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. It came from Mamba. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic drives as UCLA guard Amari Bailey defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. (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. 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. 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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. I bet on myself and my ability to step into this program and lead its turnaround. Zach Edey (Purdue) Jaquez's ankle has been the biggest storyline heading into Friday's matchup, and Bruins coach Mick Cronin says he is 'going to try'. Hes an everyday guy, thats why. 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. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. We all knew each other and spent a ton of time together. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. 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. Jaquez scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to help the Bruins hold on for a 78-71 win. Jaime Jaquez Jr. helps No. Theyve meant a lot and have been very supportive from the start. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Learning about him, and all the championships he won, made me want to be a part of UCLA. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. Theyre a major set play team, so if we dont let them run their sets, we just thought they were going to be lost and not know what to do.. proporcionarte nuestros sitios y aplicaciones; autenticar usuarios, aplicar medidas de seguridad y evitar el spam y los abusos, y. medir el uso que haces de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. 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. Choose wisely! 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. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. Micks intensity level is off the charts, and his coaching tank is always full. : bit.ly/23alm-68. Lets turn to your classmate and point guard, Tyger Campbell (12.2 PPG, 4.8 APG). names allowed. The US Basketball Writers Association revealed the 15-man late season watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy on Thursday, and UCLA men's basketball guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. made the cut. We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. On Sunday morning, the family will quickly head to Las Vegas as the Bruins look to win the conference women's tournament for the first time since 2006. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. 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She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". Si no quieres que nosotros ni nuestros socios utilicemos cookies y datos personales para estos propsitos adicionales, haz clic en Rechazar todo. 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. 24. 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. "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. It's an adjustment from high school. LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. Oscar Tschiebwe (Kentucky) 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. 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. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. Create a password that only you will remember. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? I would play baseball. Story Links. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. 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 it doesn't, then what are we really here for?" Once married, Gloria, who did not speak English then, created a thriving hair salon business in Camarillo. 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. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. Hes the one who makes all of that happen. Jaquez poured in 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds-per-game that season, then averaged 13.9 PPG last year. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . Hes going to learn. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chandler/UCLA). "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Armando Bacot (North Carolina) Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. 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. 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). But his focus was solely on the freshman forward on the floor for UCLA. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. 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. Jaime is a big-time player. 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. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! 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Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Maxx Flash Deal: Get 100GB, unlimited local outgoing calls and 2GB Roaming Data. ", 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. You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. 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. 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. 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. 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. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. Because of the way he pushes us and works for our success, it makes you want to play even harder for him. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. It was incredible. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. We play very similarly. Invalid password or account does not exist. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. Your younger sister Gabriela is a freshman at UCLA, was the co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game and a five-star recruit. It sure sounds like it. 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. have pegged UCLA at No. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. Its the Dodgers. 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 rights reserved. At the head of one of the tables sat Ezequiel and Gloria, Jaime Jr. and Gabriela's grandparents. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. I would say yes, due to my circumstances. "When we need a bucket, it's pretty simple where we go. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. We'll get there.". (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Marco Anthony looks to pass the ball as UCLA guard Jaylen Clark defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Gabriela Jaquez, Jaime's younger sister, is an incoming freshman on the UCLA women's basketball team who was the No. He wanted them to become versatile players but still have fun. Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. SoFi Stadium. With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. 4 UCLA to Host No. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. It was then that the Bruins turned to a savvy friend to get them through the tough times. I usually go once or twice a year. Marcos is there now too. What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? Your first road game is your scariest road game, especially with all our freshmen, UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, so I was really happy with the way we started out and we rode that the rest of the way.. "One of the things I thought about, I just had all my friends," Jaime Jr. said. I know I'm on my own path. After arriving in America more than 50 years ago to visit her sister, she met Ezequiel. I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. 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). So whether I'm Mexican or not -- and I love to embrace my culture and that's who I am -- I'm a person at the end of the day.". 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. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. His play in recent weeks has enhanced his legacy on a team with national championship aspirations. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. Kris Murray (Iowa) It was right by my house growing up so that made it convenient. (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. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball. I love my friends. The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. 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. When youre growing up in Southern California, you quickly learn that its the best institution for basketball that you could go to. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. Copyright UCLA Athletics. 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. 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. A 10-second violation continued a procession of turnovers that made it seem as if Stanford had never faced a full-court press. 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 . ARIZONA. 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. and may be republished in print. (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. 4 UCLA Posts 79-61 Victory Against Arizona State, Clark Among 10 Semifinalists for National Defensive Award, No. 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. (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. Jaime Jaquez, Jr. goes up for a dunk at a spring tournament in California. Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. (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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. 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. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. It's a really cool dynamic. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check.
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