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PlayersJaime Jaquez Jr.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
NBA

Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Miami Heat
United States
Small Forward
18 Feb 2001
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Height
11
Number
225 lb (102 kg)
Weight

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.