Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez strengthen their family’s basketball legacy at UCLA
Before becoming a star at UCLA, Gabriella Jaquez cherished moments watching her older brother Jaime play basketball for the Bruins alongside their parents. Yet, I didn’t always join him on the ride from Camarillo to Pauley Pavilion—only when he asked for help with homework. That seemed like a missed opportunity. Jaime hit a game-winning 3-pointer […]
Jaime Jaquez shares how he connected with his girlfriend during a chaotic NBA draft night filled with tequila.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Reflects on Draft Night Encounter Picture this: you’re drafted into the NBA and meet your girlfriend on the same night. That’s exactly what happened to Heat Forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. when Miami selected him with the 18th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, the night took a turn when Tequila came […]