She's so blue-collar and willing to do whatever. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. If I went to USC, Id still be Jaime Jaquezs sister Hes supportive of what I want to do.. If Im open, Ill shoot it. My two threes were open shots. UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez joins Pac-12 Networks following game-high 14 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, Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. To this day, most of her children and grandchildren live in Camarillo. "You got to put ranch on this one," Marcos advised, as he nibbled on a slice about an hour after his family had watched him play a basketball game. Gabriela Jaquez (Sister of Jaime) has Committed to UCLA But Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos represent the third generation of basketball players in their family. Rice is more than just the No. Movers in the Top 10 - Part 1 - Prep Girls Hoops Jaquez checks in at No. Part of UCLA's No. Jaquez plans to take a moment to evaluate her options. "By the time we got to a bigger rim, it was easy," Ezequiel said. But their father had no interest in joining the nationwide trend whereby many top players leave their local schools in favor of private or prep schools. She scored an impressive 52 points in the team's season finale against Bishop Montgomery on May. 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. I think the future's bright.". 20182023 WBB Blog. I just think she's the perfect complement to the other guards we have. UCLA's Jaime Jquez Jr. Follows Family's Legacy of Success 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win. Follow Connon on Twitter at @SamConnonFollow All Bruins on Twitter at @SI_AllBruinsLike All Bruins on Facebook at @SI.AllBruinsSubscribe to All Bruins on YouTube, Read more UCLA stories: UCLA Bruins on Sports IllustratedRead more UCLA women's basketball stories: UCLA Women's Basketball on Sports Illustrated. Copyright 2023 Pac-12 Conference. The UCLA womens basketball team has received its fifth commitment to the 2022 class as four-star forward Gabriela Jaquez of Camarillo (Calif.) Camarillo,also sister of Jaime ofthe mens team, has committed to the Bruins. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. "She doesn't just get the rebounds in her area; she gets the tough ones. "But I also like to think I want to be remembered as a great basketball player, and not just a great Mexican basketball player. Beyond her college career, she already has her sights set on playing in the WNBA.. Gabriela Jaquez of Camarillo knocks the ball loose against Jessa Thurman of Chaminade in the Southern Section Division 1 semifinal game February 23, 2022. In The Gym With Kylee Kitts. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. High School Sports - Schedules, Scores, Rankings - MaxPreps Well see how it plays out. I love my friends. 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. 22 spot in the country and the 10th-ranked guard. In The Gym With Avery Howell. West star Gabriela Jaquez, left, defends the Easts Kiki Rice during the McDonalds All-American game. I feel like every time Im on the floor, I keep smiling and am so happy to be playing with these guys, said Jaquez, who is averaging 17.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. controls the ball during their NCAA Tournament first-round game . The 6-foot-7 guard/forward . The Bruins (24-8) faced No. I did whatever I could for my team. View the profiles of people named Gabriela Jaquez. Jaquez has deflected talk of individual honors and said the only thing he concentrates on is team honors, and trying to get UCLA (26-4) a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. As their two teams leading scorers, the future UCLA standouts sparked the offense on both ends of the floor. /article/2023/03/04/florida-rain-ends-cats-first-day-course, /article/2023/03/04/beavs-drop-set-saturday, /article/2023/03/04/husky-men-set-compete-lamkin-san-diego-classic, 2023 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament, Men's Basketball: California at Oregon State. A few years ago, she returned to Mexico and held a massive reception for her family. Across 67-career games for Camarillo High School, Jaquez has stuffed the stat sheet, putting up 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds. Point guard Londynn Jones, forward Christeen Iwuala and forward Lina Sontag are the other incoming members of UCLA's 2022 recruiting class. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. Gabriela Jaquez, sister of Jaime, commits to UCLA women's basketball I got rebounds. 2 player in the country and No. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Close remembers attending a UCLA mens basketball practice when Jaime Jr. was a freshman and coach Mick Cronin called her over to meet Jaquezs parents. To order copies of Latest on UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. Rice is the top-ranked guard in the country and the No. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. Well eat and talk about the game. Thats how the Jaquez family deals with sports they love all of them. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been named a first-team preseason All-American in the Field of 68's Almanac, among the most comprehensive guides to the college hoops season. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. But he can do it.". But I don't feel any pressure. have pegged UCLA at No. 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. "And I started to appreciate it a lot more.". While none of those three were named All-Americans, two other future Bruins were guard Amari Bailey and center Adem Bona played in the McDonald's All-American Boys game later Tuesday night. She has played for the German U19 team and averaged 7.3 points and 4.7 rebounds at the 2019 U16 Women's European Championship. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com 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. 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. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. for best prep sports column. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and. Gabriela Jaquez the sleeper | Bear Insider Her most recent junior season was particularly impressive, as the local product notched 31.7 points and 14.8 rebounds per game. She was also a Jordan Brand All-American and won the Nik e Girls EYBL National Championship in 2021 with Cal Stars. 96. We'll get there.". Marcos is certain, though, that . Shes always been a great competitor and athlete. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about LOS ANGELES UCLA Women's Basketball has signed five elite recruits that make up what is believed to be the nation's top-ranked recruiting class. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. And our team, both of our teams, were really, really good.". 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. I wouldn't want to do it with anybody else. It's unfair to expect Charmin and staff to uncover hidden gems that every other P5 coach missed out on, but on the other hand, Jaquez is just the kind of player Cal needs to unearth and get to first. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. ", All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. Going into Saturdays regular-season finale against No. Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. Coach Close on Iwuala: "Christeen is one of those big-time post players that you don't get to see develop very often. Gabriela added, "We'll learn from it. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court Jaquez family cements UCLA basketball dynasty with recent women's Guard Kiki Rice and forward Gabriela Jaquez both represented UCLA women's basketball at the McDonald's All-American Girls Game on Tuesday, with Rice's East beating out Jaquez's West by a final score of 95-75. 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. The Bruins (24-8) faced No. We have a good team capable of winning games.. Im thankful I was invited and was honored to be part of such great history, Jaquez said. She averaged 18.8 points per game at the Nike Girls EYBL this past July and has put up 23.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists across her career at Sidwell Friends School. The rise of Jaime Jr. and Gabriela is a testament to the support and love that surrounds them and the sacrifices made before they were born. 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. That doesnt weigh into my decision. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. "Gabriela Jaquez is just all heart," UCLA women's coach Cori Close said. (Sidwell Friends School) Jaquez had one offer -- from Cal Baptist or something -- before playing with Cal Stars. Jaime Jaquez Sr. said the plan is for most of the family to be at Pauley Pavilion while some will be at the regional semifinal since both games are taking place simultaneously. Off the court, she enjoys heading to the beach and hanging out with her friends. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked . 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. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. His sister Gabriela is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins women's basketball team. 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, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. That is considered very late in the basketball recruiting process and a remarkable achievement on her part. 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. "It was basketball and life goals. 13k Followers, 978 Following, 101 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gabriela Jaquez (@gabrielajaquezz) We have a good team capable of winning games.. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. 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. I think she just has a winning attitude. Ezequiel would go on to play basketball at Ventura Community College before transferring to Northern Arizona. A lot of people get lost in that. "I just wanted to make sure that they won first and I wanted them to go through the steps," he said. The basketball legacy of UCLA's Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez Jaquez went 7-of-16 from the field and 2-of-5 from deep with nine rebounds, while Rice went 7-of-10 from the field with five rebounds and four assists. 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. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. Ive thought about that, Jaquez said. He wants to be known as a Bruins legend first. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court We know that these times of [] 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. I was going to do whatever I could to make it happen. Jaquez, the younger sister of UCLA men's basketball guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., has been setting the record books ablaze in Ventura County, recently breaking 2,000 career points at Camarillo High School (CA). The pride in those moments permeates the Jaquez family's bond. Jones is the second local product in the class and boasts great elusiveness from the point guard spot. I just didnt give up.. On Wednesday, Jaquez returned home from Chicago and immediately resumed playing for Camarillos softball team, where shes the starting third baseman. 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's Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Putting the Bruins 'back on the map' UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. returning for senior season Gabriela entered UCLA with plenty of hype as part of the top-ranked recruiting class in the country. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. I know I'm on my own path. The Bruins (25-8) upset No. "If we would have had a 3-point line, I would have scored a lot more," he quipped. 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. 49.2k Followers, 977 Following, 103 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jaime Jaquez Jr (@trippplej) Sometimes, they bring their friends and show them how to put ranch on their favorite pizza slices. Saturday will be no exception, with Jaime part of senior night and Marcos playing in a high school regional semifinal. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. 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. . She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and. 4 min read LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. It shows I am a good player and can play at that level. That was a super fun and exciting past few days. She makes everyone around her better. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. But that's not his focus. That is. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. After the game, she moved into the multitude of siblings, nieces, nephews, parents, aunts and uncles who awaited her in a corridor of Pauley Pavilion. On Sunday morning, the family will quickly head to Las Vegas as the Bruins look to win the conference womens tournament for the first time since 2006. Gabriela Jaquez arrived at UCLA for the 2022-2023 season as one of the nations top 20 basketball recruits. The weekly shuffle also comes with balancing the highs and lows competing inevitably brings -- like celebrating Jaime Jr.'s excellent performance against Denver and consoling Gabriela hours later. ELITE 150 Watch List - 2027. Before the game, I was, Im not going to do anything special. