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. (Photo by . 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 was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and co-MVP of last years McDonalds All-American game. 29. Along with Jaquez, the Bruins now have commitments from five-star point guard Londynn Jones, five-star guard Paris Clark, Spanish guard Elena Buenavida, and German forward LinaSontag. Gabriela said having her older brother around has made adjusting to college easier. In this day and age, when eighth-graders are receiving scholarship offers, Jaquez didnt receive a womens basketball scholarship offer from her dream school, UCLA, until July 16, 2021. "We're all just people at the end of the day. "I was in basketball camp in fourth grade and they just had us write down our goals," she said. Its a pretty cool deal, Jaime said. But Im older now and starting to get a little bit more wisdom. 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. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. Another highly-recognized name is Gabriela Jaquez, whose brother, Jaime, is a star on the men's team. 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. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward led his team in scoring and rebounding as the fourth-ranked Bruins captured their "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. They saw she got taller, she got stronger, she got better.. Gabriela Jaquez arrived at UCLA for the 2022-2023 season as one of the nation's top 20 basketball recruits. Having a little sister around, you dont really appreciate that when youre in high school. The Bruins (25-8) upset No. The Bruins had the nation's top recruiting class in 2022. . On Tuesday, she was selected co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American game after scoring 17 points for the West team. ESPN ranked Jaquez. A lot of people get lost in that. 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Gabriela Jaquez will follow in the footsteps of her brother, Jaime Jr., by playing at UCLA next season after a stellar career at Camarillo High. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Gabriela Jaquez arrived at UCLA for the 2022-2023 season as one of the nations top 20 basketball recruits. Its just been a lot of fun being able to hang out with him outside of basketball and doing other things, she said. I think she just has a winning attitude. 1 guard in her class, as she is the highest-rated prospect to commit to the Bruins in at least the past 15 years. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) The. Basketball highlights are the norm for the Jaquez family. There is a reason she was ranked the number one guard in her class. Camarillo won the game 79-73. He said, I really think youre going to like her. Boy was he right. 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. ELITE 150 Watch List - 2027. COVID-19 prevented coaches from coming to games in person, so the summer before her senior year was critical. According to MaxPreps, Jaquez averaged career highs across the board this season, including 31.7 points, 14.8 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game on 48% shooting from the field. Sources: . Her most recent junior season was particularly impressive, as the local product notched 31.7 points and 14.8 rebounds per game. She doesnt know when shell make her decision. You may not agree, but her number and productivity on the floor speaks for itself. Jaquez had one offer -- from Cal Baptist or something -- before playing with Cal Stars. The. Point guard Londynn Jones, forward Christeen Iwuala and forward Lina Sontag are the other incoming members of UCLA's 2022 recruiting class. 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. The Bruins (24-8) faced No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. A couple of hours later, Jaime had 14 points and seven rebounds in UCLAs victory over Sacramento State. She's also willing to work bigger to back it up." She'll be a phenomenal floor general, she'll be a dynamic creator, and she'll also be an elite leader." Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Well eat and talk about the game. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. I am his little sister. 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. Across 67-career games for Camarillo High School, Jaquez has stuffed the stat sheet, putting up 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as Sacramento State Hornets takes on UCLA Bruins. The pride in those moments permeates the Jaquez family's bond. (Photo: Gabriela Jaquez's Twitter) The UCLA women's basketball team has received its fifth commitment to the 2022 class as four-star forward Gabriela Jaquez 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. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. Rather, he wants his name in the UCLA rafters next to the greats, such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The game against the Wildcats will feature a matchup of the two favorites for player of the year. High School Sports - Schedules, Scores, Rankings - MaxPreps One of the highlights for both came on Nov. 7 when UCLA held a rare basketball doubleheader for the season opener. Stay on current site or go to US version. I was always good but kept getting better. Ive been learning a lot, and theres still a lot to learn, she said. Who's out? 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. Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. 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. ", All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. Im thankful I was invited and was honored to be part of such great history, Jaquez said. "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. Leading her team to an undefeated record with her 33 points and 15.8 rebounds per game, the 6-foot wing has been a staple of the crowd at Pauley Pavilion for men's and women's games the past few seasons and is the No. Coach Close on Jaquez: "She's the player that is the hardest to describe, but maybe makes the biggest impact. I hustled every play. 