Jaime Jaquez Jr., who helped spearhead UCLA's resurgence into an NCAA powerhouse, was selected No. 18 overall by the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA draft.
After breaking into an amused smile at hearing his name called, indulging a round of family hugs and fitting the hat of his new NBA team snugly onto his head,Barely a top-100 prospect out of Camarillo High, he had stayed atfor what felt like a basketball lifetime, rising from bit player to Pac-12 player of the year over the last four years.
When his name was called, Jaquez smiled and rose to hug every member of a basketball-crazed family that’s been playing the sport for three generations. First he embraced his mother, Angela, the two gently rocking back and forth. Next came his father, Jaime, who delivered pats on the back to his namesake son.
Having helped UCLA reach one Final Four and two additional trips to the Sweet 16, Jaquez said he understands what it takes to maintain a standard of excellence like the one established by the Heat.
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