I couldnt ask for two better parents. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Every Sunday, she cooks a large meal for her family, who pop in and out to say hello and eat. Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. Hes going to learn. 4 UCLA to Host No. This handout provided by UCLA Athletics shows Gabriela Jaquez and Jaime Jaquez Jr. posed at Pauley Pavilion on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, Aug. 23, 2022 It has been a great season so far . The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. After helping lead UCLA's historic Final Four run in 2021, Jaime Jaquez Jr. returned to lead the Bruins back to the Sweet 16 before losing to eventual runner-up North Carolina. Tyler Kolek (Marquette)
The list includes Gonzaga's Drew Timme, Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis, Purdue's Zach Edey, Alabama's Brandon Miller, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe, who won the award in 2022. 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Not only does the senior have a chance at winning Pac-12 Player of the Year honors, but this season has been extra special because his sister Gabriela is in her first year on the Bruins women's basketball team. : bit.ly/23alm-68. Clear skies. Jaquez, who was UCLAs only effective offensive player in the second half, made a 3-pointer with 1:03 remaining to seal the win just moments after Campbell made one of his own from the corner. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Jaquez poured in 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds-per-game that season, then averaged 13.9 PPG last year. LOS ANGELES For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. This offseason, Jaquez opted to . The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. We'll get there.". Hes an everyday guy, thats why. Utah center Keba . Jalen Wilson (Kansas). Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. No more than two posts per thread Subscribe now to be updated on the latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/marchmadnessConnect with March Madness:Follow March Madness MBB on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBBFollow March Madness WBB on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessWBBLike March Madness MBB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarchMadnessMBBLike March Madness WBB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarchMadnessWBB/Follow March Madness MBB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marchmadnessmbb/Follow March Madness WBB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marchmadnesswbb/Follow March Madness MBB on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/marchmad#marchmadness #collegebasketball Its really our versatility and ability to switch and move defensively. 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. Well, now were starting to get to the hard hitters here. I was just waiting for an opportunity. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. But Im older now and starting to get a little bit more wisdom. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. I wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. When Gabriela hit a 3-pointer late in the third quarter, Jaime Jaquez Jr. -- the UCLA men's basketball star and her older brother -- stood up, pumped his fist and high-fived his friends. Its such a great country. 8 Arizona on Saturday Night, No. He is one of just two players in the Pac-12 to rank among the league's top five leaders in scoring and rebounding (along with Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis). Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. All three Jaquez siblings recently recognized their Mexican heritage with a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Tricolor Holdings, a company in Dallas that helps Latino immigrants purchase and finance cars. How are you two alike? Jaquez finished with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting to help UCLA (6-2 overall, 1-0 Pac-12) make 59.3% of its shots and withstand a slipshod second half in which it committed 13 turnovers, Bruins fans finally exhaling with an eight-clap with about 11/2 minutes left. Jaime Jaquez Jr. sinks bucket at end of the first half. "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". It helps that it was her dream school. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. National championship. 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Not only does the senior have a chance at winning Pac-12 Player of the Year honors, but this season has been extra special because his sister Gabriela is in her first year on the Bruins women's basketball team. Note: A Spanish version of this story can be read here. Choose wisely! My dad was extremely supportive of my dream, and he knew that I was better than the average Joe just by watching me in little league reg games. Utah held the Bruins without a field goal for more than six minutes in the middle of the second half, highlighted by a couple of thunderous blocked shots from Branden Carlson and Keba Keita. It was incredible. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell . (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. looks to drive against Utah during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. Threats of harming another They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. It also has dramatically improved his standing in a two-man race for Pac-12 player of the year, along with Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis. "And I started to appreciate it a lot more.". How did you fall in love with basketball? During the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1920, a few battles were fought in the Mexican towns just across the border from Arizonan border settlements. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). He then became a local high school coach who helped Marion Jones, the former Olympic gold medalist and former North Carolina women's basketball standout, develop her game. (Laughs). I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. Utah held the Bruins without a field goal for more than six minutes in the middle of the second half, highlighted by a couple of thunderous blocks from Branden Carlson and Keba Keita. In high school, I could do whatever I wanted. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Antoine Davis (Detroit)
10, nationally. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". "I just told her there's going to be highs, there's going to be lows, but as long as you just persevere and understand this is all a part of your journey and take it as that, because I believe everything happens for a reason. Like most top prospects today, both Gabriela and Jaime Jr. had the opportunity to transfer to other high schools or prep programs. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (/ h a m e h k z /, HY-may HAH-kez; born February 18, 2001) is a Mexican American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins of the Pac-12 Conference.He has earned two all-conference selections in the Pac-12, including first-team honors as a junior in 2022. I usually go once or twice a year. Be aware. The game against the Wildcats will feature a matchup of the two favorites for player of the year. Choose wisely! Stand behind what you post. Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. Utah finally started making 3-pointers in the second half and cut the Bruins lead to 62-59 after Wilguens Exacte and Saunders hit from beyond the arc. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Once married, Gloria, who did not speak English then, created a thriving hair salon business in Camarillo. To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona)
