Campbell and teammate David Singleton, who is out of eligibility, are set to compete in the Portsmouth Invitational this week, a pre-draft showcase in Virginia. He also led the league in free-throw percentage at 85.6. To all of UCLA's fans, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your life for four years. UCLA men's basketball guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, the senior announced Thursday on social media. Now, they say theyre spending their retirement paying for it, McDonalds is making changes to its Big Mac and other burgers, DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison, A 94-year-old CT resident got an eviction notice. At 6-foot-7, Jaquez boasts a 6-foot-11 wingspan. Jaime Jaquez Jr. could have a similar career trajectory to Rick Fox, the former 24th pick. UCLA Bruins forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft, he announced Thursday via social media. I take a lot of pride in the success we have had, and thats the result of a lot of hard work and commitment, he wrote. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is taking his talents to the next level. I said it two weeks ago, but Ill say it again we built our program around his competitive spirit and toughness, starting four years ago. He does his best work in the midrange and has all the footwork to get shots inside of 17 feet. UCLAs Jaime Jaquez Jr. understands what it takes to win: Half the battle is wanting it more, NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama still on top; a lot at stake in pre-draft process. His ability to make plays on both sides of the ball is illustrated well in this reel from the March Madness official Twitter account: An incredible career with the Bruins Thank you, Jaime Jaquez Jr. @UCLAMBB pic.twitter.com/swshR0xzKs, NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 6, 2023. By Sam Connon Apr 6, 2023 6:55 PM EDT. Jaquez, a fourth-year senior, averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game this season, which saw the Bruins notch a Pac-12 championship and a No. with a 6-10 wingspan. UCLA star Jaime Jaquez will declare for the 2023 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, he told ESPN on Thursday. Campbell announced his decision Wednesday night on Instagram. Campbell and Jaquez are seniors. Harris is listed as 6-7, 226 lbs. But I'm also excited about my future, my NBA dreams and my continued basketball growth. While he could've returned to UCLA for a fifth year, given that the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to all student-athletes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jaquez left his mark on the Bruins and NCAA history. Jaime Jaquez Jr. declares for NBA draft. The 6-foot-7 guard-forward did have a final extra year of college eligibility remaining due to the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the 2020-21 season. Jaquez has been an engine for the Bruins for years now. Jaquez emerged as a tremendous scorer and will finish his four years with the program ranked eighth in career points (1,802), eighth in steals (178) and 11th in rebounding (842). After averaging career-highs of 17.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game, Jaquez earned Second Team All-American honors while taking home Pac-12 Player of the Year. He gets the job done, plain and simple.. His collegiate experience offered him the opportunity to play multiple roles on the court. He now hopes to continue that momentum and find success at the next level. He was also recognized as the Pac-12 Player of the Year and was a semifinalist for the Naismith Player of the Year Trophy. He has the potential to develop into a 3-and-D player. UCLA guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is entering the 2023 NBA Draft, he announced on social media Thursday. Ben Bolch has been a Los Angeles Times staff writer since 1999. "We know that Tyger has a long future in pro basketball, and I hope that I'm coaching long enough to hire him on my staff someday, as well.". Jaquez, who became a Bruin in 2019 after a highly decorated career at Camarillo High, made his announcement on Twitter and Instagram on Thursday. But Im also excited about my future, my NBA dreams and my continued basketball growth. The senior forward made it official Thursday afternoon, issuing a public service announcement via his Twitter account. UCLA is marching its way into the Sweet 16 for the third time in as many years and senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is once again leading the way. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has shown everyone that hes a leader and a winner, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said in a statement. Fox stood at 6-7 and spent 13 years in the NBA, winning three championships. He was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. I could not have lived out these dreams without the unwavering support of my teammates and my friends, and more importantly, to my family. The forward could be seen guarding any position and serving as primary ball handler. A former four-star recruit out of Camarillo (Calif.), Jaquez was ranked as the No. In 2021, Jaquez helped the team reach the Final Four. With aspirations to play professionally, I am declaring for the NBA Draft.". As usual, Jaquez played his best on the biggest stage, tallying a season-high 29 points to go with 11 rebounds against Gonzaga in his final college game. Please know, I gave you everything that I had. Jaquez averaged 17.8 points and 8.2 rebounds as a senior, leading UCLA to a 31-6 record, its first Pac-12 regular-season title since 2013, and a run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Dos generaciones despus, la familia goza de dos estudiantes atletas que han cimentado el legado de los Jaquez en una prestigiosa universidad como UCLA, donde The senior forward made it official Thursday afternoon, issuing a public announcement via his Twitter account. Many players are better and younger, which is why Jaquez's draft stock isn't very impressive. 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Widely projected as a second-round pick, the 6-foot-7 Jaquez could be a draft-day steal because of his savvy, toughness, relentless defense and ability to score in a variety of ways. UCLA star Jaime Jaquez will declare for the 2023 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, he told ESPN on Thursday. He helped the Bruins reach the Final Four in 2021 and the Sweet 16 in 2022 and again this year. 1 in this weeks top 20 high school softball rankings. Jaquez averaged 17.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season for the Bruins. He works relentlessly on the glass and defensive end, where his effort and IQ try and make up for his athletic limitations. The team was eliminated when Gonzaga's Julian Strawther made a last-minute, 32-foot jumper in a 79-76 win. I'd like to announce that I am declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft - Jaime Jaquez Jr.". UCLAs Tyger Campbell declares for NBA draft, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), UCLA footballs first-team offense begins to take shape, Jordan Chiles wins 2 national titles, but UCLA gymnastics ousted in NCAA semifinals, UCLAs defensive line unit expected to provide stability, How Janelle McDonald returned UCLA to gymnastics prominence, UCLA is building a deep, diversified running back room, What USC football needs from the transfer portal entering the summer, Cravont Charleston upstages Michael Norman at Mt. The consensus All-American recorded 29 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in the Bruins' third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance. Hes a 32.9 percent 3-point shooter for his career. 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25, announced his decision Wednesday night on Instagram, UCLA junior guard Clark declares for NBA draft, UCLA's Jaquez into draft after 'amazing journey', Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He'll put the ball on the floor to create his own shot, or try and get closer to the rim where he can back his opponent down and get back into his office.He appears to be a step quicker than in years past, getting by defenders in space for layups or dunks. Web2022 Draft Profile - Jaime Jaquez NBA Draft Room - Jan. 15th: "A versatile and hard working wing who plays with great energy and can light it up from outside." Jaquez, a senior, is headed to the draft after deciding to forgo an extra year of eligibility available because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We built our program around his competitive spirit and toughness, starting four years ago, Cronin said. Please know, I gave you everything that I had. UCLA star Jaime Jaquez Jr. hails from a competitive Mexican-American family that explains how he manages to push through injuries to play. Web2022 Draft Profile - Jaime Jaquez NBA Draft Room - Jan. 15th: "A versatile and hard working wing who plays with great energy and can light it up from outside." Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Bruins had a big lead in the second half, but the Bulldogs went on a big run and ended up advancing to the Elite Eight. Playing his final college season while his sister Gabriela emerged as a key contributor for the UCLA womens basketball team, Jaime will now go it alone once more at the games highest level. WATCH: Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell, Amari Bailey on UCLA-UNCA. How strong a politician is Gavin Newsom, really? Under his leadership, UCLA won the Pac-12 regular-season title for the first time since 2013 and advanced to the NCAA tournaments Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season after making the Final Four his sophomore season. Jaquez finished his career at UCLA ranked eighth in scoring (1,802 points), 11th in rebounds (842) and eighth in steals (178). His dedication, his loyalty and his tenacity are unmatched, and I cant wait to see him play in the NBA. He gets the job done, plain and simple. "This was an emotional last run for the two of us, as we both worked so hard together to make UCLA elite again," coach Mick Cronin said in a statement. Jaquez will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility, which he banked by participating in the pandemic-disrupted 2020-21 season. Jaquez brings a proven winner's mentality, a desirable trait for contending teams in the back end of the first round. 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