant’s NBA record as the youngest player to score 25 or more points off the bench.

Jackson then scored 27 points a week later against Milwaukee, including becoming the youngest player to make six 3-pointers in a game. Jackson surpassed that mark on March 25 against Golden State. In the process of hitting seven 3- pointers, he scored a career-high 35 points.

He finished the season with a career-best 44 points, 12 rebounds and four 3-pointers in the 126-111 season-end. It was reportedly the first time an NBA rookie posted these numbers in a game.

“What stands out to me is just his ability to play within himself and not trying to do too much,” Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins said last season. “As you said it, every now and then we’ll run a play for him. A lot of times it’s him as a screener, roller and being a creator for us, but he’s playing on the second side a lot, he’s shooting with confidence.

The ball is finding him in good spots, the spacing has been really good. Then when it’s time to go and catch and get downhill, he’s got to figure out playing in crowds, teams swiping down, two guys collapse, creating some advantages, that’s all going to come in time. We want to continue to grow the playmaking for him but especially into that closeout situation.”

 

Photo courtesy of the NBA. Credit - Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images 

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson guards Los Angeles Lakers' forward Lebron James from last season. 

Ridge View grad, NBA forward GG Jackson suffers injury

2024-09-03
By: John
On: September 3, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2023-24 rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II ended on a positive note. It appears the former RidgeContinue Reading

Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board Annual Meeting Highlights Strong Tourism Impact

2024-08-29
By: John
On: August 29, 2024
In: Business

COLUMBIA, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, at the Lake Murray CountryContinue Reading

Visitor Center Expansion Underway in Irmo

2024-08-28
By: John
On: August 28, 2024
In: Community News

IRMO, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) organization marked a significant milestone on August 22 with a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the expansion ofContinue Reading

Prisma Health Partners with March of Dimes to Enhance NICU Family Support

2024-08-28
By: John
On: August 28, 2024
In: Health

COLUMBIA, SC – Prisma Health has announced a new partnership with March of Dimes aimed at enhancing support for families with infants in the NeonatalContinue Reading

Ridge View, RNE, Blythewood open season with victories

2024-08-28
By: John
On: August 28, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s 32 college offers and counting for Ridge View wide receiver Jordon Gidron. Those who saw the All-State junior standout’s season-openingContinue Reading

Cyber Security Tip: The Top 10 list for keeping your mobile phone secure

2024-08-28
By: John
On: August 28, 2024
In: Business

Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Phone Secure Lock Your Device: Always use a PIN or password and never leave your phone unattended inContinue Reading

Blythewood Boys Volleyball

2024-08-27
By: John
On: August 27, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Blythewood boys varsity volleyball team opened its first season Monday at home. It was a tri-match in which the BengalsContinue Reading

Northeast players open season with S.C. State

2024-08-27
By: John
On: August 27, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant Jr. The Northeast area has recently become a hotbed for South Carolina State football talent.Wide receiver Jordan Smith of Ridge View isContinue Reading

Cardinal Newman volleyball wins SECIS Tournament

2024-08-27
By: John
On: August 27, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Cardinal Newman volleyball team won the SECIS Tournament this past weekend at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, SC. TheContinue Reading

Youth Angling Day to Kick Off Kayak Championship at Gibson Pond Park

2024-08-27
By: John
On: August 27, 2024
In: Events, Sports

Lexington, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling are excited to present “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26,Continue Reading

Local Company Steps Up to Help Blythewood Family After Devastating Flood

2024-08-26
By: John
On: August 26, 2024
In: Community News

Columbia, SC – August 15, 2024 – After severe flooding damaged a home in Blythewood, Rumsey Construction & Restoration (RCR), a local business specializing inContinue Reading

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 99 100 101 … 276 Next

Recent Posts

  • Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 250 bench press challenge
  • Drink Pink Rosé Festival May 16
  • Dido and Aeneas performances start May 14
  • ColaJazz Festival returns May 15-16 at Finlay Park
  • Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship coming in October

Recent Comments

    Categories

    Send Us Your News Ideas

    Do you have a story idea or news that you would like to share? We welcome all content ideas and Letters to the Editor.

    Latest Posts

    Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 250 bench press challenge

    By: John
    On: May 15, 2026

    Drink Pink Rosé Festival May 16

    By: John
    On: May 13, 2026

    Dido and Aeneas performances start May 14

    By: John
    On: May 13, 2026

    Get in Touch

    Call Us

    We'd love to hear from you. We can be reached at 803.772.7506. You can email us: [email protected]

    LEARN MORE ABOUT US

    &copy All rights reserved by Linc., Inc. 2026