Campbell announced his decision Wednesday night on Instagram. 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. 8 on UCLAs all-time steals list (178), No. To all of UCLAs fans, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your life for four years. LOS ANGELES -- UCLA guard Tyger Campbell has declared for the NBA draft, joining teammates Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jaylen Clark who already made the Please know, I gave you everything that I had. All-American UCLA Wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. Declares for NBA Draft. Jaquez has been an engine for the Bruins for years now. 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. UCLA senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., the Pac-12 Conference player of the year this past season, announced Thursday via social media that he will declare for the NBA draft. Ben Bolch has been a Los Angeles Times staff writer since 1999. Cronin was alluding to the resolve Jaquez showed during the Maui Invitational in 2019, earning his first career start against Michigan State because of his aggressiveness and willingness to challenge his teammates. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. He blames unreachable landlords who refused to approve a new lease, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Jaquez improved his stats each year at UCLA. Hes a terrific young man who has grown tremendously in Westwood. But Im also excited about my future, my NBA dreams and my continued basketball growth.. 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. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is going pro. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is taking his talents to the next level. Tyger has so many great intangible qualities, but simply put, he is a winner. Campbell announced his decision Wednesday night on Instagram. He is projected to be a second-round pick this year. You may be interested in reading: "This dropped my jaw to the floor"- Fans applaud game of the tournament as Gonzaga stuns UCLA in Sweet 16. Please know, I gave you everything that I had, wrote Jaquez, who finished his career with 1,802 points, surpassing such legends as Bill Walton, Gail Goodrich and Marques Johnson. He was also the ninth-ranked prospect in the state of California. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I cant wait to see him play in the NBA.. 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Thanks to his big game in March Madness 2023, the talented player could be selected in the first round. Jaquez averaged 17.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season for the Bruins. Man hired to remove gang graffiti killed, 3 other men injured in Northridge shooting, Eric Claptons Crossroads Guitar Festival is coming to Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, Comedian Sinbad making progress 2 years after stroke, family asks for donations, Upstate NY woman, 20, fatally shot after turning down wrong driveway, They spent their lives teaching Californias children. Be the first one to comment on this story. Jaquez finished his career No. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Ranking every team in the Sweet 16: Where did UCLA land. He also led the league in free-throw percentage at 85.6. 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. Harris is listed as 6-7, 226 lbs. In 2021, Jaquez helped the team reach the Final Four. He has swift, clean footwork and a smooth shooting touch with his back to the basket, knocking down turnaround jumpers or going up and under to finish at the rim through contact. 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. Jaquez is a threat from the midrange and this season, in particular, he's improved as a scorer off the dribble. MORE: March Madness best bets for the Sweet 16. Your login session has expired. However, Jaquez won't be able to improve his draft stock in games as his Bruins were eliminated in the Sweet 16. WebJaime Jaquez Jr. is taking his talents to the next level. His first civics lesson? Jaime has heart and hes all about hustle and hard work. The women's team was also eliminated in the Sweet 16 with a 59-43 loss to the then-undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks. Jaquez brings a proven winner's mentality, a desirable trait for contending teams in the back end of the first round. Jeremy Woo - He does his best work in the midrange and has all the footwork to get shots inside of 17 feet. Hes a terrific young man who has grown tremendously in Westwood. Please know, I gave you everything that I had. Over four seasons at UCLA, Jaquez shot 32.8 percent from 3 on over 350 attempts. With aspirations to play professionally, I am declaring for the NBA Draft.". A special thanks goes out to the medical and athletic training staff from throughout my four years. He ranks eighth in program history in both career scoring (1,802 points) and career steals (178), and he is 11th in career rebounds (842). 