The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked Bruins captured their first outright regular-season Pac-12 title since 2013. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. March 23, 2022 2:46 pm ET. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Not only does the senior have a chance at winning Pac-12 Player of the Year honors, but this season has been extra special because his sister Gabriela is in her first year on the Bruins women's basketball team. Watch his March Madness highlights here.Watch highlights, game recaps and much more from the NCAA Division I mens and womens basketball tournaments on the official NCAA March Madness YouTube channel. I had to get the loaded griller. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? Last time I was there, I went for a cousins wedding. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in . Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. What was your Taco Bell order? INDIANAPOLIS - UCLA senior Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been selected as one of 15 top players to the late season watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, which is annually awarded to the nation's most outstanding men's college basketball player by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). I cant eat it like that anymore. That, or the nachos supreme was my order. What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard David Singleton passes the ball away from Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. A screen by teammate David Singleton had cleared a tempting path to the basket. Jaquez, now a 6-foot-7 matchup nightmare, returns for his senior season after averaging 13.9 points and 5.7 rebounds in 30.5 minutes per game. 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Utah center Keba Keita, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) watch the ball get away during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Clear skies. UCLA Destroys Hapless San Jose State as Jaime Jaquez Stars As the game went on, Hill also had 4 nice assists and shot a game-high 12 free throws to finish tied with Jaquez for the team high of 18 points. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. I was just waiting for an opportunity. Were moving a lot faster up and down the floor. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. I was just waiting for an opportunity. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. If UCLA (-2.5) intends to beat North Carolina in their NCAA tournament Sweet 16 matchup Friday, the availability of Jaime Jaquez Jr. can swing the difficulty of that . "She's doing a great job," Jaime . "Jaime is a big . You talk about your dad showing you what UCLA was all about. Saunders, who only had three points in all of conference play coming into the game, brought a new element of speed to the Utes but made some mistakes characteristic of seldom-used players. Cousins, uncles, grandparents and other relatives all gathered on the Friday night, members of a family that roams the West Coast, and beyond, to watch Jaquez athletes compete in every sport from softball and volleyball to basketball, baseball and football. He is also a two-time member of the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Ezequiel's parents didn't know much about basketball after they emigrated from Mexico and moved to Oxnard, California, when their son was a child. Utah guard Marco Anthony (10) drives against UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. each comment to let us know of rule violations. Saunders, who only had three points in all of conference play coming into the game, brought a new element of speed to the Utes but made some mistakes characteristic of seldom-used players. On Saturday, Jaime will take part in senior night and Marcos is playing in a high school regional semifinal. UCLA (24-4 overall, 15-2 Pac-12) has won seven in a row despite giving up more than 70 points for just the fourth time this season. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. 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UCLA has been in the Top 10 for the last month and further upward mobility will probably depend on one of the top three losing this weekend. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. Don't threaten. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Cronin said Will McClendon, a redshirt freshman guard who sat out last season with a knee injury, could make his college debut Sunday against Oregon, giving the Bruins another option. UCLA has been in the Top 10 for the last month and further upward mobility will probably depend on one of the top three losing this weekend. It has been a great season so far for No. Its extremely busy, but were proud of all of them, Jaime Sr. said. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as . National championship. 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Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. The highlights included what looked like a Bailey trapeze act given the way he flew toward the basket for a put-back dunk that had his teammates flapping towels on the bench in celebration. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball. Your younger sister Gabriela is a freshman at UCLA, was the co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game and a five-star recruit. 2023 NCAA Tournament Projections: UNC, ASU remain on the bubble, College basketball tiers: Big 12, Big Ten headline best conference tournaments, Antoine Davis falls four points shy of breaking Pete Maravich's NCAA scoring record, Marquette, UConn and Providence highlight big weekend on FOX, Illinois' Matthew Mayer returns to practice after 'caffeine poisoning', 2023 NCAA Conference Tournament Tracker: Schedule, automatic bids, Five burning questions as college basketball enters March, Iowa State dismisses Caleb Grill for failing to meet expectations. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step . UCLA, with a three-game league lead over USC and Arizona, will return to action against Arizona State (20-9, 11-7) this Thursday evening at 6 p.m. (PT). The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. When Stanfords Brandon Angel rose for a three-pointer with 41/2 minutes left Thursday night, a UCLA lead that had once stood at 23 points was down to eight and the tension inside the old building was palpable. What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? Hes going to learn. Its the Dodgers. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience, Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Thats who he is. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. On the other hand, Im very low-key and mellow, but man, shes got an attitude and confidence. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. I am his little sister. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. This is the nation's oldest such award and the only one named after a former player. Cuando utilizas nuestros sitios y aplicaciones, usamos. Jaime is a big-time player. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. He wanted them to become versatile players but still have fun. The Weeknd. proporcionarte nuestros sitios y aplicaciones; autenticar usuarios, aplicar medidas de seguridad y evitar el spam y los abusos, y. medir el uso que haces de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said.
