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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. 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. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. 22d; 0:21. Hes an everyday guy, thats why. 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. But he can do it.". Although, Id head back there if they want to do an NIL deal (laughs). On the other hand, Im very low-key and mellow, but man, shes got an attitude and confidence. Its been great, man. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. It was definitely a thought. I think for us, we can win a game in different ways and thats why were confident we can beat anyone. 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. It has been a great season so far for No. 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. 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. 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. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. 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. He committed to UCLA in 2018 when the program was at one of its lowest points after firing Steve Alford less than a week before the start of conference play. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. The moment I touched the ball, I didnt want to stop holding it. 8 Arizona on Saturday Night, No. 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. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, steals the ball from Sacramento State forward Akol Mawein during the first half of the Bruins' 76-50 season-opening win Monday night at Pauley Pavilion. LOS ANGELES For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. That, or the nachos supreme was my order. I wear it for him. Jaquez Jr. and Tubelis are the only Pac-12 student-athletes on the list of 15 players. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. 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. Ive gotten a lot of opportunities. Don't use obscene, vulgar, Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. 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. Its the Dodgers. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. He has totaled 72 assists and 55 turnovers and ranks second on the team with 44 steals (averaging 1.5 steals per game). The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. While a meaningless game could have been hard for some to get up for, Jaquez made the most of his minutes. each comment to let us know of rule violations. (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. 23 Chicago White Sox. Oh no, I had to retire it. 49.2k Followers, 977 Following, 103 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jaime Jaquez Jr (@trippplej) Learning about him, and all the championships he won, made me want to be a part of UCLA. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. But Im older now and starting to get a little bit more wisdom. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. The animated . ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Keep posts to 75 words or less. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. 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. "She's doing a great job," Jaime . 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. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. (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. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. 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. (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. 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. 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. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. He's an . 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. Ball security is massive for us. 0. Marcos is there now too. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. (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. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step . All for just $15 (U.P. 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. "We're all just people at the end of the day. 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. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. SoFi Stadium. 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. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. "We're both competitive," Jaime Jr. said to ESPN of his sister's reaction to what she considered a disappointing performance, despite also picking up nine rebounds. 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. My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. March 23, 2022 2:46 pm ET. "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. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. Mar 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) moves to the basket against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives as Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Bar none. 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. UCLA is 23- when it . Low 64F. Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. Thats who he is. I remember I was very young. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. 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. 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. National championship. 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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. She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. 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. 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. It came from Mamba. My dad is from there. Throughout the revolution, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. Bistro makes a move; The Anchor ends seawall suspense, Grand jury indicts second defendant in Galveston doctor's death, Seguin man pleads guilty in island doctor Nancy Hughes' death, Former Galveston postal worker sentenced for mail obstruction, Mardi Gras celebrations come to an end with Fat Tuesday parade, First weekend of Mardi Gras in full swing, Good times roll on at Mardi Gras! 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. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. You talk about your dad showing you what UCLA was all about. Our transition has gotten a lot better. It's the foundation of their unity. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Clear skies. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. (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. I think she just has a winning attitude. Threats of harming another $18) with no contract. He wanted them to become versatile players but still have fun. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard David Singleton passes the ball away from Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley (5) during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? Choose wisely! 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. 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. It was an absolute dream come true. Jaime is a big-time player. 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. 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 Kendric Davis (Memphis) 15d; 0:19. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). No. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. Jaime is a big-time player. 1. When youre growing up in Southern California, you quickly learn that its the best institution for basketball that you could go to. Be nice. With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. Im all in on the Dodgers. LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. Jalen Wilson (Kansas). I think it would be eye-opening for people in Mexico to understand that if you follow your dream, it can happen. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. 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. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. 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. Copyright UCLA Athletics. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. "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. Well eat and talk about the game. 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. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. It was a heck of an effort. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. I was just waiting for an opportunity. $15 M1 Maxx SIM-only plan with 100GB Forever. But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. Jaquez, now a 6-foot-7 matchup nightmare, returns for his senior season after averaging 13.9 points and 5.7 rebounds in 30.5 minutes per game. 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. 4 UCLA hosts the No. Jaquez said the most important part of the game-opening spurt was what the Bruins did defensively. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. The projected All-American (17.3 PPG, 7.9 RPG) this season has already led the Bruins to the top of the Pac-12 and has them well-positioned to make up for the loss to North Carolina in the Sweet 16 a year ago.