Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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Jaquez Jr. Selected UCLA Student-Athlete of Week

January 17, 2023 | Men's Basketball

Senior guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the UCLA men's basketball team has been selected the UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by Ready, for Jan. 9-15.

Jaquez Jr. averaged 15.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 steals in the Bruins' two home wins last week. He totaled eight points, 12 rebounds and six assists in UCLA's 19-point win last Thursday night against Utah. Two nights later, he registered 23 points, 13 rebounds, a career-best five blocks and four steals as UCLA defeated Colorado, 68-54. He shot 41.2 percent from the field and was 2-for-4 from 3-point distance. Jaquez Jr. continues to lead the Bruins in scoring (16.7 ppg) and rebounding (7.1 rpg).

This is Jaquez Jr.'s third UCLA student-athlete of the week award of the season and eighth of his career.

Also nominated: Selena Harris, Gymnastics; Alexander Hoogmartens, M. Tennis; Alex Knight, M. Volleyball; Kiki Rice, W. Basketball; Elise Wagle, W. Tennis.

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