Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. A lot of people in Mexico would love to see someone else in the NBA. Now, back to basketball. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. 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 This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. 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. Jaime Jr. said he tells his sister. 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. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. It came from Mamba. 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. 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. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. 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. 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. 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. But Im older now and starting to get a little bit more wisdom. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 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. And it's good for our family. It's the foundation of their unity. 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. 8 Arizona Wildcats after Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 26 points in UCLA's 79-61 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils. UCLA plays at Colorado on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. All rights reserved. Jaquez scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to help the Bruins hold on for a 78-71 win. 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. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? person will not be tolerated. What was your Taco Bell order? Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. But that's not his focus. The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. ICYMI also features select historical content. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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 . Limited time only! It was a layup drill.. Learning about him, and all the championships he won, made me want to be a part of UCLA. 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. No. It was an absolute dream come true. Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd discusses his team's "game-by-game" approach, sharing that as an answer to how the Wildcats have . Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. But the . After Hours Tour. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. (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. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . Jaquez has deflected talk of individual honors and said the only thing he concentrates on is team honors, and trying to get UCLA (26-4) a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. 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I want them to say that he left a legacy here. 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. Im all in on the Dodgers. (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 you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. 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. 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). 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. 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. You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. UCLA seniors Jaime Jaquez Jr. and David Singleton met with reporters at the Galen Center after the Bruins dropped a 77-64 decision in a Pac-12 contest. But he quickly rose to first in Cronins book in that win over Chaminade, going for 17 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". Cuando utilizas nuestros sitios y aplicaciones, usamos. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. It was a heck of an effort. 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. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. Antoine Davis (Detroit) Jaquez said the most important part of the game-opening spurt was what the Bruins did defensively. Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) drives against UCLA guard Amari Bailey (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. 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. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slams home big dunk. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Jaime is a big-time player. Gabriela Jaquez, Jaime's younger sister, is an incoming freshman on the UCLA women's basketball team who was the No. SoFi Stadium. 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. Thats who he is. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him.". The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. But he quickly rose to first in Cronin's book in that win over Chaminade, going for 17 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. 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. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. I am elite in Mario Super Smash Bros. Im also a surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, but snowboardings kind of hard out in L.A. Kendric Davis (Memphis) $15 M1 Maxx SIM-only plan with 100GB Forever. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. Our transition has gotten a lot better. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. 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. I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. 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. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. Now were selling out games.. 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. Very few guys in college basketball can score without the offense. Zach Edey (Purdue) Maxx Flash Deal: Get 100GB, unlimited local outgoing calls and 2GB Roaming Data. 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. Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. Well, why would I think about anything else? 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. Thats why I wear No. 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. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. 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. The press is the last thing.. 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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. Since college hoops season, if I make a visit it comes in the summertime. He's now amidst another strong start, keeping UCLA as a perennial contender in the Pac-12. It's more than a tradition; it's a legacy Gabriela and Jaime Jr. have cherished. "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. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Winning a national title would mean I could wipe my hands and say what I needed. BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Arizona, Jaime is on pace to become only the sixth player in conference history to rank in the top five in the Pac-12 in scoring, rebounding and steals. Choose wisely! They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. In high school, I could do whatever I wanted. 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. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Marco Anthony drives against UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Thats something I would take great pride in. Oh no, I had to retire it. 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. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. Its such a great country. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . Low 64F. I would play baseball. 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. All posts are property of The Daily News 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. But that he left it in a better place from where he found it. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool. Hours previously, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the . 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. 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. Lorenzo Mata is a former player on the Mexican senior team and a former UCLA center who made two Final Four runs with the Bruins in 2006 and 2007. Note: A Spanish version of this story can be read here. 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. I dont think about anything else. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA) (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. 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. "I didn't want to leave and go to a new school and meet a bunch of people. Theres never a moment where Tyger isnt setting his teammates up for success. "Jaime is a big-time player. 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 a 3 from the corner. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. It's a really cool dynamic. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. Be truthful. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell . They could suck recently, this or that but when I get there, were going to be good. Theres no ifs, ands, or buts about it," he said. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. My parents got me involved in the sport, and I remember instantly loving the competitiveness of it. I wear it for him. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 23 Chicago White Sox. I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. 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"He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. It was a heck of an effort. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. Well, now were starting to get to the hard hitters here. Thats easy: to win a national championship. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. Story Links. Jaime Jaquez, Jr. goes up for a dunk at a spring tournament in California. It was a heck of an effort. It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. 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. Hes been our point guard for four years. Earlier this year, Russell (Stong) and I were playing pickup soccer with the womens soccer team, who won the national championship. 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. Its been great, man. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. It helps that it was her dream school. 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. He's an . Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. Hes the one who makes all of that happen. Dont knowingly lie about anyone or The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . The decision made waves within the Jaquez family, who still have roots in Mexico, including relatives living in Guadalajara. 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! I would say yes, due to my circumstances. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. What was it like throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium? I know I'm on my own path. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said.
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