Jaime Jaquez Jr.
NBASmall Forward|Miami Heat
United StatesFebruary 18, 2001
Biography
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (/ˈhaɪmɛ ˈhɑːkɛz/, HY-meh HAH-kez; born February 18, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins of the Pac-12 Conference. Jaquez was named a consensus second-team All-American and voted the Pac-12 Player of the Year as a senior in 2023. He earned three All-Pac-12 selections, including first-team honors twice. Jaquez was also a two-time member of the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. He was selected by the Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft with the 18th overall pick. He is nicknamed ”Juan Wick” for his Mexican heritage and perceived resemblance to John Wick.
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2001personal
(/ˈhaɪmɛ ˈhɑːkɛz/, HY-meh HAH-kez; born February 18, 2001) is an American pro...
(/ˈhaɪmɛ ˈhɑːkɛz/, HY-meh HAH-kez; born February 18, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
2023achievement
Jaquez was named a consensus second-team All-American and voted the Pac-12 Pl...
Jaquez was named a consensus second-team All-American and voted the Pac-12 Player of the Year as a senior in 2023.
2023career
He was selected by the Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft with the...
He was selected by the Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft with the 18th overall pick.
Achievements
2023
Jaquez was named a consensus second-team All-American and voted the Pac-12 Pl...
Jaquez was named a consensus second-team All-American and voted the Pac-12 Player of the Year as a senior in 2023.