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. He's an . 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. 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Adem Bona dunks over Utah center Keba Keita, left, as Utah forward Bostyn Holt looks on during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Keep it clean. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. 22d; 0:21. (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. A formal presentation will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. What was it like throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium? Theres never a moment where Tyger isnt setting his teammates up for success. Its the Dodgers. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 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. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. Hes the one who makes all of that happen. Copyright UCLA Athletics. On the other hand, Im very low-key and mellow, but man, shes got an attitude and confidence. But the Jaquez family's only previous McDonald's All-American, and its most competitive member, didn't seem to observe her brother's reaction or that of her household being in the stands, and leapt back on defense.Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. 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. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. Don't use obscene, vulgar, "To be on the mound where legends have been and do that was so, so cool," Jaquez said. 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. 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. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. 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. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. 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. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. 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 It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. 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. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. I was just waiting for an opportunity. We won't share it with anyone else. BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. 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. 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. 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. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. On teammate Tyger Campbell, Jaquez says: "We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him." (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. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. The press is the last thing.. 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. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. (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. You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. Jaquez played 37 minutes, Campbell 36 and Bailey 32, numbers that Cronin regretted even after his team posted its third consecutive victory. Thats easy: to win a national championship. He committed to UCLA in 2018 when the program was at one of its lowest points after firing Steve Alford less than a week before the start of conference play. I love cooking up beats on garage band, too. Jaquez quickly became integral to the Bruins' success, helping guide his team to seven NCAA Tournament wins over the last two seasons, including a Final Four appearance in 2021. I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. (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. All posts are property of The Daily News What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Clear skies. 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. Kobe Bryant. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. It helps that it was her dream school. Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. Everything was a downer from there, Jordan Adams breaking his foot in the Pac-12 tournament and coach Ben Howland getting fired after . March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. Im all in on the Dodgers. Meanwhile, Jaime Jr. aims to lead UCLA to its first national championship since 1995. 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. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. 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. All for just $15 (U.P. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. 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. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? Population Growth by County, 2000-2007. Cuando utilizas nuestros sitios y aplicaciones, usamos. I think weve got a lot of different options and thats led us to become more athletic this season. Thats saying a lot at UCLA and in the Pac-12. Obviously, [there was] representing my city, Camarillo, too, and I wanted to promote it in a positive way.". Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. 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. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. 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. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. "I just told her there's going to be highs, there's going to be lows, but as long as you just persevere and understand this is all a part of your journey and take it as that, because I believe everything happens for a reason. 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. 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. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball. Its just been a lot of fun being able to hang out with him outside of basketball and doing other things, she said. Utah guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) drives against UCLA guard Amari Bailey (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. A lot of us are rushing and want to make the extra pass, especially for me. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. The Utes played without their starting backcourt of Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen, who are both injured. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. My dad (Jaime Sr.) taught me about John Wooden. UCLA (24-4 overall, 15-2 Pac-12) has won seven in a row despite giving up more than 70 points for just the fourth time this season. 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. Kris Murray (Iowa) 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana) With Jaime having two home games, Gabriela at the Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas and younger brother Marcos, a Camarillo High School basketball team senior, it has been another busy week of travel for the Jaquez family. A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her family. Jaime Jaquez Jr. helps No. In high school, I could do whatever I wanted. 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). Jaquez said the most important part of the game-opening spurt was what the Bruins did defensively. He is also a two-time member of the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. National championship. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. Plain and simple, if you want to win, thats what I can do. The pride in those moments permeates the Jaquez family's bond. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Earlier this year, Russell (Stong) and I were playing pickup soccer with the womens soccer team, who won the national championship. We grew up in a small community that was really close-knit. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in . Jaime Jaquez Jr. slams home big dunk. Lets turn to your classmate and point guard, Tyger Campbell (12.2 PPG, 4.8 APG). Thats why I wear No. "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. Jaime was expected to be one of UCLAs leaders at the start of the season. The first word I want them to say is "legacy." Internet forum rules Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. 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. (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. I think it would be eye-opening for people in Mexico to understand that if you follow your dream, it can happen. Low 64F. Let me put it this way: I didnt bet on UCLA. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. 23 Chicago White Sox. Arizona State guard Luther Muhammad (1) shoots against UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more.