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. "Being a McDonald's All American was a dream of mine for so long," Rice said. Crossword; Sudoku; Crossword; Sudoku _____ About Us 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. (Photo by . A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. Jaquez averaged 24.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.1 assists over her career at Camarillo (California) High School. Gabriela Jaquez 2022 High School Girls' Basketball Profile - ESPN At the head of one of the tables sat Ezequiel and Gloria, Jaime Jr. and Gabriela's grandparents. It pushes me even harder, she said. Kiki Rice 5-11 Guard Bethesda, Md. She is third on the team in 3-point accuracy at 36.7%. This article should address all of the questions College Coaches are asking about these kids in the evaluation. A lot of us are rushing and want to make the extra pass, especially for me. Going into Saturdays regular-season finale against No. Chris Hansen. They definitely have a championship mindset, and I look forward to seeing the development of championship habits. Gabriela Jaquez: 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Fr: Camarillo: Gabriela Jaquez is The Star's Girls Basketball Player of the Year She's a great passer, which I think is one of the lost arts of our game. I can play basketball and hold my own. It's Champ Week and we're about to find out, Bubble Watch: How the mighty Big 12 shapes the whole bubble, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Gabriela Jaquez arrived at UCLA for the 2022-2023 season as one of the nation's top 20 basketball recruits. We have a good team capable of winning games.. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court 10, nationally. 2022 Rankings - Stock Risers | Prep Girls Hoops The basketball legacy of UCLA's Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez ESPN Wrestling: Your Big Ten Championships Primer - Corn Nation - Dec 01 2022. She won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the U16 World Cup, averaging 11.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest in the tournament. I had so much fun. Jaime loves UCLA and has been a mentor for my daughter to show whats required of being a student. "The whole community, because they have their friends, they played with them on our team. Who's out? If they can beat Washington State in the championship game Sunday, it would improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Gabriela Jaquez Wins Co-MVP In 2022 McDonald's All-American Game - YouTube Now were selling out games.. Marcos Jaquez blazes own trail in athletic family - Our Esquina He's a play finisher who doesn't stop until. The top 25 girls basketball recruits in the class of 2022 CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. First she went from 5 feet 9 as a freshman to 6 feet as a junior. All Rights Reserved. Gabriela Jaquez Wins Co-MVP In 2022 McDonald's All-American Game | Part Of UCLA #1 Recruiting Class - YouTube Skip navigation Sign in Suggested: #1 Ranked Point Guard Kiki Rice Wins Co-MVP,. 70 prospect in the nation and has risen through the ranks to No. Jaime Jr. weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces when he was born. In four seasons under coach Mick Cronin, Jaquez has emerged as a fan favorite and one of Cronins favorite players who has played for him all four years. Gabriela Jaquez - Women's Basketball - UCLA Camarillo, CA Hometown; Adolfo Camarillo High School; 6-0 Height Chris Hansen & Brandon Clay. The whole team was fired up, Close said. Jaquez was ranked 87th in the 2019 recruiting rankings. She has compiled over 1,000-career points for Ronald Regan HS and provides versatility on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. "I think this has got to be one of the best classes recruited in UCLA Women's Basketball history," said The Michael Price Family UCLA Women's Head Basketball Coach Cori Close. Guard Kiki Rice and forward Gabriela Jaquez both represented UCLA women's basketball at the McDonald's All-American Girls Game on Tuesday, with Rice's East beating out Jaquez's West by a final . Gabriela, the co-MVP of last year's McDonald's All-American game, is averaging 6.7 PPG for the women's squad, which is currently projected as a 6-seed in the NCAA tournament. 6. 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 for No. Photo courtesy of Jaime Jaquez Sr. Marcos started playing chess shortly before the popular Netflix series "Queen's Gambit" launched. In four seasons under coach Mick Cronin, Jaquez has emerged as a fan favorite and one of Cronins favorite players who has played for him all four years. He was previously the Sports editor at UCLA's award-winning student newspaper, The Daily Bruin, and was a contributor for 247Sports, Rivals and Patriots Country, Sports Illustrated's New England Patriots site. The previous top scoring average for a girls player occurred 41 years ago or. Jaquez has deflected talk of individual honors and said the only thing he concentrates on is team honors, and trying to get UCLA (26-4) a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) The. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. 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. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. Overall recruiting rankings: Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. 2022-23 UCLA Bruins women's basketball team - Wikipedia If they can beat Washington State in the championship game Sunday, it would improve their seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Sontag plays overseas for Freiburg in Germany. 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. High School Sports - Schedules, Scores, Rankings - MaxPreps She is an elite scorer, she's quick, she's a fighter, and what she lacks in size she makes up for in might. Women's Bracketology: Stanford stays on top line despite loss, Bracketology: Who's in? presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court Get the latest news straight to your inbox! Jaquez tells the story of how things changed. I am his little sister. By Mike Regalado Jul 30, 2021. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Gabriela the Great: Jaquez may be the best girls basketball - Yahoo!