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. She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. The Weeknd. Jaquez played 37 minutes, Campbell 36 and Bailey 32, numbers that Cronin regretted even after his team posted its third consecutive victory. 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We'll get there.". That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. Low 64F. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. (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. Theres so much opportunity and with NIL, theres so much potential. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. He has totaled 72 assists and 55 turnovers and ranks second on the team with 44 steals (averaging 1.5 steals per game). 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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. What was it like throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium? Low 64F. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. $18) with no contract. 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. 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. I am elite in Mario Super Smash Bros. Im also a surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, but snowboardings kind of hard out in L.A. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. After Hours Tour. I love getting out and playing soccer. Senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. banked in a short jumper and made a layup amid a sea of bodies to help the No. Thats something I would take great pride in. Jalen Wilson (Kansas). While a meaningless game could have been hard for some to get up for, Jaquez made the most of his minutes. Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) 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. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. 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. 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. Theyve meant a lot and have been very supportive from the start. Learning about him, and all the championships he won, made me want to be a part of 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. 21 Bruins persevere for an 80-66 victory in their Pac-12 Conference opener after having scored the games first 17 points. I was just waiting for an opportunity. "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. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. But the . Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. We won't share it with anyone else. More help could be on the way soon. I want them to say that he left a legacy here. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. "I was in basketball camp in fourth grade and they just had us write down our goals," she said. Everything was a downer from there, Jordan Adams breaking his foot in the Pac-12 tournament and coach Ben Howland getting fired after . 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) I would play baseball. Alright, speaking of music, whats the best concert youve ever been to? 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. 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. UCLA is sixth in the Pac-12 in rebounding with 32.7 rebounds. On Saturday, Jaime will take part in senior night and Marcos is playing in a high school regional semifinal. Story Links. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . I wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. Meanwhile, Jaime Jr. aims to lead UCLA to its first national championship since 1995. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. Earlier this year, Russell (Stong) and I were playing pickup soccer with the womens soccer team, who won the national championship. (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. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". 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. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. anything. 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. Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. 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. A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her family. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. (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 definitely a thought. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I just wanted to play with them and see what I could do. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. It was a heck of an effort. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. Seven turnovers and two missed shots later, the Cardinal remained scoreless. First off, I love reading philosophy. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. The Camarillo High graduate is headed to UCLA and will lead Mexico at the Pan Am Games in Lima. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. But that he left it in a better place from where he found it. 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. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. Jaime Jaquez Jr. burned the Buffaloes for 23 points and 13 rebounds earlier this season. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. 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. 49.2k Followers, 977 Following, 103 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jaime Jaquez Jr (@trippplej) But they'll see them in between visits, too. Sometimes, its easy for a guy to want to take a day off or get some rest. 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. 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. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. It helps that it was her dream school. 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. The Bruins (25-8) upset No. Its just so many things to get in when youve got all these freshmen, just so much to teach, Cronin said. All posts are property of The Daily News 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. 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. Your younger sister Gabriela is a freshman at UCLA, was the co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game and a five-star recruit. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in . Be brief. But he quickly rose to first in Cronins book in that win over Chaminade, going for 17 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. 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. But he can do it.". Hes going to learn. Real names required. March 23, 2022 2:46 pm ET. Ball security is massive for us. This is the nation's oldest such award and the only one named after a former player. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. Kendric Davis (Memphis) Winning a national title would mean I could wipe my hands and say what I needed. But I don't feel any pressure. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Jaime loves UCLA and has been a mentor for my daughter to show whats required of being a student. 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. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. 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. 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. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. "She doesn't just get the rebounds in her area; she gets the tough ones. 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. I played first base and was a pitcher, too. 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. (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. Its just been a lot of fun being able to hang out with him outside of basketball and doing other things, she said. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. National championship. Choose wisely! Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Internet forum rules Thats who he is. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. Jaime Jaquez Jr. finishes with 26 points as UCLA defeats Arizona State 79-61 to keep their bid for a top seed in the NCAA tournament very much alive. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. and may be republished in print. Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. Maxx Flash Deal: Get 100GB, unlimited local outgoing calls and 2GB Roaming Data. I was a left-handed hitter, but I threw right. 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. (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. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I was just waiting for an opportunity. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slams home big dunk. "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. 24. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? 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. "But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. Its always on my mind because were this close to the moment and weve been close before.

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