No more than two posts per thread 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. 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. 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. ARIZONA. 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. I think she just has a winning attitude. (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. names allowed. What made you want to play for Mick Cronin? 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-up North Carolina. "I didn't want to leave and go to a new school and meet a bunch of people. 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Jalen Wilson (Kansas). The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. "I think for us, we can win a game in different ways and thats why were confident we can beat anyone," Jaquez says about this season's Bruins. He's an . 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. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. Everybody was like family in our neighborhood. Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. And it's good for our family. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 10, nationally. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. (Laughs). 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. It came from Mamba. I would play baseball. 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 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. Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. I love my friends. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. looks to drive against Utah during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. 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. The Bruins will close their regular-season schedule at home against Arizona on Saturday, March 4. I still go out and golf. He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. 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. Create a password that only you will remember. Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. 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. I prepare myself to be in these situations, Jaquez said. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. (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. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slams home big dunk. 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. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Don't use obscene, vulgar, (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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA) Tygers leadership is amazing. 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. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. "When I was really young, I just thought everyone comes to your games and supports [you], but then as I got older, I realized that's not the case for everybody," Jaime Jr. said. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. 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,. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. (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. All rights reserved. (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. 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. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. that is degrading to another person. "And I started to appreciate it a lot more.". I remember I was very young. 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. Men's Basketball $18) with no contract. 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. 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. Jaime Jr. and Gabriela still return to Camarillo during the season. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. With the exception of Senior Night later that season, he's been there ever since. Lorenzo Mata is a former player on the Mexican senior team and a former UCLA center who made two Final Four runs with the Bruins in 2006 and 2007. LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. After the game, she moved into the multitude of siblings, nieces, nephews, parents, aunts and uncles who awaited her in a corridor of Pauley Pavilion. 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 Its such a great country. Jaquez's ankle has been the biggest storyline heading into Friday's matchup, and Bruins coach Mick Cronin says he is 'going to try'. Si no quieres que nosotros ni nuestros socios utilicemos cookies y datos personales para estos propsitos adicionales, haz clic en Rechazar todo. Limited time only! His play in recent weeks has enhanced his legacy on a team with national championship aspirations. March 23, 2022 2:46 pm ET. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. Note: A Spanish version of this story can be read here. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. 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. Everything was a downer from there, Jordan Adams breaking his foot in the Pac-12 tournament and coach Ben Howland getting fired after . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. If I was going to go there for school, it meant that we would have to make results happen in March. He's now amidst another strong start, keeping UCLA as a perennial contender in the Pac-12. StubHub Ticket Market Place, UCLA's Jaquez Jr. (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. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the Bruins. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. Jaime is a big-time player. The massive early run and all those turnovers UCLA forced were not going to lead to the easy evening the Bruins once envisioned. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. 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. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . 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. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. Theres never a moment where Tyger isnt setting his teammates up for success. John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. It diversifies the NBA a lot more, too. Low 64F. "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. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. 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. 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. I listen to him and his teammates talk about the game, and I try to see what I can learn from that.. 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. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. A 10-second violation continued a procession of turnovers that made it seem as if Stanford had never faced a full-court press. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. We won't share it with anyone else. Clark and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. tried to recall who was on that team. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. I played first base and was a pitcher, too. Im all in on the Dodgers. It's a really cool dynamic. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. The Bruins (25-8) upset No. 4 Bruins' Sweet 16 game against No . No pseudonyms or partial We grew up in a small community that was really close-knit. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. Gabriela Jaquez, Jaime's younger sister, is an incoming freshman on the UCLA women's basketball team who was the No. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo, Calif., Jaquez Jr. has led the Bruins in scoring (17.0 ppg) and rebounding (8.0 rpg) through the team's first 29 games of the season. ICYMI also features select historical content. (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. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . I dont think about anything else. The key was to disrupt their offense, not let them run their sets, Jaquez said. Bar none. Note: Jaquez had ankle surgery following last season, which hampered his ability to work out with pro teams. Jaime Jaquez Jr. sinks bucket at end of the first half. It has been a great season so far for No. "Jaime is a big . (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. 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. Invalid password or account does not exist. each comment to let us know of rule violations. You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. I was just waiting for an opportunity. It was incredible. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. Arizonas Azuolas Tubelis leads the conference in scoring and rebounding and could become the first Pac-12 player since Cals Leon Powe in 2006 to lead in both categories at the end of the season. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. 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. While a meaningless game could have been hard for some to get up for, Jaquez made the most of his minutes. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. person will not be tolerated. It was a heck of an effort. I made it clear to him that it was my dream to reach the NBA, and he and my mom couldnt have been more supportive of it. 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. 21 Bruins persevere for an 80-66 victory in their Pac-12 Conference opener after having scored the games first 17 points. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. That UCLA, when he got there, was not the best. We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. What has it meant playing alongside Tyger through this journey, and what does he mean to the Bruins? Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. Drew Timme (Gonzaga) Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. 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 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. But they'll see them in between visits, too. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Be brief. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. Population Growth by County, 2000-2007. If you didnt play basketball what would you do? National championship. Things like that. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. All rights reserved. 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. 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. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic drives as UCLA guard Amari Bailey defends during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. What has allowed you guys to win six straight games and have a 23-4 record on the season? I was just waiting for an opportunity. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. 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.

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