But I don't feel any pressure. Our program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Jalen Hill. 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. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and . Oscar Tschiebwe (Kentucky)
Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The massive early run and all those turnovers UCLA forced were not going to lead to the easy evening the Bruins once envisioned. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. UCLA Destroys Hapless San Jose State as Jaime Jaquez Stars As the game went on, Hill also had 4 nice assists and shot a game-high 12 free throws to finish tied with Jaquez for the team high of 18 points. The Weeknd. My parents got me involved in the sport, and I remember instantly loving the competitiveness of it. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. Antoine Davis (Detroit)
I love my friends. Clear skies. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. (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. Clear skies. To look back and know I achieved those goals still working on my brothers, right?". Hes going to learn. Without their guards, Saunders was a pleasant surprise, but it didnt matter because UCLA shot so well early and held Carlson in check. The Cardinal couldnt even get the ball past halfcourt on its next possession. I had to get the loaded griller. It has been a great season so far for No. 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. Los Angeles; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST. "We're all just people at the end of the day. 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). UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) pose for a picture after the UCLA Bruins beat the Michigan Wolverines in the Elite Eight of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. I know the mens and womens teams have become closer because my son and daughter hang out and talk more, so I think thats been pretty cool., AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. Last time I was there, I went for a cousins wedding. The Bruins (26-4, 17-2 Pac . I did it all the way up to college and loved it. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. Id say thats a pretty fun childhood. Our ball movement in the first half was as good as its been since Ive been here side to side, Cronin said. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as . UCLA had rolled off the games first 17 points while making all eight shots. They were some things tonight hes got to do better, but he really sparked us on the offensive end, Smith said. 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. Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. 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. SoFi Stadium. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 8 Arizona Wildcats after Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 26 points in UCLA's 79-61 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils. 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 thinks this team can go even further. (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. Even bigger than Jaime Jr. playing for Mexico at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Low 64F. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". Create a password that only you will remember. Story Links. If I was an NBA scout and I asked you what you will bring to an organization at the next level, whats your answer? (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger), Utah center Branden Carlson, left, tries to keep the ball from UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the second half on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Thats massive. The Wildcats are 14-5 in Pac-12 play. We grew up in a small community that was really close-knit. Choose wisely! ", 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. I wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. Well eat and talk about the game. Low 64F. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. ARIZONA. A 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Camarillo . 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. Were not into moral victories but really, really proud of the way they played today, Utah coach Craig Smith said. Marcus Sasser (Houston)
1. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Jaquez Jr. has shot 48.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point distance (26-for-78). Jalen Wilson (Kansas). "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. Now were selling out games.. I try to get out there as much as I can to visit family. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. He has plans to improve on his 3-point shooting after . 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. Jaquez poured in 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds-per-game that season, then averaged 13.9 PPG last year. 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. I think it's a really cool opportunity if we can capitalize on that. 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. 4 UCLA to Host Arizona State on Thursday Evening. Gabriela adds, "I really don't care if they see me as Jaime's little sister. LAS VEGAS (AP) Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 15 points and seventh-seeded Washington State stunned No. 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! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Keep it clean. But it would hardly be a wasted trip, as Cronin learned everything he needed to know about then-freshman Jaime Jaquez Jr. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. I feel like my teammates believe in me.. Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. Edit yourself. How are you two alike? Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd discusses his team's "game-by-game" approach, sharing that as an answer to how the Wildcats have . It was right by my house growing up so that made it convenient. It was a heck of an effort. He wore ripped jeans and a flannel shirt, and plopped down in the front row as fans whispered to one another about him. "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. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jan Kim Lim - handout one time use, UCLA Athletics, Ringo H.W. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. The two played all four years at Camarillo High School. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Jaquez Jr. leads No. Not a lot of people can say that. 20 Colorado 61-49 to earn a berth in the Pac-12 Conference championship game for the It was a layup drill.. 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! 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. Thats something I dont ever forget and wont ever forget. 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. On the other hand, Im very low-key and mellow, but man, shes got an attitude and confidence. Hes the one who makes all of that happen. I was just waiting for an opportunity. I am his little sister. If you didnt play basketball what would you do? 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. Tyler Kolek (Marquette)
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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes a nice move for the layup. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win.". 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. 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. 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. 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. Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) reacts after missing the last shot in regulation as UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez runs by on Feb. 3 in Los Angeles. 4 Bruins' Sweet 16 game against No . anything. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Lets turn to your classmate and point guard, Tyger Campbell (12.2 PPG, 4.8 APG). (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. I think it would be eye-opening for people in Mexico to understand that if you follow your dream, it can happen. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals, https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball, https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll, 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. I couldnt ask for two better parents. Its just been a lot of fun being able to hang out with him outside of basketball and doing other things, she said. Im a grand master when it comes to chess. Sometimes its easy to forget about some of the cool things that Ive been able to do. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah. That was a great way to come out and just put our foot on their neck, Bailey said. The 2023 Oscar Robertson Trophy will be presented by its namesake at the upcoming NCAA Final Four in Houston. It came from Mamba. 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. We dont get to a Final Four and Sweet 16 without him. John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. Jaquez thinks this team can go even further. I was just waiting for an opportunity. The game was never in jeopardy, Cronin said, despite Utahs late runs. A sloppy stretch in the second half helped swing a Maples Pavilion crowd that once generated more noise for the visitors back squarely in favor of the home team. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Despite the disappointing game, Gabriela is an improving young player who was recruited to become an anchor for the Bruins. Throughout the revolution, (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. What would it mean to you to be the second? If it doesn't, then what are we really here for?" Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. More . I would say yes, due to my circumstances. 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. (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. that is degrading to another person. Honestly, it felt amazing and it was crazy because I envisioned it, Saunders said. Utah guard Marco Anthony (10) drives against UCLA guard Dylan Andrews during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell step . Jaime Jr. said he tells his sister. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Bro, Im a five-sport athlete now! On Sunday morning, the family will quickly head to Las Vegas as the Bruins look to win the conference women's tournament for the first time since 2006. Stanfords first nine possessions ended in futile fashion. On Saturday, Jaime will take part in senior night and Marcos is playing in a high school regional semifinal. "When we need a bucket, it's pretty simple where we go. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. 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. It was my favorite. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. 8 Arizona on Saturday Night, No. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. All rights reserved. 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. Like most top prospects today, both Gabriela and Jaime Jr. had the opportunity to transfer to other high schools or prep programs. 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. Stand behind what you post. "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. PHILADELPHIA -- UCLA star forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. remains day-to-day with a sprained right ankle and will attempt to play in the No. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. 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. 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Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. Hours earlier, Jaime Jr. had scored in double figures, on the same court, also in front of his family. Were a lot more of a mobile team than weve been in the past. BOTTOM LINE: No. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account.
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