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. Thats huge to me and really is something that I want to make happen. 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. Hes going to learn. 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. "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. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr., left, shoots over UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. Its the Dodgers. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. I would play baseball. Jaime Jaquez Sr. said the plan is for most of the family to be at Pauley Pavilion while some will be at the regional semifinal since both games are taking place simultaneously. 19 recruit in the class of 2022. But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. Jaquez Jr. and Tubelis are the only Pac-12 student-athletes on the list of 15 players. Throughout the revolution, Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. 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. He committed to UCLA in 2018 when the program was at one of its lowest points after firing Steve Alford less than a week before the start of conference play. 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 . Were moving a lot faster up and down the floor. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. 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. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. The rise of Jaime Jr. and Gabriela is a testament to the support and love that surrounds them and the sacrifices made before they were born. 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. (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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slams home big dunk. 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. Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. Its just been a lot of fun being able to hang out with him outside of basketball and doing other things, she said. 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. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. I am elite in Mario Super Smash Bros. Im also a surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, but snowboardings kind of hard out in L.A. Everything was a downer from there, Jordan Adams breaking his foot in the Pac-12 tournament and coach Ben Howland getting fired after . Oscar Tschiebwe (Kentucky) 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. 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. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 4 Bruins' Sweet 16 game against No . My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. Jaime is a big-time player. All for just $15 (U.P. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. 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! March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. I would say yes, due to my circumstances. If you didnt play basketball what would you do? 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. 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. Bar none. (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. Jaquez leads the Bruins with 7.9 boards. 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. Lets turn to your classmate and point guard, Tyger Campbell (12.2 PPG, 4.8 APG). Stanfords first nine possessions ended in futile fashion. The best piece of advice came from my dad, and its actually something that he got by reading Coach Wooden: Be quick, but not in a hurry. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Only a few seconds after tipoff, UCLAs Jaylen Clark double-teamed Brandon Ingram, the extra help confounding the Stanford forward and forcing a traveling violation. Jaime Jr. and Gabriela still return to Camarillo during the season. Thats the mentality that Jaquez has had since he arrived in Westwood to a program that went 17-16 the season beforehand and was an after-thought nationally. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. 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. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. It was a heck of an effort. BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. I remember I was very young. 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 Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. Although, Id head back there if they want to do an NIL deal (laughs). Start your morning with the top headlines each day. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. $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 . Its been great, man. Going into Saturdays regular-season finale against No. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the 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. I played first base and was a pitcher, too. Start your 2023 wellness journey with insurance, (Godofredo A. Vsquez / Associated Press). Hes been our point guard for four years. "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in . My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. 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. 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. I couldnt ask for two better parents. 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. 4 UCLA to Host No. Be nice. My parents got me involved in the sport, and I remember instantly loving the competitiveness of it. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Low 64F. Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. 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. 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. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. 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? (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Wilguens Junior Exacte celebrates a play during the second half of their game against UCLA on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. In high school, I could do whatever I wanted. It has been a great season so far for No. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. 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. person will not be tolerated. What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? 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. 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. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Everybody was like family in our neighborhood. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. Jaquez's ankle has been the biggest storyline heading into Friday's matchup, and Bruins coach Mick Cronin says he is 'going to try'. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Be truthful. 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. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. I want them to say that he left a legacy here. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. Keep posts to 75 words or less. 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. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. It sure sounds like it. Last time I was there, I went for a cousins wedding. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. 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).