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. 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. Gabriela Jaquez Year: 2022 Height: 6-0 Position: W High School: Camarillo (CA) Recruiting Status: Signed with UCLA [ press release] Notes: both her parents played basketball at Concordia University (Irvine); her brother Jaime Jr. is a junior on the 2021-22 UCLA men's basketball team Recruiting Summary for Gabriela Jaquez Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. The more immediate task is preparing for Saturdays game, which will also be Jaquezs final game in Pauley Pavilion. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez joins Pac-12 Networks following game-high 14 points off the bench vs. Oregon State February 10, 2023, 10:54 PM Gabriela Jaquez chatted with Pac-12 Networks after she. We know that these times of [] By Mike Regalado Jul 30, 2021. 4 min read LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. She makes everyone around her better. 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. It was less than two weeks ago that UCLA had reached out and offered the 6-0 Jaquez who had at that time received offers from schools such as USC, Washington State, and Oklahoma State. 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. We'll get there.". Gloria is the matriarch who has helped the family remain tight. The Bruins have inked Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Londynn Jones, Christeen Iwuala, and Lina Sontag to national letters of intent. College basketball history is filled with siblings who played the sport at an elite level. There is a Jaquez family rule: no matter who plays, or where they play, a member of the family is in the stands. But Im older now and starting to get a little bit more wisdom. He has gone beyond that and is one of the favorites for Pac-12 Player of the Year. Jaquez is now hopeful he'll generate some buzz on the recruiting trail. His sister, Gabriela, is having a solid season for the 19th-ranked Bruins womens basketball team. 22 spot in the country and the 10th-ranked guard. 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. 6 Stanford 69-65 in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night. Play Tournament Challenge. 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,. Date. #4sup @UCLAWBB @vcstar @vcspreps @TheAcornSports @latsondheimer @CalStars @AchsGirls pic.twitter.com/r0hKYpEDLN. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. "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. Londynn Jones 5-5 Guard Riverside, Calif. (Santiago HS) 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. "It was basketball and life goals. Rice's parents were both student-athletes at Yale and she is cousins with former NBA star Allan Houston. July 2021: Gabriela Jaquez (2022) commits to UCLA; September 2021: Marta Morales (2021 commit) is not listed on the team's 2021-22 roster . The deal is perhaps the biggest expression of the Jaquez's legacy. Jaime Jr. and Gabriela still return to Camarillo during the season. The family visits help them recharge during a long and busy season. Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. Ive thought about that, Jaquez said. That was a super fun and exciting past few days. The other MVP was fellow Bruins freshman Kiki Rice. Saturday will be no exception, with Jaime part of senior night and Marcos playing in a high school regional semifinal. The Bruins (24-8) faced No. Gabriela had 10 points and six rebounds in her first college game as the Bruins beat Cal-Poly. She was the 19th-ranked player in the Class of 2023 and. /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. Once married, Gloria, who did not speak English then, created a thriving hair salon business in Camarillo. LOS ANGELES Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Camarillo, CA Hometown; Adolfo Camarillo High School; 6-0 Height "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. LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jaquez Jr. is having the type of senior season at UCLA most players dream about. Join Facebook to connect with Gabriela Jaquez and others you may know. We started with no one coming to our games, no one even wanting to, everyone overlooking us. Gabriela is a class of 2022 recruit for UCLA women's basketball, while Jaime is a junior . The Bruins won, but Gabriela scored just the three points. Gabriela Jaquez - 6-0 - Forward - Camarillo, Calif. (Camarillo HS) Jaquez checks in at No. For now, though, the two are still high schoolers living thousands of miles apart Jaquez coming from Camarillo and Rice coming from Washington, DC. Gabriela Jaquez 6-0 Forward Camarillo, Calif. (Camarillo HS) We have a good team capable of winning games.. Jaquez siblings helping UCLA men, women succeed on court this year . What has made the year even more enjoyable is that he isnt the only Jaquez making an impact on the court. The Bruins (24-8) faced No. "I just wanted to make sure that they won first and I wanted them to go through the steps," he said. Jaquez tells the story of how things changed. "He's become an elite scorer in college basketball," UCLA men's head coach Mick Cronin said. 6 Stanford in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday night and are trying to improve their seeding for the upcoming women's NCAA Tournament. She cares only about what it's going to take for our team to win. The last name should be familiar to UCLA fans, as her brother is Jaime Jaquez Jr., star for UCLA Men's Basketball. Coach Close on Jones: "Londynn is dynamic. Go Bruins! Usually, after his games, Ill go to his apartment. I just didnt give up.. 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. Through group texts, it is collectively decided who will attend which game and when. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). Gabriela has started two games but has mainly come off the bench while averaging 6.7 points and 3.5 rebounds.