Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez: Exploring Their Family Connection

They are siblings and both are linked to UCLA basketball. Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez have each reached the Final Four with the Bruins.

Collegiate highlights

Jaime Jaquez Jr. helped power the UCLA men to a surprise Final Four run in 2021. That run was widely described as a Cinderella performance.

Gabriela Jaquez guided the UCLA women to the Final Four in 2025. She followed that with another trip to the Final Four in 2026.

Turning pro

Jaime left college early and entered the NBA Draft. He was selected with the 18th overall pick by the Miami Heat in 2023.

Gabriela is a senior at UCLA. A strong finish in the tournament could boost her WNBA draft stock.

Family connection and legacy

The family connection between Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez is now part of UCLA lore. Both siblings have helped raise the program profiles for men and women.

They have already written notable chapters in Bruin history. More achievements may follow as their careers progress.

Reporting for Filmogaz.com.