4 UCLA held off a late Utah rally to win 78-71 and inch closer to their first Pac-12 regular season title since 2013. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. I cant eat it like that anymore. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. Create a password that only you will remember. Senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. banked in a short jumper and made a layup amid a sea of bodies to help the No. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. Were moving a lot faster up and down the floor. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, left, looks to drive against UCLA forward Adem Bona during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. 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. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in . ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Population Growth by County, 2000-2007. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. And it's good for our family. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Jaquez Jr. has shot 48.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point distance (26-for-78). 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. "I didn't want to leave and go to a new school and meet a bunch of people. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. It came from Mamba. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step . 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), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. (2) shoots as UCLA guard Amari Bailey defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. I would say mission accomplished. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. Don't use obscene, vulgar, It was incredible. Gabriela confesses she also picked UCLA because she wanted to stay close to those she loves. Choose wisely! Jaime Jaquez Jr. helps No. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. "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. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. (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. "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. Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. 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. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. Mar 4, 2023 Updated 6 min ago. 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. 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. 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 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. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. "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. 4 UCLA hosts the No. I love getting out and playing soccer. Well, why would I think about anything else? Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. 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 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. 10, nationally. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? I would play baseball. Shes very different from me off the court. 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. The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. Everybody was like family in our neighborhood. It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. The Cardinal couldnt even get the ball past halfcourt on its next possession. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. 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Our transition has gotten a lot better. 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. Use the "Report" link on (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. It was definitely a thought. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. (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. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool. All rights reserved. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. (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. ICYMI also features select historical content. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. 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. Sometimes, its easy for a guy to want to take a day off or get some rest. Be brief. But it is their commitment to their bond and heritage that has allowed them to blossom on basketball courts throughout the West Coast for decades. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. Jaime is a big-time player. It has been a great season so far for No. Bar none. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. While a . BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. The decision made waves within the Jaquez family, who still have roots in Mexico, including relatives living in Guadalajara. Its extremely busy, but were proud of all of them, Jaime Sr. said. The highlights included what looked like a Bailey trapeze act given the way he flew toward the basket for a put-back dunk that had his teammates flapping towels on the bench in celebration. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. 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). LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. (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. We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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 blocked shots from Branden Carlson and Keba Keita. Hes going to learn. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. Our program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Jalen Hill. No pseudonyms or partial It helps that it was her dream school. Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. It was a heck of an effort. (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. "It was basketball and life goals. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) 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. 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list On the other hand, Im very low-key and mellow, but man, shes got an attitude and confidence. and stay on topic. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo . 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. 19 recruit in the class of 2022. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Its really our versatility and ability to switch and move defensively. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell . Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) Clear skies. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. Arizonas Azuolas Tubelis leads the conference in scoring and rebounding and could become the first Pac-12 player since Cals Leon Powe in 2006 to lead in both categories at the end of 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. 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. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? The Bruins held a 50-29 halftime lead after shooting 62.9% to Stanfords 43.5% and forcing nine Cardinal turnovers. I dont think about anything else. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. 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. He is also a two-time member of the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. I had to get the loaded griller. After Hours Tour. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. 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 came here on a mission, and that was to restore UCLA to glory. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA) 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. 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. 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. "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 4-ranked UCLA shook off a sluggish start to remain perfect at home, overwhelming Arizona State on the defensive end en route to a 79-61 win Thursday in Los Angeles. 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. Oh no, I had to retire it. 15d; 0:19. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. Seven turnovers and two missed shots later, the Cardinal remained scoreless. 0. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. 8 Arizona on Saturday Night, No. 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. A lot of people in Mexico would love to see someone else in the NBA. 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A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State.
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