No pseudonyms or partial She smiled when showing off the pictures of the gathering, particularly one: More than 100 members, including Jaime Jr., Gabriela and others from California, standing in front of a church she once attended as a youth. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. The Camarillo . 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. It's the foundation of their unity. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. I know the mens and womens teams have become closer because my son and daughter hang out and talk more, so I think thats been pretty cool., AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Real names required. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Jaquez Jr. and the Bruins (25-4, 16-2 Pac-12) clinched the Pac-12 Conference's regular-season title in outright fashion last Sunday afternoon with a 60-56 win at Colorado. Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. Para obtener ms informacin sobre cmo utilizamos tus datos personales, consulta nuestra Poltica de privacidad y Poltica de cookies. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. UCLA plays at Colorado on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. But the Jaquez family's only former McDonald's All-American, and its most competitive member, didn't seem to notice her brother's reaction or that of her family sitting in the stands, and jumped back on defense. It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. I want them to say that he left a legacy here. We have a good team capable of winning games.. The weekly shuffle also comes with balancing the highs and lows competing inevitably brings -- like celebrating Jaime Jr.'s excellent performance against Denver and consoling Gabriela hours later. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, left, looks to drive against UCLA forward Adem Bona during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. I would say mission accomplished. 1. "Jaime is a big-time player. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . We were always going to the park when I was growing up, and summers were the best. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Be truthful. It was a heck of an effort. 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Jaime loves UCLA and has been a mentor for my daughter to show whats required of being a student. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. "When I was really young, I just thought everyone comes to your games and supports [you], but then as I got older, I realized that's not the case for everybody," Jaime Jr. said. Dont knowingly lie about anyone or More than a dozen relatives travel back and forth between Pauley Pavilion and their hometown of Camarillo, California, 45 miles northwest of Westwood, in support of the talented siblings -- including younger brother Marcos, a basketball player and budding football prospect at Camarillo High School. A projected second-round pick in the 2023 NBA draft per ESPN, Jaime Jr. could become one of the few players with Mexican heritage to compete in the NBA. Everybody was like family in our neighborhood. He just always makes great decisions for us. Learning about him, and all the championships he won, made me want to be a part of UCLA. Bistro makes a move; The Anchor ends seawall suspense, Grand jury indicts second defendant in Galveston doctor's death, Seguin man pleads guilty in island doctor Nancy Hughes' death, Former Galveston postal worker sentenced for mail obstruction, Mardi Gras celebrations come to an end with Fat Tuesday parade, First weekend of Mardi Gras in full swing, Good times roll on at Mardi Gras! Going into Saturdays regular-season finale against No. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. Create a password that only you will remember. The next day against Michigan State in the final game of the tournament, the Camarillo, California native got his first career start. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. Jaquez said the most important part of the game-opening spurt was what the Bruins did defensively. But that's not his focus. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. Use the "Report" link on Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. At Toppers Pizza in Camarillo, members of the Jaquez family took up two large tables as they passed a collection of pizzas -- creamy garlic chicken, chicken ranch dijon and hot honey -- between them. Theres so much opportunity and with NIL, theres so much potential. If they can beat Washington State in the championship game Sunday, it would improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. "We're both competitive," Jaime Jr. said to ESPN of his sister's reaction to what she considered a disappointing performance, despite also picking up nine rebounds. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. shoots as Utah guard Marco Anthony defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Jaquez Jr. has shot 48.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point distance (26-for-78). But the . All rights reserved. Jaime Jaquez Jr. finishes with 26 points as UCLA defeats Arizona State 79-61 to keep their bid for a top seed in the NCAA tournament very much alive. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. mostrar anuncios y contenido personalizados basados en perfiles de inters; medir la efectividad de los anuncios y el contenido personalizados, y. desarrollar y mejorar nuestros productos y servicios.