I think for us, we can win a game in different ways and thats why were confident we can beat anyone. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. "It was basketball and life goals. Speaking of the place UCLA was in, why did you bet on this place considering their struggles before your time there? If it doesn't, then what are we really here for?" When Stanfords Brandon Angel rose for a three-pointer with 41/2 minutes left Thursday night, a UCLA lead that had once stood at 23 points was down to eight and the tension inside the old building was palpable. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. This is the nation's oldest such award and the only one named after a former player. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. Jaquez scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to help the Bruins hold on for a 78-71 win. 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. A lot of us are rushing and want to make the extra pass, especially for me. Be truthful. Game time between UCLA and Arizona is set for 7 p.m. (PT). Be brief. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Well eat and talk about the game. Bar none. "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. (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. Seven turnovers and two missed shots later, the Cardinal remained scoreless. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. 22d; 0:21. 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. Very few guys in college basketball can score without the offense. He's now amidst another strong start, keeping UCLA as a perennial contender in the Pac-12. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. SoFi Stadium. : bit.ly/23alm-68. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. Jaime Jr. said he tells his sister. 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. 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. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. I am elite in Mario Super Smash Bros. Im also a surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, but snowboardings kind of hard out in L.A. Stand behind what you post. I was just waiting for an opportunity. 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. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. anything. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Utah finally started making 3-pointers in the second half and cut the Bruins lead to 62-59 after Wilguens Exacte and Saunders hit from beyond the arc. Now, back to basketball. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. 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. Would you still be in college if NIL wasnt a thing? The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. 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. 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. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. At the head of one of the tables sat Ezequiel and Gloria, Jaime Jr. and Gabriela's grandparents. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) 4 UCLA to Host No. 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. Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. But it would hardly be a wasted trip, as Cronin learned everything he needed to know about then-freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball. Hes an everyday guy, thats why. If they can beat Washington State in the championship game Sunday, it would improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Hours previously, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the . I remember I was very young. Jaquez finished with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting to help UCLA (6-2 overall, 1-0 Pac-12) make 59.3% of its shots and withstand a slipshod second half in which it committed 13 turnovers, Bruins fans finally exhaling with an eight-clap with about 11/2 minutes left. Our program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Jalen Hill. 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. Jaime is a big-time player. Freshman guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has Mexican heritage on his father's side and spent time competing with Team Mexico at the Pan American Games in the summer of 2019. "One of the things I thought about, I just had all my friends," Jaime Jr. said. 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 was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. Jaquez finished with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting to help UCLA (6-2 overall, 1-0 Pac-12) make 59.3% of its shots and withstand a slipshod second half in which it committed 13 turnovers, Bruins fans finally exhaling with an eight-clap with about 11/2 minutes left. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. 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. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. 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. Hes going to learn. It's the foundation of their unity. 10, nationally. And I said, 'Get an offer from UCLA,' 'Get a scholarship,' 'Be nicer to my brothers' and 'Make a left-handed layup.' A lot of people in Mexico would love to see someone else in the NBA. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. The decision made waves within the Jaquez family, who still have roots in Mexico, including relatives living in Guadalajara. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. ARIZONA. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. But his focus was solely on the freshman forward on the floor for UCLA. "I just wanted to make sure that they won first and I wanted them to go through the steps," he said. I know the mens and womens teams have become closer because my son and daughter hang out and talk more, so I think thats been pretty cool., AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. I was just waiting for an opportunity. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Kobe Bryant. 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. I would play baseball. Hes going to learn. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. "She doesn't just get the rebounds in her area; she gets the tough ones. Utah center Keba . 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. We won't share it with anyone else. 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. Use the "Report" link on I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. LAS VEGAS (AP) Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 15 points and seventh-seeded Washington State stunned No. The Camarillo High graduate is headed to UCLA and will lead Mexico at the Pan Am Games in Lima. Clear skies. But he quickly rose to first in Cronins book in that win over Chaminade, going for 17 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. Not a lot of people can say that. 23 Chicago White Sox. He's an . 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. 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. I dont think about anything else. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. 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 . Tygers leadership is amazing. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana) 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. Ball security is massive for us. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. (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. All posts are property of The Daily News All rights reserved. Thats why I wear No. Meanwhile, Jaime Jr. aims to lead UCLA to its first national championship since 1995. We were always going to the park when I was growing up, and summers were the best. Alright, speaking of music, whats the best concert youve ever been to? Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. Your first road game is your scariest road game, especially with all our freshmen, UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, so I was really happy with the way we started out and we rode that the rest of the way.. Its just been a lot of fun being able to hang out with him outside of basketball and doing other things, she said. Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. Men's Basketball 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. "Jaime is a big . But I don't feel any pressure. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Freshman guard Amari Bailey added 19 points and senior guard Tyger Campbell tallied 17 points and eight assists for the Bruins, who held the Cardinal (3-5, 0-1) to 45.3% shooting and 17 turnovers. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. (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. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. The Cardinal couldnt even get the ball past halfcourt on its next possession. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. (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. If the way the Bruins unleashed it in the first half is any indication, theyre quick learners. Right now, Juan Toscano-Anderson of the Lakers is the only player of Mexican descent playing in the NBA. Thats easy: to win a national championship. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. I think she just has a winning attitude. Oh no, I had to retire it. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. Every Sunday, she cooks a large meal for her family, who pop in and out to say hello and eat. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. First off, I love reading philosophy. (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. 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. The animated . Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Jaime loves UCLA and has been a mentor for my daughter to show whats required of being a student. It was then that the Bruins turned to a savvy friend to get them through the tough times. 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 seniors Jaime Jaquez Jr. and David Singleton met with reporters at the Galen Center after the Bruins dropped a 77-64 decision in a Pac-12 contest. It has been a great season so far for No. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. Don't threaten. 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. What was your Taco Bell order? No. 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. Thats something I would take great pride in. It's more than a tradition; it's a legacy Gabriela and Jaime Jr. have cherished. We have a good team capable of winning games.. The Bruins will close their regular-season schedule at home against Arizona on Saturday, March 4. 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. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. Keep posts to 75 words or less. The first word I want them to say is "legacy." Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. Its been great, man. "But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr., left, shoots over UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. "I was in basketball camp in fourth grade and they just had us write down our goals," she said. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. I wear it for him. Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. Jaime Jaquez Jr. burned the Buffaloes for 23 points and 13 rebounds earlier this season. If I was going to go there for school, it meant that we would have to make results happen in March. March 3, 2023, 4:04 PM. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. (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. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. 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. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo . Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. Well, why would I think about anything else? 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 been a great season so far for No. 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. But they'll see them in between visits, too.
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