That, or the nachos supreme was my order. Be proactive. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. "Jaime is a big-time player. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Keba Keita (13) blocks a shot by UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic drives as UCLA guard Amari Bailey defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as . When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. But it would hardly be a wasted trip, as Cronin learned everything he needed to know about then-freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Zach Edey (Purdue) 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. We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him. 24. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Adem Bona dunks over Utah center Keba Keita, left, as Utah forward Bostyn Holt looks on during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. 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. 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. 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. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. In high school, he earned recognition in local newspapers as one of the first Mexican American players in the area to compete at an elite level. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. 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. You talk about your dad showing you what UCLA was all about. I would play baseball. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. How did you fall in love with basketball? The Wildcats are 14-5 in Pac-12 play. Dont knowingly lie about anyone or Jaquez said the most important part of the game-opening spurt was what the Bruins did defensively. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. Tyler Kolek (Marquette) College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA) "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. Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". That was a great way to come out and just put our foot on their neck, Bailey said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Freshman guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has Mexican heritage on his father's side and spent time competing with Team Mexico at the Pan American Games in the summer of 2019. Kris Murray (Iowa) But he quickly rose to first in Cronins book in that win over Chaminade, going for 17 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step . Its really our versatility and ability to switch and move defensively. (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. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives as Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) First off, I love reading philosophy. 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. I was just waiting for an opportunity. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Jaime Jaquez Jr. helps No. Be truthful. No more than two posts per thread My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. Its been a really impactful way to learn a lot on the entertainment side of things as well as marketing and understanding what consumers want. But his focus was solely on the freshman forward on the floor for UCLA. Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. 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. 4 UCLA Posts 79-61 Victory Against Arizona State, Clark Among 10 Semifinalists for National Defensive Award, No. So whether I'm Mexican or not -- and I love to embrace my culture and that's who I am -- I'm a person at the end of the day.". As Jaime Jr. and Gabriela displayed early signs that they might have a future in basketball, Jaime Sr. coached his children at the AAU level but never accelerated their development. Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. Well, why would I think about anything else? Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. I love my friends. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. runs into Utah guard Marco Anthony during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. ARIZONA. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. 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. Hes the one who makes all of that happen. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. A lot of people in Mexico would love to see someone else in the NBA. Mata has mentored Jquez Jr., who said Mata . 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. In four seasons under coach Mick Cronin, Jaquez has emerged as a fan favorite and one of Cronins favorite players who has played for him all four years. 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. Whats the best piece of advice you have ever gotten? 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. Jaquez and No. 4 UCLA host No. 8 Arizona | Sports | The Daily News She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the Bruins. If you didnt play basketball what would you do? Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. 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. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? 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. The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. The Weeknd. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. But Ezequiel remembers convincing his father to build a rim for him and his brother, Dick, to practice with. The chant that serenaded the Bruins after Jaquez stole an inbounds pass for a breakaway dunk provided comforting familiarity in their first true road game of the season. Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Jaime Jaquez, Jr. goes up for a dunk at a spring tournament in California. (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. But he still laments the game's old rules. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Keep posts to 75 words or less. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. Its just so many things to get in when youve got all these freshmen, just so much to teach, Cronin said. The Bruins held a 50-29 halftime lead after shooting 62.9% to Stanfords 43.5% and forcing nine Cardinal turnovers. 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. 19 recruit in the class of 2022. 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes a nice move for the layup. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah 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. (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. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. If the way the Bruins unleashed it in the first half is any indication, theyre quick learners. Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah Be nice. 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). 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr (@trippplej) Instagram photos and videos Why UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. is in race for Pac-12 player of year Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. Plain and simple, if you want to win, thats what I can do. Last time I was there, I went for a cousins wedding. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. $18) with no contract. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. 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. ", 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. 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? 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 lot of people get lost in that. 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 had rolled off the games first 17 points while making all eight shots. Its the Dodgers. I usually go once or twice a year. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Real names required. Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. All rights reserved. Jaime Jaquez Jr. #4 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after getting fouled with Johnny Juzang of the UCLA Bruins during the second half against the Marquette. each comment to let us know of rule violations. Arizona State takes road win streak into matchup with No. 4 UCLA 15 finalists on 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy watch list lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. 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. UCLA - UNC: Jaime Jaquez Jr. day-to-day for Sweet 16 Hes an everyday guy, thats why. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. 1. Your younger sister Gabriela is a freshman at UCLA, was the co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game and a five-star recruit. Edit yourself. 4 UCLA to Host No. 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. We all knew each other and spent a ton of time together. The moment I touched the ball, I didnt want to stop holding it. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. 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 "Hes going to help a team win right away because hes made UCLA win for three years, and hes going to have the experience to do that," Cronin said at Pac-12 media days. I would say mission accomplished. Antoine Davis (Detroit) Very few guys in college basketball can score without the offense. Oscar Tschiebwe (Kentucky) ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. Jaime Jaquez Jr. Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images I came here on a mission, and that was to restore UCLA to glory. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. I did it all the way up to college and loved it. Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. 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. 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