LOS ANGELES — In a move as predictable and heartfelt as UCLA's pregame roll call, Jaime Jaquez Jr. said his time as a Bruin is over.
The senior forward who started his college career as a bit player and ended it as the No. 8 scorer in the school's storied basketball history announced his decision Thursday on social media as part of an all-inclusive farewell, thanking fans, teammates, coaches and trainers.
"Please know, I gave you everything that I had," wrote Jaquez, who finished his career with 1,802 points, surpassing such legends as Bill Walton, Gail Goodrich and Marques Johnson. "My four years at UCLA have been incredible, and I'll always be proud to be a Bruin. But I'm also excited about my future, my NBA dreams and my continued basketball growth."
