Up from No. 85LJ was a preseason pick to potentially win Class A D-I Most Improved Player and he’s lived to the billing, recording some explosive games. Jackson, averaging over 20 points per game, has developed into a knockdown shooter off the bounce. Already a tremendous athlete that can get to the rim, the three-ball has become a major weapon in Jackson’s game. He’s a high-energy player that gets after it on defense and can outrebound most guards.

LJ could never quite get going, but he still had some highlight plays, his most impressive a steal and breakaway dunk to start the fourth quarter as he ignited the home crowd. Jackson finished with 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal. The lefty is a multi-level scorer that uses his athleticism to his advantage. He’s been an impactful defender over the course of his career, using his quickness to get steals and finish in transition.

Up from No. 103: Jackson has developed into a three-level scorer. His three-point shot has become deadly both off the catch and dribble. Jackson is a major competitor that gets after it in the full-court press with his quick instincts. Twin has a chance to be one of the leading scorers in Class A D-I this season and further raise his stock.

LJ has a chance to announce his presence to the entire state as he moves into the role of being the top scoring option for the Redskins. The southpaw is a high energy athlete that plays hard on both ends of the floor. His three-point shot has developed into a huge weapon with his ability to create space off the dribble. Jackson averaged 11 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game a season ago and could be a candidate for Most Improved Player this year.

Lamarius Jackson Lamarius Jackson 6'0" | CG Social Circle | 2023 State GA could be in for a big year after showing a lot of growth this summer. Social Circle will look to overturn last year’s senior-heavy roster and they’ll likely count on Lamarius Jackson Lamarius Jackson 6'0" | CG Social Circle | 2023 State GA as their new leader. He’s an explosive guard that can get to the hole and has really grown into a more confident shooter this offseason. He impacts the game in nearly every facet: rebounding, defense, playmaking, etc. Lamarius Jackson Lamarius Jackson 6'0" | CG Social Circle | 2023 State GA is a name that could rise on a lot of boards come March.

Exploded this offseason as Redskins’ No. 1 option. Scores from all three levels. Has improved his three-point shot greatly and will pour in long balls in bunches. Bouncy athlete loves to scrap for offensive rebounds. Gets after it on defense.

(Up from No. 147) Social Circle was one of the best stories in the state last year. With an integral 2022 class out the door, LJ Jackson looks prime to take the next step. He had some explosive outputs in June, scoring from all three levels all while stuffing the stat sheet. Jackson rebounds, defends and facilitates at a high level. Lamarius could be a frontrunner for Most Improved Player this upcoming season.

An All-State season is on the horizon for Lamarius if he plays as well as he did in June. The lefty is an explosive three-level scorer that has grown his consistency from deep and is now a well above-average three-point shooter. He creates well off the dribble and has the athleticism to absorb contact when completing drives. Jackson is an aggressive offensive rebounder and a sparkplug on defense.