Her shooting percentage went from 41% her sophomore season to 48% as a junior. Jaime is currently in a very long time relationship with his best friend. He currently ranks fourth among all Pac-12 player in scoring and fifth in rebounding. Jquez Sr. said for his son's upbringing, Mexican culture was interwoven in his American household with grandmother Gloria's food, Catholic church and most of all dancing to Spanish music. Everybody was like family in our neighborhood. UCLA brother and sister make March Madness a proud family moment - NBC News How Jaime Jaquez Jr. became the UCLA Bruins toughest player. We play very similarly. It was midday Taco Bell for us, then after that, it was back to the courts for more hoops. In brief moments of quiet when shes not powering through defenders, Jaquez unconsciously runs her fingers over a silver crucifix looped around her neck. The Jaquez siblings also get some of their basketball talent from mom Angela, who, like Jaime Sr., played at Concordia College in Irvine, California. Hes been our point guard for four years. Currently, Jaime is playing for the UCLA Bruins of the Pac-12 Conference. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. hopeful for matchup vs. North - ABC News As a freshman, he averaged 15.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.6 steals per game and led the team to a 257 record and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) semifinals. Our Final Four run is a testament to what we can do when we come together., BRACKETS: Men's and women's NCAA Tournament results and schedules, FINAL FOUR: Breaking down Baylor-Houston, Gonzaga-UCLA matchups, OPINION: This Final Four makes perfect sense, even in a bizarre men's basketball season. [25] For the second straight season, he was named to a finalist for the Julius Erving Award. "When my grandparents came to the states and crossed the border, they came here to better their lives to live the American dream. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; LOS ANGELES -- UCLA guard Tyger Campbell has declared for the NBA draft, joining teammates Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark who already made the move. 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. 21 Bruins persevere for an 80-66 victory in their Pac-12 Conference opener after. Jaquez Sr. focused on helping his son become more versatile, and being able to play any of the five positions on the court. Campbell announced his decision Wednesday night on Instagram. He followed in his father's footsteps to become a successful basketball player. She moved to the Oxnard area, earned her cosmetology license and opened a beauty salon in Camarillo despite not knowing any English upon her arrival in the U.S. Bar none. Jaime is a professional basketball player for UCLA. Jaime Jr. and Gabriela are the first brother and sister to reach the Sweet 16 for the same school in the same year UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are the first sister and. by New York Life - Semifinal. Ball security is massive for us. Jaquez was named The Associated Press player of the year in the Pac-12 on Tuesday and Bruins coach Mick Cronin is the conference coach of the year. It was Thanksgiving week of 2019, and the UCLA Bruins were at the Maui Invitational in Mick Cronins first season. Well you know what, me and my family like those values, too.". UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. practices on Thursday in Philadelphia. Jquez Jr. isn't the first Bruin of Mexican descent to play in the Final Four, though. She enjoys spending time with her brothers. 2 seed in the Pac-12 tournament. PHILADELPHIA -- UCLA star forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. remains day-to-day with a sprained right ankle and will attempt to play in the No. Jaime has scored undefeated 25 points on his 20th birthday which leads his team to win over Arizona with a 7460 difference. [2], Jaime Jr. was born in Irvine, California, and has a younger brother Marcos and younger sister Gabriela. Because of the way he pushes us and works for our success, it makes you want to play even harder for him. Angela Jaquez is a middle school teacher. The founder and chief executive of Tricolor Holdings, a Dallas-based financial technology company that helps Latino immigrants finance cars at affordable rates, signed UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. and siblings Gabriela and Marcos as part of a name, image and likeness deal with the family. Next season, shell look to carve out playing time among a talented UCLA freshman class. Latest @SportsBizClass Alumni Blog featuring @SilbertJordan Scouting UCLA Guard/Forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (part of our 2023 NBA draft prospect series): 27 Apr 2023 21:24:29 The roots of his fearlessness . Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA. "You can tell without question coach Cronin speaks from his heart.". He has uploaded his professional picture on his social media account. After playing for Sabino, she played on the Concordia women's basketball team where she met her husband. March 24, 2022, 12:09 PM. During the pandemic, Jaquez spent hours each day at the park working on her jumper. Their parents, Jaime Sr. and Angela Jaquez, both also played in college, proving that maybe athletics run in their blood. Well, growing up I played football, soccer, golf, baseball and basketball. The new fund was announced at an April 13 fundraising event at UCLA's Pavilion Club that . You can see how he does this (on the court) when hes humble and shares the ball with his (teammates).. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. made it clear: He wanted to be a Camarillo High Scorpion. Its eye-opening for a lot of people and I know how much it means to Mexico to see the growth in basketball.