Kendric Davis (Memphis) Jaquez played 37 minutes, Campbell 36 and Bailey 32, numbers that Cronin regretted even after his team posted its third consecutive victory. 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. We have a good team capable of winning games.. Stand behind what you post. Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism How did you fall in love with basketball? 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. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. Men's Basketball 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. 8 Arizona, Jaime is on pace to become only the sixth player in conference history to rank in the top five in the Pac-12 in scoring, rebounding and steals. She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. 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. Nosotros, Yahoo, somos parte de la familia de marcas de Yahoo. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Marco Anthony drives against UCLA guard Dylan Andrews 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. First off, I love reading philosophy. A screen by teammate David Singleton had cleared a tempting path to the basket. Since the 1958-59 college basketball season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. 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. If the way the Bruins unleashed it in the first half is any indication, theyre quick learners. Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. 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. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ball security is massive for us. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Last time I was there, I went for a cousins wedding. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. If they can beat Washington State in the championship game Sunday, it would improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. The game against the Wildcats will feature a matchup of the two favorites for player of the year. 4 UCLA and Jaime Jaquez Jr. 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. But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. 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 Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. We did it growing up on the pavement in the neighborhood. 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"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. 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. Shes very sassy and thinks shes No. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. (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. Stubhub"/StubHub Ticket Market Place, UCLA's Jaquez Jr. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. He then became a local high school coach who helped Marion Jones, the former Olympic gold medalist and former North Carolina women's basketball standout, develop her game. Cronin blamed himself for his teams second-half letdown, saying he should have played his reserves more to keep his starters fresh and the intensity level as high as it was early in the game. Kris Murray (Iowa) Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. Real names required. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as . 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. helps No. Green counties grew faster than the national average, while purple counties grew more slowly or, in a few cases, lost population. Ive learned more about being a consumer and what it means to sell to people. (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. Jaime is a big-time player. UCLA plays at Colorado on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. It sure sounds like it. You were originally recruited by Steve Alford and committed to the Bruins when he was the coach. Bar none. I think of all of the AAU games and practices they drove me to throughout California, and all of the hours they put in. Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. We won't share it with anyone else. (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. "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. LOS ANGELES -- Gabriela Jaquez's biggest fan entered Pauley Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon with a couple of his buddies. ", Gas prices rise for 31st consecutive day in LA County, Carjacking victim comes face to face with suspect during wild chase, How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. 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. UCLA, with a three-game league lead over USC and Arizona, will return to action against Arizona State (20-9, 11-7) this Thursday evening at 6 p.m. (PT). Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. person will not be tolerated. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Start your 2023 wellness journey with insurance, (Godofredo A. Vsquez / Associated Press). Don't threaten. Now were selling out games.. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. (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. Be proactive. Throughout the revolution, 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. ICYMI also features select historical content. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. LOS ANGELES For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. Dont knowingly lie about anyone or He covers the sport in a variety of capacities, from calling games on FS1 to serving as lead host on the BIG EAST Digital Network to providing commentary on The Field of 68 Media Network. Thats who he is. 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. Follow him on Twitter @John_Fanta. Theyve meant a lot and have been very supportive from the start. "I was in basketball camp in fourth grade and they just had us write down our goals," she said. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 23 points as No. 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 a 3 from the corner. It was an absolute dream come true. It has been a great season so far for No. Not a lot of people can say that. 4 UCLA looking to continue its three-game road winning streak. (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. 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. 2023 College Basketball Power Rankings: Which teams can take advantage of the chaos? Tygers leadership is amazing. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger). I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. A 10-second violation continued a procession of turnovers that made it seem as if Stanford had never faced a full-court press. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. But it would hardly be a wasted trip, as Cronin learned everything he needed to know about then-freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience, Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. I would play baseball. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. Invalid password or account does not exist. 4 UCLA hosts the No. 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. $15 M1 Maxx SIM-only plan with 100GB Forever. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Si no quieres que nosotros ni nuestros socios utilicemos cookies y datos personales para estos propsitos adicionales, haz clic en Rechazar todo. What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slams home big dunk. Jaime Sr. continued in his father's footsteps, playing college basketball at Concordia University in Irvine, California, where he met Angela, his wife, who also played college basketball. Thats huge to me and really is something that I want to make happen. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. "We're all just people at the end of the day. UCLA: The Bruins took what the Utes gave them, so they consistently scored from the mid-range. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. "I love representing a country and representing a culture of something bigger than myself as well," he said. $18) with no contract. 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. He has plans to improve on his 3-point shooting after . She smiled when showing off the pictures of the gathering, particularly one: More than 100 members, including Jaime Jr., Gabriela and others from California, standing in front of a church she once attended as a youth. Be brief. 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. As Jaime Jr. and Gabriela displayed early signs that they might have a future in basketball, Jaime Sr. coached his children at the AAU level but never accelerated their development. 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. Threats of harming another "One of the things I thought about, I just had all my friends," Jaime Jr. said. 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. A lot of people in Mexico would love to see someone else in the NBA. 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. No more than two posts per thread Because of the way he pushes us and works for our success, it makes you want to play even harder for him. 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. 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. He wanted them to become versatile players but still have fun. Jaime is a big-time player. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. LAS VEGAS (AP) Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 15 points and seventh-seeded Washington State stunned No. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. 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. 19 recruit in the class of 2022. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. Clear skies. ICYMI also features select historical content. Its the Dodgers. Don't use obscene, vulgar, This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. What made you want to play for Mick Cronin? This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. (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. Juan (Toscano-Anderson) is already there, and hes holding it down, having won an NBA championship with the Warriors. 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. I was just waiting for an opportunity. Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana) National championship. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah on Thursday night. 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy, late season watch list Selected to Wooden Award National Ballot, No. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We caught up with the Bruins superstar last week following practice for our latest FOX College Hoops Q&A. Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. Marcos is there now too. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. He just always makes great decisions for us. His play in recent weeks has enhanced his legacy on a team with national championship aspirations. Now, back to basketball. Mata has mentored Jquez Jr., who said Mata . Your younger sister Gabriela is a freshman at UCLA, was the co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game and a five-star recruit. 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). He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. 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.
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