Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Jaime Jaquez Jr. eyes hoop dreams at UCLA, Mexico, PanAms - ESPN.com Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. Jaquez Jr. and Tubelis are the only Pac-12 student-athletes on the list of 15 players. Not a lot of people can say that. Jaime Jaquez Jr. helps No. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. expected to play against North Carolina (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. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? Jaime was expected to be one of UCLAs leaders at the start of the season. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Thats why I wear 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. 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. 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 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. (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. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. No. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. I played first base and was a pitcher, too. 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. (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. (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. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. 23 Chicago White Sox. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. (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. It has been a great season so far for No. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. Theres so much opportunity and with NIL, theres so much potential. 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. 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. I would say mission accomplished. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. that is degrading to another person. 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. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. Jaquez and No. 4 UCLA host No. 8 Arizona | Sports | The Daily News Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 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. 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 thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. sinks bucket at end of the first half. Postgame - Jaime Jaquez Jr., David Singleton (Jan. 26, 2023) 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith 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 a 3 from the corner. 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. Invalid password or account does not exist. Internet forum rules Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth All rights reserved. This offseason, Jaquez opted to . Zach Edey (Purdue) BOTTOM LINE: No. Its the Dodgers. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. "I just wanted to make sure that they won first and I wanted them to go through the steps," he said. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. Armando Bacot (North Carolina) mostrar anuncios y contenido personalizados basados en perfiles de inters; medir la efectividad de los anuncios y el contenido personalizados, y. desarrollar y mejorar nuestros productos y servicios. Well, growing up I played football, soccer, golf, baseball and basketball. UCLA plays at Colorado on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. In high school, I could do whatever I wanted. We won't share it with anyone else. Limited time only! Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. Week 4.5: Andrew Platek let me down and he doesn't even play for UNC Dont knowingly lie about anyone or 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. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him.". 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. "It was basketball and life goals. 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. But his focus was solely on the freshman forward on the floor for UCLA. The Camarillo . 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. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. The third-generation basketball legacy of UCLA's Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to help the Bruins hold on for a 78-71 win. 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. Brandon Miller (Alabama) All in the family: how 3 generations of Jaquezes have You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. It helps that it was her dream school. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 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 siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court The Weeknd. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. 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. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. What made you want to play for Mick Cronin? 4 UCLA Posts 79-61 Victory Against Arizona State, Clark Among 10 Semifinalists for National Defensive Award, No. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. 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. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? Mar 4, 2023 Updated 6 min ago. 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. If I was going to go there for school, it meant that we would have to make results happen in March. Story Links. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. Final Four: UCLA's Jquez Jr. playing for Mexican, American heritages Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. Things like that. Its just so many things to get in when youve got all these freshmen, just so much to teach, Cronin said. The game capped a hectic weekend -- three high school or college basketball events in 24 hours -- for the family, who wear "Team Jaquez" shirts to games. (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. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). Edit yourself. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. looks to drive against Utah during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Mac Etienne shoots as Utah forward Bostyn Holt defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. But he can do it.". I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, right, grabs for a rebound in front of UCLA forward Adem Bona during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. Gabriela adds, "I really don't care if they see me as Jaime's little sister. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. 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. This is the nation's oldest such award and the only one named after a former player. 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. 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. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. The pride in those moments permeates the Jaquez family's bond. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Utah guard Marco Anthony (10) drives against UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. 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. With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. 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. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. I think she just has a winning attitude. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. We have a good team capable of winning games.. Stanfords first nine possessions ended in futile fashion. 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. 4 Bruins' Sweet 16 game against No . Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. In 1998, the award was named in honor of Oscar Robertson, a Hall of Fame player at the University of Cincinnati and a two-time recipient of the USBWA's Player of the Year award. But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. 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. Hes been our point guard for four years. I still go out and golf. Jaquez's ankle has been the biggest storyline heading into Friday's matchup, and Bruins coach Mick Cronin says he is 'going to try'. The game against the Wildcats will feature a matchup of the two favorites for player of the year. 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. 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. Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. (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. 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. "She doesn't just get the rebounds in her area; she gets the tough ones. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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. Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". Oh no, I had to retire it. The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. 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. Thats easy: to win a national championship. In a sport with limited Mexican representation -- Juan Toscano-Anderson (Marquette), Jorge Gutierrez (Cal), Horacio Llamas (Grand Canyon) and Eduardo Najera (Oklahoma) are four of just five NBA players with Mexican heritage since 1946, while Evina Westbrook (UConn) became the WNBA's first Mexican-American player when she was drafted by the Seattle Storm in 2022 -- the Jaquez family's legacy might be unprecedented. 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 . Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. 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 . The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Theyve meant a lot and have been very supportive from the start. 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. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell . Hours previously, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the . Be brief. "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. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. 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. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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