His play in recent weeks has enhanced his legacy on a team with national championship aspirations. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. Shes very different from me off the court. Thats why I wear No. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. Things like that. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. 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. UCLA - UNC: Jaime Jaquez Jr. day-to-day for Sweet 16 Plan your fishing trips with Capt. But it would hardly be a wasted trip, as Cronin learned everything he needed to know about then-freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaime Jaquez Jr. Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Its been great, man. 20 Colorado 61-49 to earn a berth in the Pac-12 Conference championship game for the When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Jaime Jaquez Jr., No. 7 UCLA smother Oregon men's basketball I wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. If it doesn't, then what are we really here for?" Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. 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. Game time between UCLA and Arizona is set for 7 p.m. (PT). Hes an everyday guy, thats why. 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. Meanwhile, Jaime Jr. aims to lead UCLA to its first national championship since 1995. 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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. Jaime is a big-time player. Be proactive. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. in line to become next Mexican-American to UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives as Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. I dont think about anything else. Subscribe now to be updated on the latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/marchmadnessConnect with March Madness:Follow March Madness MBB on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBBFollow March Madness WBB on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessWBBLike March Madness MBB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarchMadnessMBBLike March Madness WBB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarchMadnessWBB/Follow March Madness MBB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marchmadnessmbb/Follow March Madness WBB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marchmadnesswbb/Follow March Madness MBB on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/marchmad#marchmadness #collegebasketball All three Jaquez siblings recently recognized their Mexican heritage with a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Tricolor Holdings, a company in Dallas that helps Latino immigrants purchase and finance cars. I would say mission accomplished. Marcus Sasser (Houston) All for just $15 (U.P. (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. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". No. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo . Jaquez Jr. and the Bruins (25-4, 16-2 Pac-12) clinched the Pac-12 Conference's regular-season title in outright fashion last Sunday afternoon with a 60-56 win at Colorado. Hes been our point guard for four years. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in . We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. 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. You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. The press is the last thing.. Jaime Jaquez, Jr. goes up for a dunk at a spring tournament in California. Limited time only! My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . UCLA, with a three-game league lead over USC and Arizona, will return to action against Arizona State (20-9, 11-7) this Thursday evening at 6 p.m. (PT). One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. Create a password that only you will remember. Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. Ball security is massive for us. But his focus was solely on the freshman forward on the floor for UCLA. 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. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. "But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. Thats who he is. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. 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. Clear skies. Jaquez Jr. on Oscar Robertson Trophy Late Season Watch List "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. It has been a great season so far for No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. "Jaime is a big . All rights reserved. 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. 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. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. 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 to a 78-71 win over Utah. He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. Well, why would I think about anything else? "It was basketball and life goals. "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. Well eat and talk about the game. Tygers leadership is amazing. Low 64F. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as . UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. Makes Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List 8 Arizona on Saturday Night, No. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes a nice move for the layup. I love my friends. That, or the nachos supreme was my order. We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders 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 "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. Well, growing up I played football, soccer, golf, baseball and basketball. You talk about your dad showing you what UCLA was all about. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. Plain and simple, if you want to win, thats what I can do. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. I loved how creative you could get with it. 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. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. 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. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. She smiled when showing off the pictures of the gathering, particularly one: More than 100 members, including Jaime Jr., Gabriela and others from California, standing in front of a church she once attended as a youth. 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. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. (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. (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. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. (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. It was my favorite. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. Jaquez and No. 4 UCLA host No. 8 Arizona | Sports | The Daily News It's a really cool dynamic. 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. (Laughs). (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. 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. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. How Jaime Jaquez Jr. became the UCLA Bruins' toughest player We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. 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. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Not a lot of people can say that. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. "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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the UCLA Bruins handles the ball during the second half of the NCAA game at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson,. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. More help could be on the way soon. We have a good team capable of winning games.. 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. Weve been among the top teams in the fewest turnovers (this year, 17th nationally with just 10.4 turnovers per game). ARIZONA. The Bruins held a 50-29 halftime lead after shooting 62.9% to Stanfords 43.5% and forcing nine Cardinal turnovers. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. A lot of us are rushing and want to make the extra pass, especially for me. That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. Jaquez said the most important part of the game-opening spurt was what the Bruins did defensively. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. Choose wisely! Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? 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 forward Adem Bona dunks over Utah center Keba Keita, left, as Utah forward Bostyn Holt looks on during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. What kind of impact have your parents had on you? Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step it up as No. 4 UCLA holds off Utah Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. Because of the way he pushes us and works for our success, it makes you want to play even harder for him. City to hold discussion on 'nuisance properties' in response to Q&A: Jaime Jaquez Jr. talks returning to UCLA, season expectations 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. 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. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . 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. 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. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? that is degrading to another person. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. The Cardinal couldnt even get the ball past halfcourt on its next possession. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? The Camarillo High graduate is headed to UCLA and will lead Mexico at the Pan Am Games in Lima. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. 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.
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