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. 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. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. and may be republished in print. After the game, she moved into the multitude of siblings, nieces, nephews, parents, aunts and uncles who awaited her in a corridor of Pauley Pavilion. My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the Bruins. Mar 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) moves to the basket against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! It diversifies the NBA a lot more, too. 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. Arizona State guard Luther Muhammad (1) shoots against UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. But he can do it.". Going into Saturdays regular-season finale against No. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. Threats of harming another Si no quieres que nosotros ni nuestros socios utilicemos cookies y datos personales para estos propsitos adicionales, haz clic en Rechazar todo. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. Presents 'Versatile' Challenge for Kentucky Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. LOS ANGELES For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. Its such a great country. "She's doing a great job," Jaime . I love my friends. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. 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. Keep it clean. It has been a great season so far for No. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. 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. 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But Ezequiel remembers convincing his father to build a rim for him and his brother, Dick, to practice with. I think it would be eye-opening for people in Mexico to understand that if you follow your dream, it can happen. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. Things like that. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) drives between Arizona's Oumar Ballo, left, and Arizona's Pelle Larsson (3) during the Pac-12 tournament championship game on March 12 in Las Vegas. The Wildcats are 14-5 in Pac-12 play. Earlier this year, Russell (Stong) and I were playing pickup soccer with the womens soccer team, who won the national championship. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. The Camarillo . Jaime Jr. and Gabriela still return to Camarillo during the season. March 23, 2022 2:46 pm ET. 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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). Stanfords first nine possessions ended in futile fashion. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? City to hold discussion on 'nuisance properties' in response to The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? Low 64F. 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. It was right by my house growing up so that made it convenient. It was definitely a thought. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. "It was basketball and life goals. It's more than a tradition; it's a legacy Gabriela and Jaime Jr. have cherished. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. No pseudonyms or partial If the way the Bruins unleashed it in the first half is any indication, theyre quick learners. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Bruins held a 50-29 halftime lead after shooting 62.9% to Stanfords 43.5% and forcing nine Cardinal turnovers. ", Gas prices rise for 31st consecutive day in LA County, Carjacking victim comes face to face with suspect during wild chase, How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder. have pegged UCLA at No. 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. He is also a two-time member of the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. 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 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. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Putting the Bruins 'back on the map' That, or the nachos supreme was my order. 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. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA coach Mick Cronin gestures from the sidelines during the first half of their game against Utah on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Oscar Tschiebwe (Kentucky) Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. Jaquez leads the Bruins with 7.9 boards. 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. 8 Arizona Wildcats after Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 26 points in UCLA's 79-61 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Theyre a major set play team, so if we dont let them run their sets, we just thought they were going to be lost and not know what to do.. 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. 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. $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 . Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Its just so many things to get in when youve got all these freshmen, just so much to teach, Cronin said. I played first base and was a pitcher, too. Being from Camarillo, how much did you think about going to UCLA when you were growing up? 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. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. Kendric Davis (Memphis) Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) Postgame - Jaime Jaquez Jr., David Singleton (Jan. 26, 2023) He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. 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. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. Jaquez Jr. and Tubelis are the only Pac-12 student-athletes on the list of 15 players. Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth consecutive win Kirill Kaprizov scores twice as Wild slip past Canucks 2-1 Warriors third-quarter outburst leads to key win over Clippers Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. 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. You talk about your dad showing you what UCLA was all about. Gabriela confesses she also picked UCLA because she wanted to stay close to those she loves. 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. UCLA Jaquez Family Basketball | Sports | newspressnow.com Once married, Gloria, who did not speak English then, created a thriving hair salon business in Camarillo. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step it up as No. 4 UCLA holds off Utah (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. (2) shoots as UCLA guard Amari Bailey defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. We did it growing up on the pavement in the neighborhood. Hes going to learn. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him." How Jaime Jaquez Jr. became the UCLA Bruins' toughest player What would it mean to you to be the second? If you didnt play basketball what would you do? It's a really cool dynamic. "When we need a bucket, it's pretty simple where we go. Low 64F. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Its always on my mind because were this close to the moment and weve been close before. Clear skies. 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. "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. (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. Stand behind what you post. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. All rights reserved. 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. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. hopeful for matchup vs. North - ABC News All for just $15 (U.P. "I love representing a country and representing a culture of something bigger than myself as well," he said. Don't threaten. 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. More . Theres so much opportunity and with NIL, theres so much potential. Bar none. Theres never a moment where Tyger isnt setting his teammates up for success. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. Seven turnovers and two missed shots later, the Cardinal remained scoreless. Week 4.5: Andrew Platek let me down and he doesn't even play for UNC UCLA plays at Colorado on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. 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. 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. Every Sunday, she cooks a large meal for her family, who pop in and out to say hello and eat. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). 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. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. expected to play against North Carolina We'll get there.". But the Jaquez family's only previous McDonald's All-American, and its most competitive member, didn't seem to observe her brother's reaction or that of her household being in the stands, and leapt back on defense.Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. "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. 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Jaime Jaquez Jr. hopes to make familia proud, aims to inspire future ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Why UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. is in race for Pac-12 player of year 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). While a meaningless game could have been hard for some to get up for, Jaquez made the most of his minutes. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. 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. 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. The first word I want them to say is "legacy." Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Our program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Jalen Hill. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. Low 64F. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Keba Keita, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. watch the ball get away during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Kris Murray (Iowa) Brandon Miller (Alabama) Start your morning with the top headlines each day. SoFi Stadium. I was just waiting for an opportunity. "Jaime is a big . But he quickly rose to first in Cronins book in that win over Chaminade, going for 17 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. 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? Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! I couldnt ask for two better parents. Your first road game is your scariest road game, especially with all our freshmen, UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, so I was really happy with the way we started out and we rode that the rest of the way.. Although, Id head back there if they want to do an NIL deal (laughs). 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. 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. 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. It was a heck of an effort. Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. Jaquez quickly became integral to the Bruins' success, helping guide his team to seven NCAA Tournament wins over the last two seasons, including a Final Four appearance in 2021. 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. The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . 0. "Jaime is a big-time player. I think she just has a winning attitude. 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. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. The key is number one, taking care of the ball, and two, relying on your defense to get things done, not your offense, Campbell said. Winning a national title would mean I could wipe my hands and say what I needed. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the second half of their game against Utah on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Jalen Wilson (Kansas). Because of the way he pushes us and works for our success, it makes you want to play even harder for him. He has plans to improve on his 3-point shooting after . The game capped a hectic weekend -- three high school or college basketball events in 24 hours -- for the family, who wear "Team Jaquez" shirts to games. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Marco Anthony looks to pass the ball as UCLA guard Jaylen Clark defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The decision made waves within the Jaquez family, who still have roots in Mexico, including relatives living in Guadalajara. $18) with no contract. 22d; 0:21. Tyger Campbell scored 10 of his points in the first half and helped manufacture open shots for his teammates while the Bruins held the Utes to 33 percent and 0-for-10 from 3-point range to take a 43-31 lead at halftime. The game against the Wildcats will feature a matchup of the two favorites for player of the year. Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd discusses his team's "game-by-game" approach, sharing that as an answer to how the Wildcats have . I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. We have a good team capable of winning games.. All in the family: how 3 generations of Jaquezes have Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. 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.