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Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat is set to receive a tremendous honor as his No. 24 jers...
Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat is set to receive a tremendous honor as his No. 24 jersey from his time at Camarillo High is scheduled to be retired on January 14. This significant event will be marked by a ceremony before the Scorpions' game against Simi Valley, which is sure to be a memorable occasion for Jaquez Jr. and fans alike. As a testament to his talent and achievements, this retirement speaks volumes about the impact that Jaquez Jr. had during his time at Camarillo High and the lasting legacy he created.
(John Minchillo / Associated Press)
The Heat are playing the Clippers on Jan. 13 and the Lakers on Jan. 15, so the Tuesday between is the perfect day to honor Camarillo's hometown hero who went on to star for UCLA and became a first-round NBA draft pick.
Loyalty. Perseverance. Hard work. The road to the NBA for Jaime Jaquez Jr. went through Camarillo and UCLA. He also played baseball at Camarillo. Dreams come true. He never stopped getting better. No. 18 to Miami Heat. pic.twitter.com/YQIpDe9gO8
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) June 23, 2023
Jaquez helped bring respect to Ventura County basketball. He averaged 31 points as a junior in 2018, graduated in 2019 and has continued to support his school through contributions of equipment and clothing.
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