Jacobi Wright - College Basketball News & Rumors

Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener

Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before...

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in loss Wright amassed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 81-67 loss to LSU.

Impact Wright wasn't that assertive over 34 minutes, attempting just four shots. The senior is having a career year, averaging 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Still, it hasn't been enough to prevent a disaster season for a South Carolina team that remains winless in SEC play at 0-13.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles to make impact in loss Wright chipped in six points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 70-69 loss to Florida.

Impact Wright has been awfully hot and cold this season. He shot 2-for-8 from the field against the Gators, but hit 7-of-12 shots against Alabama two weeks earlier. Thus, he's pretty unreliable for fantasy purposes, but for the Gamecocks, he's a solid piece who can contribute in multiple facets on the glass and from a facilitation standpoint.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up scoring in defeat Wright had 20 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 88-68 loss to Alabama.

Impact Wright's run had been severely limited over the last two games, over which he had amassed just two points in a combined 40 minutes. He bounced back here, as an up-tempo matchup against Alabama allowed him to match his season-high set back on Nov. 8, but the inconsistency makes it tough to regularly rely on the senior guard for fantasy purposes.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back to double digits Wright accumulated 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 73-53 victory over USC Upstate.

Impact Wright had scored under 10 points in three straight games, but he got back to double figures in a blowout win in a bye game against USC Upstate. He's on somewhat of a cold streak, as he's hit just 32.0 percent of his shots from the field the last four games. Still, Wright remains an every-game starter who has ultimately still been pretty efficient overall this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Towson visits South Carolina following Wright's 20-point showing

South Carolina faces the Towson Tigers after Jacobi Wright scored 20 points in South Carolina's 86-64 victory against the South Carolina State Bulldogs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Jacobi Wright, Collin Murray-Boyles lead South Carolina over South Carolina State 86-64

Jacobi Wright hit four 3-pointers and scored 20, Collin Murray-Boyles finished with 19 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and South Carolina cruised to an 86-64 victory over Sou...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Wright is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Missouri.

Impact Wright will replace B.J. Mack in the starting five Saturday. Wright tallied 10 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 27 minutes during his only other start this season.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14 points off bench Wright amassed 14 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 79-62 win over Kentucky.

Impact The junior reached 14 points while shooting 50 percent from the field during Tuesday's win over Kentucky. Wright continues to be one of the better bench options South Carolina has and he backed that up during Tuesday's performance. Wright is currently averaging 6.6 points per game while shooting 81.3 percent from the free-throw line.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wright's game winner sends South Carolina past Missouri in 71-69 OT thriller

South Carolina reserve Jacobi Wright scored 11 points and his fadeaway jumper over Missouri’s 7-foot-5 Connor Vanover with 13 seconds left in overtime served as the game winner and...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Wright is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Elon.

Impact Wright will replace Meechie Johnson (knee) in the starting five Friday. Wright is averaging 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.4 minutes across his previous 11 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Wright had seven points (1-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 65-53 win over Notre Dame.

Impact The junior had a solid game despite making just one field goal in Tuesday's win over Notre Dame. Most of Wright's production came from the free-throw line where he sank all four of his attempts and also came away with one steal in his 26 minutes played. Expect Wright to continue to be a productive bench asset moving forward for the Gamecocks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paris seeing Wright's confidence continue to grow South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright is playing his best basketball as his team enters the final stretch of the 2022-23 season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores 11 points Wright closed Tuesday's 83-74 loss to Missouri with 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes.

Impact Given the right but rare circumstances, Wright could be a decent scorer for fantasy managers. He has played more than 30 minutes four times across his seven games started. Wright scored at least 10 points all but one time. Yet, those opportunities may be rare. GG Jackson previously expressed frustration with his lack of offensive opportunities but scored 23 points as a backup option Tuesday. It is unclear if Jackson will be added back into South Carolina's starting lineup, replacing Wright, or remain on the bench.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Wright is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Missouri, Michael Lananna of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Wright will replace GG Jackson in the starting five Tuesday. The sophomore guard will make just his seventh start of the season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Wright will return to a bench role Saturday versus Georgia.

Impact Wright started the last pair of games for the Gamecocks but has contributed a total of two points in the contests. The staff will instead add a little more size Saturday, turning back to Josh Gray in the starting five.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in start Wright posted zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds across 19 minutes during Saturday's 81-66 loss to Auburn.

Impact Wright made his first start since Nov. 30, but, perhaps coincidentally, it was also the first time since Nov. 30 that he's been held scoreless in a game. He also only got one shot attempt off, which was his lowest all season. He'll look to bounce back Wednesday at Florida, but expectations should perhaps be tempered for the 6-2 sophomore.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting tap Saturday Wright is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Auburn.

Impact Wright will make his first start since the Nov. 30 loss to George Washington. Over 18 games with four starts, the 6-foot-2 sophomore has averaged 5.7 points, 2.3 boards and 1.7 steals while playing 27.4 minutes per contest. With Wright moving up, Josh Gray will bump down to a role off the bench Saturday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Wright isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game against Georgetown, Michael Lannana of The State reports.

Impact Wright will be replaced my Meechie Johnson in the starting lineup Saturday. Wright has started in four of his seven appearances this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Wright will start Friday's game against USC Upstate.

Impact With Meechie Johnson (undisclosed) and Chico Carter (leg) sidelined, Wright will start alongside Zachary Davis in the backcourt. In five appearances this season, Wright has averaged 8.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in the opener Wright is starting in the opener against South Carolina State, per David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Wright gets the start at guard in the Gamecocks' season opener. The sophomore played 15.5 minutes per game last season, while averaging 3.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He'll get his chance to be a regular contributor in his second season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wright looking to take a step forward in his game When the 2022-23 season tips off for South Carolina on Nov. 8, guard Jacobi Wright will begin his second season in Columbia.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Back out of starting lineup Wright is not starting Tuesday's game against Arkansas, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact This is now the second time in the last three games that Wright will come off the bench. He had started the previous eight games before that. Wright is averaging 4.8 points and 2.2 assists in 19.7 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Wright was listed in the starting lineup for the game against Florida on Saturday, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Wright has been playing nearly 20 minutes per game for the Gamecocks and now has a golden opportunity to earn more time as he takes Cousinard's spot in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Wright isn't in the starting lineup Tuesday against Tennessee, Michael Lananna of The State reports.

Impact Wright has started the past eight matchups but will come in off the bench Tuesday. Jermaine Cousinard is taking his place in the starting five. Wright is averaging 4.6 points and 2.2 assists in 14 games played.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener

Towson visits South Carolina following Wright's 20-point showing

Jacobi Wright, Collin Murray-Boyles lead South Carolina over South Carolina State 86-64

Wright's game winner sends South Carolina past Missouri in 71-69 OT thriller