She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. Shes very different from me off the court. The Bruins will close their regular-season schedule at home against Arizona on Saturday, March 4. Our transition has gotten a lot better. UCLA is sixth in the Pac-12 in rebounding with 32.7 rebounds. Like most top prospects today, both Gabriela and Jaime Jr. had the opportunity to transfer to other high schools or prep programs. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. 22d; 0:21. But I don't feel any pressure. Don't threaten. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. 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. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. 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. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chandler/UCLA). 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. Well eat and talk about the game. Were moving a lot faster up and down the floor. Cronin blamed himself for his teams second-half letdown, saying he should have played his reserves more to keep his starters fresh and the intensity level as high as it was early in the game. The Weeknd. It's a really cool dynamic. 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. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. "When we need a bucket, it's pretty simple where we go. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. 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. That was a great way to come out and just put our foot on their neck, Bailey said. Theres never a moment where Tyger isnt setting his teammates up for success. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers). 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. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. I was just waiting for an opportunity. UCLA is 23- when it . It was definitely a thought. 21 Bruins persevere for an 80-66 victory in their Pac-12 Conference opener after having scored the games first 17 points. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. Choose wisely! names allowed. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. After arriving in America more than 50 years ago to visit her sister, she met Ezequiel. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). "I didn't want to leave and go to a new school and meet a bunch of people. Marcos is there now too. And it's good for our family. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Antoine Davis (Detroit) Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter. (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. Don't use obscene, vulgar, Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jaquez Jr. leads No. 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. And I said, 'Get an offer from UCLA,' 'Get a scholarship,' 'Be nicer to my brothers' and 'Make a left-handed layup.' 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list Its really our versatility and ability to switch and move defensively. Micks intensity level is off the charts, and his coaching tank is always full. "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. Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. 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. Being from Camarillo, how much did you think about going to UCLA when you were growing up? Thats easy: to win a national championship. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. 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. All rights reserved. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. Start your 2023 wellness journey with insurance, (Godofredo A. Vsquez / Associated Press). Jaime Jr. said he tells his sister. (Laughs). Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. It was incredible. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. ", 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. 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. 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. BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits 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. 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. 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. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Men's Basketball She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". She smiled when showing off the pictures of the gathering, particularly one: More than 100 members, including Jaime Jr., Gabriela and others from California, standing in front of a church she once attended as a youth. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. that is degrading to another person. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? Stand behind what you post. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard David Singleton passes the ball away from Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. "Jaime is a big . I think it would be eye-opening for people in Mexico to understand that if you follow your dream, it can happen. 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 real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Internet forum rules 10, nationally. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. 24. Its always on my mind because were this close to the moment and weve been close before. But they'll see them in between visits, too. 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. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. $15 M1 Maxx SIM-only plan with 100GB Forever. In all seriousness, I played basketball and baseball in high school, but Ive continued to play soccer, and golf, and Ill go out and throw a football every now and then. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. "She's doing a great job," Jaime . 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. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 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. 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. Senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. banked in a short jumper and made a layup amid a sea of bodies to help the No. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) $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 . All posts are property of The Daily News Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. 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. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. anything. 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. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. She is third on the team in 3-point accuracy at 36%. No more than two posts per thread Be brief. (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. Very few guys in college basketball can score without the offense. Sometimes, its easy for a guy to want to take a day off or get some rest. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. 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. 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. I would play baseball. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him." 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. Low 64F. person will not be tolerated. 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. (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. You talk about your dad showing you what UCLA was all about. First off, I love reading philosophy. Seven turnovers and two missed shots later, the Cardinal remained scoreless. Utah center Keba . It's more than a tradition; it's a legacy Gabriela and Jaime Jr. have cherished. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Be proactive. It sure sounds like it. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson shoots over UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. It helps that it was her dream school. I want them to say that he left a legacy here. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell . Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. Population Growth by County, 2000-2007. Mar 4, 2023 Updated 6 min ago. 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. Para obtener ms informacin sobre cmo utilizamos tus datos personales, consulta nuestra Poltica de privacidad y Poltica de cookies. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. Oscar Tschiebwe (Kentucky) He has totaled 72 assists and 55 turnovers and ranks second on the team with 44 steals (averaging 1.5 steals per game). 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. 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 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. We won't share it with anyone else. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. 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 wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 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. 20 Colorado 61-49 to earn a berth in the Pac-12 Conference championship game for the Tyler Kolek (Marquette) Kris Murray (Iowa) (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). 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. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. Low 64F. Jaime is a big-time player. What was your Taco Bell order? Gabriela confesses she also picked UCLA because she wanted to stay close to those she loves. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. I just wanted to play with them and see what I could do. 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. Mata has mentored Jquez Jr., who said Mata . My dad is from there. It's the foundation of their unity. I had to get the loaded griller. I loved how creative you could get with it. I bet on myself and my ability to step into this program and lead its turnaround. Ive gotten a lot of opportunities. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana) Choose wisely! During the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1920, a few battles were fought in the Mexican towns just across the border from Arizonan border settlements. "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. 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. 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. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives as Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. 15d; 0:19. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. Once married, Gloria, who did not speak English then, created a thriving hair salon business in Camarillo. Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. grabs a handful of UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the fight for a rebound in the second half of the Wildcats' 58-52 win over the Bruins on Jan. 21 in McKale Center. No. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. 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. All for just $15 (U.P. Kendric Davis (Memphis) Sept. 16, 2022 10:45 a.m. UCLA men's basketball senior guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been a cornerstone of the program since his freshman year in 2019-2020. SALT LAKE CITY Even when few other Bruins seemed to be able to get it going in the second half, UCLA could count on Jaime Jaquez Jr. 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. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. 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. (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. 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. Galveston, Second weekend of Mardi Gras kicks off in Galveston, Children, pets shine as second weekend of Mardi Gras wraps up, First weekend of Mardi Gras comes to a close, Hispanic Santa Fe woman jailed in Confederate battle flag flap, Biden is finishing the job of destroying the US, Some see proposed law as assault on Texas Open Beaches Act, Threats of lawsuits loom for League City's library committee, Join us in a 'bold experiment' in our online forums, League City library ordinance an assault on civil rights, The best attitude about casino gambling is skepticism, Asking hard questions is never irresponsible, Guest commentary: U.S. can move toward a rational immigration policy. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. Since college hoops season, if I make a visit it comes in the summertime. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. : bit.ly/23alm-68. Keep it clean. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. All rights reserved. Lets turn to your classmate and point guard, Tyger Campbell (12.2 PPG, 4.8 APG). 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. I think she just has a winning attitude. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. National championship. It was then that the Bruins turned to a savvy friend to get them through the tough times. 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. To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. March 02, 2023, 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). Jaquez Jr. and Tubelis are the only Pac-12 student-athletes on the list of 15 players. The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. While a meaningless game could have been hard for some to get up for, Jaquez made the most of his minutes. (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. We were always going to the park when I was growing up, and summers were the best. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". He wanted them to become versatile players but still have fun. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. Thats massive. I usually go once or twice a year. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. 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. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further.
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