9 in games played (134) and No. He is one of nine Bruins players to rank among the 15 all-time leaders in scoring and rebounding. More: Camarillo's Jaime Jaquez Jr. is The Star's Boys Basketball Player of the Year. You may be interested in reading: Ranking 5 teams with the most Sweet 16 appearances in NCAA history featuring Kentucky and UCLA. A special thanks goes out to the medical and athletic training staff from my four years. Jaquez, a senior, is headed to the draft after deciding to forgo an extra year of eligibility available because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The forward could be seen guarding any position and serving as primary ball handler. He was also recognized as the Pac-12 Player of the Year and was a semifinalist for the Naismith Player of the Year Trophy. Jaquez's first step to potentially carving out a role in the NBA is becoming a consistent 3-point shooter. Please know, I gave you everything that I had. How strong a politician is Gavin Newsom, really? Jaquezs doggedness led to him twice winning the Hungry Dog Award, a rawhide bone that goes to the player on the team who finishes a season with the most deflections, defined as tipped passes, blocks, steals and loose balls collected. Their frames are almost identical and the fact that Harris is frequently toward the top of the league in post-ups as a forward aligns their playstyle. He also led the league in free-throw percentage (85.6). The 6-7 forward is a scoring machine with NBA size but he's on the fringe as a first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. His dedication, his loyalty and his tenacity are unmatched, and I cant wait to see him play in the NBA. UCLA star Jaime Jaquez Jr.declared for the 2023 NBA Draft. Bona is recovering from a serious shoulder injury that could compel him to return for one more season. He also powered through multiple ankle injuries as a junior, helping the Bruins reach the Sweet 16. Make no mistake. Many players are better and younger, which is why Jaquez's draft stock isn't very impressive. The team was eliminated when Gonzaga's Julian Strawther made a last-minute, 32-foot jumper in a 79-76 win. "I'm graduating from UCLA and looking forward to the next step in my basketball career. Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. Theres value in guys like him who can guard and fits on the floor with other talented players. On defense, Jaquez is a bit of a tweener for the NBA level. Jaquez's biggest strength is his size as a 6-7, 225-pound scorer. WebUCLA star Jaime Jaquez Jr. announces he will forgo his extra year of eligibility because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will enter the 2023 NBA draft. He has shown so much heart, hustle and grit in how he led this team and how he overcame a knee injury that wiped out his first season in Westwood. Please know, I gave you everything that I had. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Campbell earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors for three years and was an honorable mention this past season. MORE: Ranking every team in the Sweet 16: Where did UCLA land? He had 29 points and 11 rebounds in UCLAs epic regional semifinal loss to Gonzaga on March 23. 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. Clark, a junior, has said he will enter the draft. "I have fulfilled my dream of playing basketball He is the No. Hes the type of player an NBA coach will trust to put on the floor right away. By Sam Connon Apr 6, 2023 6:55 PM EDT. 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). He gets the job done, plain and simple. However, he's also not quick enough laterally to keep up with quicker NBA guards and wings. Cavaliers draftee Luke Travers will change teams in the NBL ahead of the 2023-24 season. Its hard for me to put into words what he has meant to our program, but hes obviously been a huge part of our success. Campbell and Jaquez are seniors. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. But Im also excited about my future, my NBA dreams and my continued basketball growth. Tobias Harris is another player Jaquez can be compared to. I will miss him greatly, but its time for him to take the next step to the NBA.. As expected, UCLA senior Jaime Jaquez Jr. has declared for the NBA draft. To all of UCLAs fans, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your life for four years. Following Jaquezs official announcement, UCLA coach Mick Cronin issued a statement thanking him for his contributions to the program over the last four years and wishing him well in his future. Jaquez emerged as a productive player and made great improvements over his four years in college. He was also a consensus second-team All-America selection. 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. The senior forward made it official Thursday afternoon, issuing a public announcement via his Twitter LOS ANGELES (AP) UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. has declared for the NBA draft, with the senior deciding to forgo an extra year of eligibility available because of the Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. My four years at UCLA have been incredible, and Ill always be proud to be a Bruin. At 6-foot-7, Jaquez boasts a 6-foot-11 wingspan. He finished second on the school's all-time assists list with 655 and 10th in games played at 133. "This dropped my jaw to the floor"- Fans applaud game of the tournament as Gonzaga stuns UCLA in Sweet 16, Ranking 5 teams with the most Sweet 16 appearances in NCAA history featuring Kentucky and UCLA. Once he enters the NBA, Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be 22 years old. Campbell led the Pac-12 in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.2) and also finished third in the nation in that category. Bruin 4 life pic.twitter.com/1nvJZCKvsE, Jaime Jaquez Jr (@jaquez_jr) April 6, 2023. Please logout and login again. I would like to thank Coach (Mick) Cronin and UCLAs coaching staff for developing me, as both a player and a person. I said it two weeks ago, and Ill say it again we built our program around his competitive spirit and toughness, starting four years ago. 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