Threats of harming another ARIZONA. 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 What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. That, or the nachos supreme was my order. 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. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) March 23, 2022 2:46 pm ET. Be truthful. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her family. Earlier this year, Russell (Stong) and I were playing pickup soccer with the womens soccer team, who won the national championship. I love getting out and playing soccer. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? Plain and simple, if you want to win, thats what I can do. 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. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. 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 . March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. Winning a national title would mean I could wipe my hands and say what I needed. It has been a great season so far for No. Well, why would I think about anything else? When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Jaime is a big-time player. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Adem Bona reacts during the second half of their game against Utah on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. It was a heck of an effort. Hes going to learn. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Very few guys in college basketball can score without the offense. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 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. Tygers leadership is amazing. Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . He just always makes great decisions for us. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. 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. (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. Everybody was like family in our neighborhood. National championship. 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. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. 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. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. burned the Buffaloes for 23 points and 13 rebounds earlier this season. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. Thats huge to me and really is something that I want to make happen. 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. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell . My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. It was a heck of an effort. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Jaquez leads the Bruins with 7.9 boards. FILE - UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) is defended by Stanford forwards Maxime Raynaud (42) and Harrison Ingram (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. In high school, he earned recognition in local newspapers as one of the first Mexican American players in the area to compete at an elite level. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. ", 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. Clear skies. If it doesn't, then what are we really here for?" Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. I was just waiting for an opportunity. 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. I think weve got a lot of different options and thats led us to become more athletic this season. Marcos is there now too. 20d; 0:31. Hes been our point guard for four years. (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. 4 UCLA to Host No. UCLA had rolled off the games first 17 points while making all eight shots. Although, Id head back there if they want to do an NIL deal (laughs). Kendric Davis (Memphis) Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. I wear it for him. 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. Be brief. 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. What would it mean to you to be the second? Keep posts to 75 words or less. "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. I love my friends. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. "I love representing a country and representing a culture of something bigger than myself as well," he said. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. Now were selling out games.. (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. Micks intensity level is off the charts, and his coaching tank is always full. Well eat and talk about the game. 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. I would play baseball. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. Choose wisely! SoFi Stadium. "And I started to appreciate it a lot more.". The Bruins held a 50-29 halftime lead after shooting 62.9% to Stanfords 43.5% and forcing nine Cardinal turnovers. The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . The animated . (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Keba Keita, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. watch the ball get away during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Maxx Flash Deal: Get 100GB, unlimited local outgoing calls and 2GB Roaming Data. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? How did you fall in love with basketball? But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. 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. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. 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. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism "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. More help could be on the way soon. (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. It's a really cool dynamic. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. shoots as Utah guard Marco Anthony defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. While Jaime came in under the radar, Gabriela entered UCLA with plenty of hype as part of the top-ranked recruiting class in the country. With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. But the . You could try different things with ball handling and making your own shots, so Id go to the parks growing up and try out all kinds of things. It was a layup drill.. Kobe Bryant. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. 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. It's the foundation of their unity. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. "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. But that he left it in a better place from where he found it. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. Create a password that only you will remember. Weve been among the top teams in the fewest turnovers (this year, 17th nationally with just 10.4 turnovers per game). Use the "Report" link on 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. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. 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. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. Dont knowingly lie about anyone or Hes going to learn. 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. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. 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. each comment to let us know of rule violations. 8 Arizona Wildcats after Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 26 points in UCLA's 79-61 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. While a . 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. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. 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. The game against the Wildcats will feature a matchup of the two favorites for player of the year. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. 15d; 0:19. Mar 4, 2023 Updated 6 min ago. 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. 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. Things like that. A projected second-round pick in the 2023 NBA draft per ESPN, Jaime Jr. could become one of the few players with Mexican heritage to compete in the NBA. Our transition has gotten a lot better. I would say mission accomplished. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. (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. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. 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 The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) Jaime is a big-time player. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Bruins (25-8) upset No. 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. And it's good for our family. 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Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. I remember I was very young. (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. 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. All rights reserved. I feel like every time Im on the floor, I keep smiling and am so happy to be playing with these guys," said Jaquez, who is averaging 17.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. He has totaled 72 assists and 55 turnovers and ranks second on the team with 44 steals (averaging 1.5 steals per game). (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. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. It was incredible. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. Well, now were starting to get to the hard hitters here. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Gabriela confesses she also picked UCLA because she wanted to stay close to those she loves. National championship. StubHub Ticket Market Place, UCLA's Jaquez Jr. That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. "It was basketball and life goals. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. Internet forum rules Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. 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. 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. 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. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. All posts are property of The Daily News LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 2023 NCAA Tournament Projections: UNC, ASU remain on the bubble, College basketball tiers: Big 12, Big Ten headline best conference tournaments, Antoine Davis falls four points shy of breaking Pete Maravich's NCAA scoring record, Marquette, UConn and Providence highlight big weekend on FOX, Illinois' Matthew Mayer returns to practice after 'caffeine poisoning', 2023 NCAA Conference Tournament Tracker: Schedule, automatic bids, Five burning questions as college basketball enters March, Iowa State dismisses Caleb Grill for failing to meet expectations. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. 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. : bit.ly/23alm-68. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers). "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. (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. The Weeknd. And I said, 'Get an offer from UCLA,' 'Get a scholarship,' 'Be nicer to my brothers' and 'Make a left-handed layup.' The next day against Michigan State in the final game of the tournament, the Camarillo, California native got his first career start. I loved how creative you could get with it. It was definitely a thought. When youre growing up in Southern California, you quickly learn that its the best institution for basketball that you could go to. 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. 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. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. 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). 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. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, left, tries to keep the ball from UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. More . 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? Jaquez played 37 minutes, Campbell 36 and Bailey 32, numbers that Cronin regretted even after his team posted its third consecutive victory. Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. It was right by my house growing up so that made it convenient. Copyright UCLA Athletics. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes a nice move for the layup. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. 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.
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