The first word I want them to say is "legacy." Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. Well, why would I think about anything else? 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. 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. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. McClendon has already helped by providing another practice body thats allowed UCLA to enhance the full-court press thats worked so effectively the last two games. But it would hardly be a wasted trip, as Cronin learned everything he needed to know about then-freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. Kris Murray (Iowa) "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. 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. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. Now, back to basketball. Were moving a lot faster up and down the floor. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. 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. You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. It was a layup drill.. Micks intensity level is off the charts, and his coaching tank is always full. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. 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. 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. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, left, drives to the basket as UCLA forward Adem Bona defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Jaquez scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to help the Bruins hold on for a 78-71 win. It was my favorite. 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. 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. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . I feel like my teammates believe in me.. Zach Edey (Purdue) Tygers leadership is amazing. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals, https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball, https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll, Guest commentary: End of Texas' open beaches might be near, Long-voyage Carnival ship to sail from Galveston, New Port Bolivar-Galveston ferry to shore up aged fleet, Man slain in League City a longtime teacher, coach, Second store in Galveston County enters fights against opioid overdoses, Galveston police reviewing whether patrol unit hit crash victim, Biz Buzz: Main St. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. (2) shoots as UCLA guard Amari Bailey defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. Kobe Bryant. A lot of people get lost in that. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. Jaquez Jr. and Tubelis are the only Pac-12 student-athletes on the list of 15 players. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. He has plans to improve on his 3-point shooting after . Jaime Jaquez, Jr. goes up for a dunk at a spring tournament in California. I was just waiting for an opportunity. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. Invalid password or account does not exist. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. A 10-second violation continued a procession of turnovers that made it seem as if Stanford had never faced a full-court press. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. I had to get the loaded griller. Its extremely busy, but were proud of all of them, Jaime Sr. said. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the Bruins. Antoine Davis (Detroit) 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. Hes going to learn. 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? Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. We won't share it with anyone else. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. 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. 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. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. Edit yourself. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. 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. 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. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. 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. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. (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. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. "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. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) drives between Arizona's Oumar Ballo, left, and Arizona's Pelle Larsson (3) during the Pac-12 tournament championship game on March 12 in Las Vegas. If they can beat Washington State in the championship game Sunday, it would improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Kendric Davis (Memphis) A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her family. We grew up in a small community that was really close-knit. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. 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. 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. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. But I don't feel any pressure. 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. 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list 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. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. person will not be tolerated. It has been a great season so far for No. Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth consecutive win Kirill Kaprizov scores twice as Wild slip past Canucks 2-1 Warriors third-quarter outburst leads to key win over Clippers Real names required. Jaquez's ankle has been the biggest storyline heading into Friday's matchup, and Bruins coach Mick Cronin says he is 'going to try'. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. Jaime Jaquez Jr. burned the Buffaloes for 23 points and 13 rebounds earlier this season. We play very similarly. I would say yes, due to my circumstances. Jaime was expected to be one of UCLAs leaders at the start of the season. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 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. It's a really cool dynamic. 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. Your younger sister Gabriela is a freshman at UCLA, was the co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game and a five-star recruit. Gabriela confesses she also picked UCLA because she wanted to stay close to those she loves. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. ICYMI also features select historical content. Maxx Flash Deal: Get 100GB, unlimited local outgoing calls and 2GB Roaming Data. He just always makes great decisions for us. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA) Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. I was just waiting for an opportunity. Theres never a moment where Tyger isnt setting his teammates up for success. We won't share it with anyone else. 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. 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. 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. Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. Don't threaten. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 1. But he still laments the game's old rules. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell tallied 17 points and eight assists for the Bruins, who held the Cardinal (3-5, 0-1) to 45.3% shooting and 17 turnovers. Receive updates on the latest issues of Coast Monthly. Well eat and talk about the game. This is the nation's oldest such award and the only one named after a former player. Jaquez poured in 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds-per-game that season, then averaged 13.9 PPG last year. UCLA's David Singleton, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell spoke to media members at Desert Financial Arena after the Bruins defeated Arizona State, 74-62, . (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. Bruins (25-8) upset No. 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 other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. I was just waiting for an opportunity. She is third on the team in 3-point accuracy at 36%. Like most top prospects today, both Gabriela and Jaime Jr. had the opportunity to transfer to other high schools or prep programs. 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. 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. It was a heck of an effort. each comment to let us know of rule violations. 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. Thats huge to me and really is something that I want to make happen. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. I want them to say that he left a legacy here. The Weeknd. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. 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. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Oh no, I had to retire it. 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. Create a password that only you will remember. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. 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"He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? I made it clear to him that it was my dream to reach the NBA, and he and my mom couldnt have been more supportive of it. The Camarillo . 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. It was an absolute dream come true. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. What would it mean to you to be the second? Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. "But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. 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. How did you fall in love with basketball? 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. All rights reserved. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . 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. 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. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. I love my friends. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. The Wildcats are 14-5 in Pac-12 play. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. 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. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. Theyve meant a lot and have been very supportive from the start. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. Copyright UCLA Athletics. How are you two alike? It also has dramatically improved his standing in a two-man race for Pac-12 player of the year, along with Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis. 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. Shes very different from me off the court. 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. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana) March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Population Growth by County, 2000-2007. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been named a first-team preseason All-American in the Field of 68's Almanac, among the most comprehensive guides to the college hoops season. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. 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. 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. Not a lot of people can say that. names allowed. 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. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. And I said, 'Get an offer from UCLA,' 'Get a scholarship,' 'Be nicer to my brothers' and 'Make a left-handed layup.' 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. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. 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. have pegged UCLA at No. Guest commentary: End of Texas' open beaches might be near, Long-voyage Carnival ship to sail from Galveston, New Port Bolivar-Galveston ferry to shore up aged fleet, Man slain in League City a longtime teacher, coach, Second store in Galveston County enters fights against opioid overdoses, Galveston police reviewing whether patrol unit hit crash victim, Biz Buzz: Main St. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. : bit.ly/23alm-68. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Whats the best piece of advice you have ever gotten? Choose wisely! It sure sounds like it. 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. 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. Seven turnovers and two missed shots later, the Cardinal remained scoreless. Don't use obscene, vulgar, I cant eat it like that anymore. More help could be on the way soon.