Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. "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. Bar none. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. ARIZONA. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. $5 6-leg flex play Tyler Herro o19.5 Rd 1 points, Kevin Huerter o21.5 Rd 1 points, Teuvo Teravainen o2.5 SOG, Hunter Dickinson o17.5 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. o16.5 points, Zyon Pulling o15 . Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. We were always going to the park when I was growing up, and summers were the best. The US Basketball Writers Association revealed the 15-man late season watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy on Thursday, and UCLA men's basketball guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. made the cut. It was a heck of an effort. Except, this was no usual rim; it was less than a foot wide, much smaller than the 18-inch width of a regulation-sized cylinder. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson shoots over UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? All rights reserved. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? It's more than a tradition; it's a legacy Gabriela and Jaime Jr. have cherished. First off, I love reading philosophy. Tyler Kolek (Marquette) You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. 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. I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Adem Bona reacts during the second half of their game against Utah on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. 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 behind the arc. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the Bruins. I would say mission accomplished. FILE - UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez (23) shoots against South Carolina guard Brea Beal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. I cant eat it like that anymore. 20d; 0:31. But Ezequiel remembers convincing his father to build a rim for him and his brother, Dick, to practice with. To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. I wear it for him. 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. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. But that's not his focus. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. It was a heck of an effort. I was just waiting for an opportunity. 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. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. But it is their commitment to their bond and heritage that has allowed them to blossom on basketball courts throughout the West Coast for decades. 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. Hes an All-American and a guy thats going to play in the NBA for 10-12 years, so its not a surprise, UCLA coach Mick Cronin 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. We won't share it with anyone else. John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. 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. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. 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. It's an adjustment from high school. Marcus Sasser (Houston) That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! "She's doing a great job," Jaime . You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the UCLA Bruins handles the ball during the second half of the NCAA game at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson,. that is degrading to another person. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Even with their scoring drought, the Bruins took care of the ball with only six turnovers, marking the 27th of 28 games this season they have less giveaways than their opponent. NIL has opened up a lot of gateways, and I think the biggest thing now is that theres not a bad option for anybody coming out of high school. "I remember telling all the other players before I got to UCLA: Listen guys, when I get here, Im making sure that UCLA is back on the map. 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. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. Hours previously, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the . UCLA (24-4, 15-2 Pac-12) has won seven in a row despite giving up more than 70 points for just the fourth time this season. (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. SALT LAKE CITY Even when few other Bruins seemed to be able to get it going in the second half, UCLA could count on Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaquez scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift fourth-ranked UCLA to a 78-71 victory over Utah on Thursday night. Don't threaten. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell tallied 17 points and eight assists for the Bruins, who held the Cardinal (3-5, 0-1) to 45.3% shooting and 17 turnovers. Real names required. Well, growing up I played football, soccer, golf, baseball and basketball. Ball security is massive for us. She is third on the team in 3-point accuracy at 36%. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. All rights reserved. A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her family. Jaime is a big-time player. Earlier this year, Russell (Stong) and I were playing pickup soccer with the womens soccer team, who won the national championship. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. Hes an everyday guy, thats why. No more than two posts per thread On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him." Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. Jaime Jaquez Jr. burned the Buffaloes for 23 points and 13 rebounds earlier this season. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Be nice. 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. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. All rights reserved. (Laughs). 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives as Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. names allowed. You could try different things with ball handling and making your own shots, so Id go to the parks growing up and try out all kinds of things. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. $18) with no contract. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. Arizonas Azuolas Tubelis leads the conference in scoring and rebounding and could become the first Pac-12 player since Cals Leon Powe in 2006 to lead in both categories at the end of the season. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. All posts are property of The Daily News An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Gabriela confesses she also picked UCLA because she wanted to stay close to those she loves. "I love representing a country and representing a culture of something bigger than myself as well," he said. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. 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. A sloppy stretch in the second half helped swing a Maples Pavilion crowd that once generated more noise for the visitors back squarely in favor of the home team. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers). Twenty years from now, when UCLA fans are talking about the mark Jaime Jaquez left on the program, what do you want them to say? 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. I would say yes, due to my circumstances. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. The Camarillo High graduate is headed to UCLA and will lead Mexico at the Pan Am Games in Lima. Its really our versatility and ability to switch and move defensively. I wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. 15d; 0:19. "We're all just people at the end of the day. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo, Calif., Jaquez Jr. has led the Bruins in scoring (17.0 ppg) and rebounding (8.0 rpg) through the team's first 29 games of the season. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah head coach Craig Smith watches from the sidelines during the first half of their game against UCLA on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. When youre growing up in Southern California, you quickly learn that its the best institution for basketball that you could go to. A lot of us are rushing and want to make the extra pass, especially for me. "She doesn't just get the rebounds in her area; she gets the tough ones. 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). I loved how creative you could get with it. 1. At the head of one of the tables sat Ezequiel and Gloria, Jaime Jr. and Gabriela's grandparents. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 10, nationally. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. In a sport with limited Mexican representation -- Juan Toscano-Anderson (Marquette), Jorge Gutierrez (Cal), Horacio Llamas (Grand Canyon) and Eduardo Najera (Oklahoma) are four of just five NBA players with Mexican heritage since 1946, while Evina Westbrook (UConn) became the WNBA's first Mexican-American player when she was drafted by the Seattle Storm in 2022 -- the Jaquez family's legacy might be unprecedented. : bit.ly/23alm-68. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. UCLAs 15-2 mark through 17 Pac-12 games marks the programs best conference start since the 2007-08 Final Four team with Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook. 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. I know I'm on my own path. For a program going through a rebuild, the trip to Hawaii started poorly with a loss to BYU, setting up a dreaded game against Division II Chaminade from which there wasn't much to gain. Its always on my mind because were this close to the moment and weve been close before. person will not be tolerated. 23 Chicago White Sox. 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. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. How are you two alike? Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA) Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. My dad is from there. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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. FILE - UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) is defended by Stanford forwards Maxime Raynaud (42) and Harrison Ingram (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. 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. "And I started to appreciate it a lot more.". A lot of people get lost in that. Use the "Report" link on 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 for No. Utah: The Utes made it difficult at times for the Bruins with a determined effort on the boards and a lot of hustle, but the Utes couldnt shoot. 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. LOS ANGELES For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. UCLAs 15-2 mark through 17 Pac-12 games marks the programs best conference start since the 2007-08 Final Four team with Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook. ICYMI also features select historical content. "You got to put ranch on this one," Marcos advised, as he nibbled on a slice about an hour after his family had watched him play a basketball game. In high school, I could do whatever I wanted. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. While a . Thats something I would take great pride in. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) We have a good team capable of winning games.. 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. UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) pose for a picture after the UCLA Bruins beat the Michigan Wolverines in the Elite Eight of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. 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