History of Jaime Jaquez Jr. in Timeline

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a Mexican-American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat, selected 18th overall in the 2023 NBA draft. Before turning pro, he had a successful college career at UCLA, where he earned consensus second-team All-American honors and was named Pac-12 Player of the Year during his senior season in 2023. He was a three-time All-Pac-12 selection, including two first-team honors, and a two-time Pac-12 All-Defensive Team member. Known by the nickname "Juan Wick," a nod to his Mexican heritage and resemblance to John Wick, Jaquez is a promising young talent in the NBA.

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1995: First Senior to Capture Award

In 2023 Jaime Jaquez became the first UCLA senior to capture the Pac-12 Player of the Year award since Ed O'Bannon in 1995.

February 18, 2001: Jaime Jaquez Jr. Born

On February 18, 2001, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was born. He is a Mexican-American professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat of the NBA.

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2008: Bruin to Win

In 2023 Jaime Jaquez was voted the Pac-12 Player of the Year, becoming the first Bruin to win since Kevin Love in 2008.

2009: First UCLA Senior Picked

In 2023, Jaime Jaquez Jr. became the first UCLA senior to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft since Darren Collison in 2009.

2013: Pac-12 Regular Season Title

Jaime Jaquez Jr. led UCLA to their first Pac-12 regular season title since 2013.

2018: Alford Fired, Cronin Replaces

In 2018, Steve Alford, who initially recruited Jaquez to UCLA, was fired and later replaced by Mick Cronin. Jaquez remained committed to UCLA despite the coaching change.

2019: Became a Starter for the Bruins

In 2019, Jaime Jaquez Jr. became a starter for the UCLA Bruins during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational after a strong performance against Chaminade on November 26.

2019: Graduation from High School

In 2019, Jaime Jaquez Jr. graduated from Adolfo Camarillo High School in Camarillo, California.

2019: Pan American Games

In 2019, Jaime Jaquez Jr., a Mexican-American dual citizen, represented Mexico at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.

February 27, 2020: Game-Winning Shot Against Arizona State

On February 27, 2020, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 18 points and hit the game-winning three-pointer with 0.6 seconds left in a 75–72 victory over Arizona State.

February 18, 2021: Scored 25 points on 20th Birthday

On February 18, 2021, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 25 points in a 74-60 win over Arizona on his 20th birthday.

2021: Ankle Issues

Throughout most of the 2021–22 season, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was restricted by ankle injuries. He suffered from synovitis in one ankle and began wearing braces on both ankles as a preventative measure.

February 2022: Career High Scored

In February 2022, Jaime Jaquez Jr. bounced back from a scoring slump and on February 28, he scored a career-high 30 points in a 77–66 win over Washington.

2022: Sister's MVP

In 2022, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s younger sister, Gabriela, who also plays college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, was named co-MVP at the McDonald's All-American Girls Game.

2022: Julius Erving Award Finalist

In 2022–23, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was named a finalist for the Julius Erving Award for the second straight season.

February 4, 2023: Game High Score

On February 4, 2023, Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a game-high 24 points and a career-high 15 rebounds in a 76–52 win over Washington State.

October 25, 2023: NBA Debut

On October 25, 2023, Jaime Jaquez Jr. made his NBA debut for the Miami Heat against the Detroit Pistons, scoring his first basket and contributing to a 103-102 victory.

2023: Drafted by the Miami Heat

In 2023, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was selected by the Miami Heat with the eighteenth overall pick in the NBA draft and participated in the 2023 Summer League before a shoulder injury.

2023: Recognized as All-American and Drafted into the NBA

In 2023, during his senior season, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was recognized as a consensus second-team All-American and named Pac-12 Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Miami Heat with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft.