Who is Jaime Jaquez Jr?
COLLEGIATE basketball star, Jaime Jaquez Jr., has been making big moves on the court.
On March 15, 2023, the 22-year-old Bruins player was named a second-team All-America selection by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Who is Jaime Jaquez Jr.?
Jaime Jaquez Jr. was born in Camarillo, California, on February 18, 2001, and is of Mexican-American descent.
The rising sports star comes from a long line of basketball players in his family.
Jaquez Jr.'s parents, Angela and Jaime Jaquez Sr., met while playing basketball at Concordia University.
He has two siblings - a younger brother, Marcos, and a younger sister, Gabriela.
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Jaquez Jr. has over 50k followers on his Instagram account, @trippplej, where he often posts pictures of himself on and off the court.
With the rise of his career, he has secured major endorsements from companies like Bose, an audio equipment manufacturer.
How tall is Jaime Jaquez Jr.?
After graduating from Camarillo High School, the 6-foot-7 guard started playing basketball for the NCAA's UCLA Bruins.
On March 15, 2023, the was named a second-team All-America selection by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
According to the UCLA website: "Jaquez Jr. has already secured second-team All-America acclaim this month by the Associated Press (AP) and Sporting News.
"He was honored as the Pac-12 Player of the Year by the league office last week, becoming UCLA's first such conference player of the year since Kevin Love in 2008."
Which seed is UCLA in March Madness 2023?
UCLA is entering March Madness 2023 as a No.2 seed.
The men's basketball team has ranked alongside the Arizona Wildcats, the Texas Longhorns, and the Marquette Golden Eagles.
According to ESPN: "This season's group has the makings of a national champion.
"Jaime Jaquez Jr. (17.5 PPG 8.0 RPG) has been a force all season, leading UCLA on a 10-game winning streak entering the Pac-12 tournament. The Bruins are also top five in adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom."