Stanfords first nine possessions ended in futile fashion. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. Hes been our point guard for four years. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. Weve been among the top teams in the fewest turnovers (this year, 17th nationally with just 10.4 turnovers per game). (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. drives past fallen UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Every Sunday, she cooks a large meal for her family, who pop in and out to say hello and eat. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. We'll get there.". I feel like every time Im on the floor, I keep smiling and am so happy to be playing with these guys," said Jaquez, who is averaging 17.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Tyger Campbell shoots as Utah guard Wilguens Junior Exacte, left, defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. Chiu - freelancer, FR170512 AP, Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court, Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. "When we need a bucket, it's pretty simple where we go. The projected All-American (17.3 PPG, 7.9 RPG) this season has already led the Bruins to the top of the Pac-12 and has them well-positioned to make up for the loss to North Carolina in the Sweet 16 a year ago. "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. His play in recent weeks has enhanced his legacy on a team with national championship aspirations. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. 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. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. "One of the things I thought about, I just had all my friends," Jaime Jr. said. Ive gotten a lot of opportunities. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. He covers the sport in a variety of capacities, from calling games on FS1 to serving as lead host on the BIG EAST Digital Network to providing commentary on The Field of 68 Media Network. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. Alright, speaking of music, whats the best concert youve ever been to? Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. LAS VEGAS (AP) Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 15 points and seventh-seeded Washington State stunned No. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. But the . Purdue center Zach Edey and reigning winner Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky were among the 15 finalists named Saturday for the Wooden Award as the best men's college basketball player. The Bruins (25-8) upset No. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. Well, now were starting to get to the hard hitters here. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Invalid password or account does not exist. We play very similarly. In 1998, the award was named in honor of Oscar Robertson, a Hall of Fame player at the University of Cincinnati and a two-time recipient of the USBWA's Player of the Year award. 0. What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism We have a good team capable of winning games.. The Weeknd. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona)
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. 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 . Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. $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 . I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. Tyler Kolek (Marquette)
What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? But their father had no interest in joining the nationwide trend whereby many top players leave their local schools in favor of private or prep schools. (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. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. 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. Jaime is a big-time player. Start your 2023 wellness journey with insurance, (Godofredo A. Vsquez / Associated Press). Maxx Flash Deal: Get 100GB, unlimited local outgoing calls and 2GB Roaming Data. (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. The first word I want them to say is "legacy." Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. 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). 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. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. 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. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. How did you fall in love with basketball? With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. 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 a 3 from the corner. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. I would say yes, due to my circumstances. 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. That was a great way to come out and just put our foot on their neck, Bailey said. anything. No pseudonyms or partial But they'll see them in between visits, too. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. 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. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. This offseason, Jaquez opted to . 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. 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. 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. and may be republished in print. 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. Jaquez poured in 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds-per-game that season, then averaged 13.9 PPG last year. If I was going to go there for school, it meant that we would have to make results happen in March. 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. "We're all just people at the end of the day. Gabriela, the co-MVP of last year's McDonald's All-American game, is averaging 6.7 PPG for the women's squad, which is currently projected as a 6-seed in the NCAA tournament. 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.. We all knew each other and spent a ton of time together. It's more than a tradition; it's a legacy Gabriela and Jaime Jr. have cherished. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. 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. Kendric Davis (Memphis)
The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . I dont think about anything else. A 10-second violation continued a procession of turnovers that made it seem as if Stanford had never faced a full-court press. 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. Utah center Branden Carlson (35) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Adem Bona (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Low 64F. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. 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. My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. PHILADELPHIA -- UCLA star forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. remains day-to-day with a sprained right ankle and will attempt to play in the No. With Jaime having two home games, Gabriela at the Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas and younger brother Marcos, a Camarillo High School basketball team senior, it has been another busy week of travel for the Jaquez family. Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Gabriela adds, "I really don't care if they see me as Jaime's little sister. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. 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. Last time I was there, I went for a cousins wedding. 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. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him." Winning a national title would mean I could wipe my hands and say what I needed. Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. The decision made waves within the Jaquez family, who still have roots in Mexico, including relatives living in Guadalajara. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. The Cardinal couldnt even get the ball past halfcourt on its next possession. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. and stay on topic. 20d; 0:31. 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 feel like my teammates believe in me.. I was just waiting for an opportunity. You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. 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. 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. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. 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. It was incredible. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. 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. "I didn't want to leave and go to a new school and meet a bunch of people. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". "She's doing a great job," Jaime . "But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. 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% and 0 for 10 from 3-point range to take a 43-31 lead at halftime. 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. Mike Saunders Jr. came off the bench to score a career-high 25 points for Utah (17-12, 10-8 Pac-12), which has lost three in a row. 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. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. Not a lot of people can say that. Clear skies. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jaquez Jr. leads No. 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. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. "I just wanted to make sure that they won first and I wanted them to go through the steps," he said. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Choose wisely! Going into Saturdays regular-season finale against No. He just always makes great decisions for us. 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. Plain and simple, if you want to win, thats what I can do. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. Gabriela Jaquez, Jaime's younger sister, is an incoming freshman on the UCLA women's basketball team who was the No. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. We did it growing up on the pavement in the neighborhood. "Jaime is a big-time player. Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. (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. I am his little sister. Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. 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. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. 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. On the other hand, Im very low-key and mellow, but man, shes got an attitude and confidence. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. I love my friends. 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. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. 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 see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. Be nice. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? All posts are property of The Daily News The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . 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. But I don't feel any pressure. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? Create a password that only you will remember. Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". 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 a 3 from the corner. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. A screen by teammate David Singleton had cleared a tempting path to the basket. That, or the nachos supreme was my order. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Los Angeles; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. Jaime Sr. continued in his father's footsteps, playing college basketball at Concordia University in Irvine, California, where he met Angela, his wife, who also played college basketball. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? 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"She doesn't just get the rebounds in her area; she gets the tough ones. While a . 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. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana)
Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. He has plans to improve on his 3-point shooting after . 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. All rights reserved. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? Don't use obscene, vulgar, 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. Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. Jaime Jaquez Jr. sinks bucket at end of the first half. "I think for us, we can win a game in different ways and thats why were confident we can beat anyone," Jaquez says about this season's Bruins. "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. 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. What would it mean to you to be the second? The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. He has totaled 72 assists and 55 turnovers and ranks second on the team with 44 steals (averaging 1.5 steals per game). Thats who he is. I did it all the way up to college and loved it. 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. I was just waiting for an opportunity. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him.". The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, right, grabs for a rebound in front of UCLA forward Adem Bona during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.