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. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. Every Sunday, she cooks a large meal for her family, who pop in and out to say hello and eat. Im all in on the Dodgers. With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. Stats, News, Bio | ESPN 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 blocks from Branden Carlson and Keba Keita. Its such a great country. Throughout the revolution, LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers). 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. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. Chiu - freelancer, FR170512 AP, Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court, Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. "She's doing a great job," Jaime . But Ezequiel remembers convincing his father to build a rim for him and his brother, Dick, to practice with. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. 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. 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. Tyler Kolek (Marquette) Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked Bruins captured their first outright regular-season Pac-12 title since 2013. 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. 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. Para obtener ms informacin sobre cmo utilizamos tus datos personales, consulta nuestra Poltica de privacidad y Poltica de cookies. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. 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It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. The Cardinal couldnt even get the ball past halfcourt on its next possession. Well, growing up I played football, soccer, golf, baseball and basketball. Jaime is a big-time player. Why UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. is in race for Pac-12 player of year Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) drives between Arizona's Oumar Ballo, left, and Arizona's Pelle Larsson (3) during the Pac-12 tournament championship game on March 12 in Las Vegas. Kobe Bryant. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. Low 64F. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. It diversifies the NBA a lot more, too. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? How Jaime Jaquez Jr. became the UCLA Bruins' toughest player Tygers leadership is amazing. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. I did it all the way up to college and loved it. 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. 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. (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. In high school, he earned recognition in local newspapers as one of the first Mexican American players in the area to compete at an elite level. Like most top prospects today, both Gabriela and Jaime Jr. had the opportunity to transfer to other high schools or prep programs. 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. I played first base and was a pitcher, too. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. in line to become next Mexican-American to 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. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. 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 . Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. Twenty years from now, when UCLA fans are talking about the mark Jaime Jaquez left on the program, what do you want them to say? The Bruins are 16-0 on their home court. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list After Hours Tour. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. Low 64F. (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. Hes been our point guard for four years. and stay on topic. Weve been among the top teams in the fewest turnovers (this year, 17th nationally with just 10.4 turnovers per game). I think weve got a lot of different options and thats led us to become more athletic this season. 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. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. 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% and 0 for 10 from 3-point range to take a 43-31 lead at halftime. It was then that the Bruins turned to a savvy friend to get them through the tough times. 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. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. I know I'm on my own path. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. grabs a handful of UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the fight for a rebound in the second half of the Wildcats' 58-52 win over the Bruins on Jan. 21 in McKale Center. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Oh no, I had to retire it. We play very similarly. Plan your fishing trips with Capt. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Tyger Campbell shoots as Utah guard Wilguens Junior Exacte, left, defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth 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. Los Angeles; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST. Stand behind what you post. The goal is to make sure everyone who plays feels supported. She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. If you didnt play basketball what would you do? 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. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. On Sunday morning, the family will quickly head to Las Vegas as the Bruins look to win the conference women's tournament for the first time since 2006. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. 19 recruit in the class of 2022. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. Create a password that only you will remember.