"But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. Its such a great country. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Well, now were starting to get to the hard hitters here. Utah center Keba . Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. Marcos is there now too. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. 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. 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. I dont think about anything else. 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. $18) with no contract. Thats huge to me and really is something that I want to make happen. "It was basketball and life goals. I am elite in Mario Super Smash Bros. Im also a surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, but snowboardings kind of hard out in L.A. 4 Bruins' Sweet 16 game against No . Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. (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. Antoine Davis (Detroit) Plain and simple, if you want to win, thats what I can do. All rights reserved. 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. 20 Colorado 61-49 to earn a berth in the Pac-12 Conference championship game for the 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, right, grabs for a rebound in front of UCLA forward Adem Bona during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. Learning about him, and all the championships he won, made me want to be a part of UCLA. Be truthful. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. 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. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. Use the "Report" link on Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. 8 Arizona on Saturday Night, No. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. (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. (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. National championship. And I said, 'Get an offer from UCLA,' 'Get a scholarship,' 'Be nicer to my brothers' and 'Make a left-handed layup.' I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. Now, back to basketball. 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. The game capped a hectic weekend -- three high school or college basketball events in 24 hours -- for the family, who wear "Team Jaquez" shirts to games. The chant that serenaded the Bruins after Jaquez stole an inbounds pass for a breakaway dunk provided comforting familiarity in their first true road game of the season. (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. The Bruins held a 50-29 halftime lead after shooting 62.9% to Stanfords 43.5% and forcing nine Cardinal turnovers. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. 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. 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. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. The Wildcats are 14-5 in Pac-12 play. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step . Since college hoops season, if I make a visit it comes in the summertime. 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 . Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. 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. 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. 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. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. It was then that the Bruins turned to a savvy friend to get them through the tough times. "Jaime is a big . I feel like my teammates believe in me.. "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. It was an absolute dream come true. The Bruins have gone 15-0 in home games. 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. 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. 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! Don't use obscene, vulgar, SoFi Stadium. It also has dramatically improved his standing in a two-man race for Pac-12 player of the year, along with Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis. 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? He's now amidst another strong start, keeping UCLA as a perennial contender in the Pac-12. UCLA had rolled off the games first 17 points while making all eight shots. : bit.ly/23alm-68. I was just waiting for an opportunity. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. I just wanted to play with them and see what I could do. I would play baseball. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. 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. 15d; 0:19. 4 UCLA held off a late Utah rally to win 78-71 and inch closer to their first Pac-12 regular season title since 2013. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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. lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. It came from Mamba. 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. 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 one of his own from the corner. 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. Thats massive. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Marco Anthony looks to pass the ball as UCLA guard Jaylen Clark defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. I would say yes, due to my circumstances. each comment to let us know of rule violations. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. But Im older now and starting to get a little bit more wisdom. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. 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After helping lead UCLA's historic Final Four run in 2021, Jaime Jaquez Jr. returned to lead the Bruins back to the Sweet 16 before losing to eventual runner. 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. Jaime loves UCLA and has been a mentor for my daughter to show whats required of being a student. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. I wear it for him. My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. (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. Our transition has gotten a lot better. Jaime Jaquez Jr. #4 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after getting fouled with Johnny Juzang of the UCLA Bruins during the second half against the Marquette. Be proactive. Gabriela adds, "I really don't care if they see me as Jaime's little sister. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. But the Jaquez family's only former McDonald's All-American, and its most competitive member, didn't seem to notice her brother's reaction or that of her family sitting in the stands, and jumped back on defense. "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. 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. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. "I was in basketball camp in fourth grade and they just had us write down our goals," she said. 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. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) How are you two alike? Population Growth by County, 2000-2007. My dad was extremely supportive of my dream, and he knew that I was better than the average Joe just by watching me in little league reg games. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Jaquez leads the Bruins with 7.9 boards. Low 64F. You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. 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. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. shoots as Utah center Branden Carlson, left and guard Lazar Stefanovic defend during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. I came here on a mission, and that was to restore UCLA to glory. Start your 2023 wellness journey with insurance, (Godofredo A. Vsquez / Associated Press). Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "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. 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. 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. Invalid password or account does not exist. Threats of harming another What kind of impact have your parents had on you? 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. Very few guys in college basketball can score without the offense. Ball security is massive for us. It was a layup drill.. 23 Chicago White Sox. "One of the things I thought about, I just had all my friends," Jaime Jr. said. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. He is one of just two players in the Pac-12 to rank among the league's top five leaders in scoring and rebounding (along with Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis). UCLA is 23- when it . Jaime Jr. and Gabriela still return to Camarillo during the season. I think weve got a lot of different options and thats led us to become more athletic this season. Only a few seconds after tipoff, UCLAs Jaylen Clark double-teamed Brandon Ingram, the extra help confounding the Stanford forward and forcing a traveling violation. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Adem Bona reacts during the second half of their game against Utah on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. 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. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. 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. 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. $15 M1 Maxx SIM-only plan with 100GB Forever. (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. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. (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. All rights reserved. Create a password that only you will remember. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. (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. All posts are property of The Daily News 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. 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. Don't threaten. 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.. Jaime is a big-time player. A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her 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? 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. 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. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. While a meaningless game could have been hard for some to get up for, Jaquez made the most of his minutes. 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! Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Every Sunday, she cooks a large meal for her family, who pop in and out to say hello and eat. But I don't feel any pressure. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Wilguens Junior Exacte celebrates a play during the second half of their game against UCLA on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. What was your Taco Bell order? 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. Zach Edey (Purdue) I think she just has a winning attitude. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. I bet on myself and my ability to step into this program and lead its turnaround. 4 UCLA to Host No. 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. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. LAS VEGAS (AP) Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 15 points and seventh-seeded Washington State stunned No. 22d; 0:21. 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. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. 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. $5 6-leg flex play Tyler Herro o19.5 Rd 1 points, Kevin Huerter o21.5 Rd 1 points, Teuvo Teravainen o2.5 SOG, Hunter Dickinson o17.5 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. o16.5 points, Zyon Pulling o15 . "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. It was a heck of an effort. 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. "And I started to appreciate it a lot more.". Well, why would I think about anything else? Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. Mar 4, 2023 Updated 6 min ago. My dad is from there. I cant eat it like that anymore. 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Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. 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. "She's doing a great job," Jaime . BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. That was a great way to come out and just put our foot on their neck, Bailey said. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. that is degrading to another person. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). Dont knowingly lie about anyone or Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jaquez Jr. leads No. Alright, speaking of music, whats the best concert youve ever been to? LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. It was definitely a thought. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. A lot of people get lost in that. Jaquez has deflected talk of individual honors and said the only thing he concentrates on is team honors, and trying to get UCLA (26-4) a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The Weeknd. All rights reserved. I am his little sister. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. We have a good team capable of winning games.. For a program going through a rebuild, the trip to Hawaii started poorly with a loss to BYU, setting up a dreaded game against Division II Chaminade from which there wasn't much to gain. The moment I touched the ball, I didnt want to stop holding it. Cuando utilizas nuestros sitios y aplicaciones, usamos. 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.
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