An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. UCLA plays at Colorado on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. 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. ICYMI also features select historical content. 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. Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. The stars were Shabazz Muhammad, Larry Drew II and Kyle Anderson, the Bruins edging Oregon by one game in the conference standings. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. Don't threaten. It has been a great season so far for No. 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. A fresh-faced freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) celebrates with teammate Prince Ali during a game in the 2019-20 . He wanted them to become versatile players but still have fun. Be truthful. 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. 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. Start your morning with the top headlines each day. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . When Stanfords Brandon Angel rose for a three-pointer with 41/2 minutes left Thursday night, a UCLA lead that had once stood at 23 points was down to eight and the tension inside the old building was palpable. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo . (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). They could suck recently, this or that but when I get there, were going to be good. Theres no ifs, ands, or buts about it," he said. Thats huge to me and really is something that I want to make happen. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. I came here on a mission, and that was to restore UCLA to glory. Oh no, I had to retire it. 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. 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). It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. 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. Shes got an attitude to her and thinks shes the best. 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. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Wikipedia In a sport with limited Mexican representation -- Juan Toscano-Anderson (Marquette), Jorge Gutierrez (Cal), Horacio Llamas (Grand Canyon) and Eduardo Najera (Oklahoma) are four of just five NBA players with Mexican heritage since 1946, while Evina Westbrook (UConn) became the WNBA's first Mexican-American player when she was drafted by the Seattle Storm in 2022 -- the Jaquez family's legacy might be unprecedented. We won't share it with anyone else. (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. You see the game, and its getting to be a lot more international. 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 . Thats massive. 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. 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. When you have Jaime and Tyger, its easy to be confident.. But it's a familiar grind. Ball security is massive for us. Jaquez Jr. has shot 48.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point distance (26-for-78). Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. The thing about Coach is that he never gives in, never quits on us. "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. Jaquez Jr. on Oscar Robertson Trophy Late Season Watch List 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. Since college hoops season, if I make a visit it comes in the summertime. It has been a great season so far for No. Freshman guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has Mexican heritage on his father's side and spent time competing with Team Mexico at the Pan American Games in the summer of 2019. Purdue's Zach Edey leads 15 Wooden Award finalists (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah guard Mike Saunders Jr. drives past fallen UCLA guard Tyger Campbell during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. We would get up and head to the park to play basketball, then when lunchtime came we would always hit Taco Bell. 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. It has been a great season so far for No. that is degrading to another person. The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) The third-generation basketball legacy of UCLA's Gabriela and Jaime Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. (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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Meanwhile, Jaime Jr. aims to lead UCLA to its first national championship since 1995. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), UCLA forward Mac Etienne shoots as Utah forward Bostyn Holt defends during the first half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Its been great, man. Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth 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. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Stand behind what you post. It was a heck of an effort. 'Making two countries proud' UCLA's Jaime Jquez Jr. playing - Yahoo! 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. "We're all just people at the end of the day. (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 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. Ive been able to learn a lot during this time. UCLA is sixth in the Pac-12 in rebounding with 32.7 rebounds. Now, back to basketball. Copyright UCLA Athletics. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. So whether I'm Mexican or not -- and I love to embrace my culture and that's who I am -- I'm a person at the end of the day.". While Jaime came in under the radar, Gabriela entered UCLA with plenty of hype as part of the top-ranked recruiting class in the country. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. But Jaquez came up with baskets when the Bruins needed them most. anything. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. (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. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Marcus Sasser (Houston) 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. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. 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. 8 Arizona Wildcats after Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 26 points in UCLA's 79-61 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils. "I love representing a country and representing a culture of something bigger than myself as well," he said. It wasnt like the 6-foot-7 freshman was a top-50 recruit who was a guaranteed star. I think it would be eye-opening for people in Mexico to understand that if you follow your dream, it can happen. Note: A Spanish version of this story can be read here. That was always my mindset from the beginning and I was not going to think any other way. 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. Thats what we got in mind, Jacquez said. Game time between UCLA and Arizona is set for 7 p.m. (PT). Jaquez Jr. leads No. 4 UCLA to 78-71 win over Utah 20 Colorado 61-49 to earn a berth in the Pac-12 Conference championship game for the 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. I was born in Irvine, and we moved to Camarillo when I was 8 years old. Mar 4, 2023 Updated 6 min ago. 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. Stubhub"/StubHub Ticket Market Place, UCLA's Jaquez Jr. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? 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. Now were selling out games.. I still go out and golf. My guys have faith in me that Im going to make the right play every time down the stretch.. The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. (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. Be aware. Zach Edey (Purdue) I usually go once or twice a year. 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. But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. The pride in those moments permeates the Jaquez family's bond. 24. "I was in basketball camp in fourth grade and they just had us write down our goals," she said. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Im all in on the Dodgers. Winning a national title would mean I could wipe my hands and say what I needed. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. He just always makes great decisions for us. 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! National championship. I think she just has a winning attitude. But that he left it in a better place from where he found it. Well, now were starting to get to the hard hitters here. (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. 4 UCLA Posts 79-61 Victory Against Arizona State, Clark Among 10 Semifinalists for National Defensive Award, No. All posts are property of The Daily News (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. 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. March 02, 2023, INDIANAPOLIS UCLA senior Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been selected as one of 15 top players to the late season watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, which is annually awarded to the nation's most outstanding men's college basketball player by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). Keep it clean. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. Invalid password or account does not exist. What would be your emotions if you brought home UCLAs first national championship since 1995? Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. National championship. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. Being from Camarillo, how much did you think about going to UCLA when you were growing up? Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert. The game did not appear headed for a dramatic finish given its lopsided start. Fun fact: Jaime Jaquez Jr. batted .306 for Camarillo High School during his senior year. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. It was a heck of an effort. Its been a really impactful way to learn a lot on the entertainment side of things as well as marketing and understanding what consumers want. 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. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. (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. Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener I can tell you this much, I can be a winner for your organization. 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. (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. 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). First off, I love reading philosophy. 4-ranked UCLA shook off a sluggish start to remain perfect at home, overwhelming Arizona State on the defensive end en route to a 79-61 win Thursday in Los Angeles. Hes the one who makes all of that happen. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. Jaime was expected to be one of UCLAs leaders at the start of the season. Men's Basketball 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. 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. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. "His Spanish got better," Gloria joked. Jaime Jaquez Jr. Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Surrounded by her family, she embraced her father and put her head on his shoulder in comfort. 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. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. 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. each comment to let us know of rule violations. Soccer, basketball, football, Taco Bell, digest and play some more. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto.
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