Jaime Jaquez Jr has been a highly productive player that has leveled up his game every year in college. He started off his career as a bench player that played hard but didn't put up big numbers and has now blossomed into the focal point of one of the best teams in the country. The fundamentals of his game are extremely sound and he’s really grown into his playstyle as a guy that makes gritty plays and does the little things. He bullies other players to get what he wants, fights for rebounds, and creates second-chance points. He attacks the basket ferociously and will push for space in order to get his space in the paint, he’s a below-average athlete in terms of burst so he is forced to battle to get attempts off. He has a very wide array of go-to moves that heavily rely on his advanced footwork. He manipulates what defenders do through pump fakes and post-ups where he can control the pace and speed of the game for others around him which is a rare trait for players to have. He might struggle to convert on some of his usual bag of tricks due to higher-level defenses that have more athletic players but he did adapt and improve on his weaknesses in the past so I could see him continuing to progress his game. I would like to see him bring more touch into his driving by adding some floater moves so that he runs into less of a brick wall early on. His shooting has been very iffy, especially when he steps out to three. He has never been a good floor spacer and I don't expect this to improve in the league because it hasn't progressed so far which is a big issue. His free-throw shooting and feel on other parts of the floor are perfectly fine but he just isn’t a good shooter and he’s never played like a guy that looks for shots on the perimeter. When he does get the ball behind the arc he tries to go in closer for a mid-range attempt where he’s far more comfortable. He loves to go in for dribble jumpers which is something he’s still learning to bring out to three. NBA teams don't really use guys with his shot profile because they are difficult to find spacing for and it’s a slower style of offense so that selection may have to change drastically. Unlike his shooting, his passing vision is something I see translating well to the next level. He isn't quite a playmaker but more of a play creator that tries to score first but can make the right read. He can find shooters on the perimeters, guys cutting to the basket, and bigs to dump off to around the rim, all of which he makes with extreme precision. Not many of his turnovers are actually from him but more the occasional mistake from a teammate that's bound to happen when a guy handles the ball as much as he does. His athleticism does limit him defensively and he could be a guy that is targeted by other teams because of his slower speed. His overall and off-ball awareness is good enough to partially cover his shortcomings. He doesn't mess up switches and rotations but he might not be as positionally versatile as the length and burst gets more extreme in the NBA. He is a scrappy defender that attacks passing lanes and goes over screens, he knows when to go slim and bulk up again to weave through opponents. So many of his problems come from limitations with his skill set and physical profile but I believe there are pathways to which he could make up for that. He’s a highly intelligent player that has hardened his strengths to be better than his competition and I believe in his work ethic when it comes to winning games and improving upon himself. He strikes me as a guy that can slowly improve and play his role well on an NBA floor for years.

A heady wing who has some of the best footwork in the draft. Always competes on both ends of the floor. His footwork allows him to be effective in the low post. He uses his high IQ to make accurate passes off the post or dribble drives. Decent shooting stroke, but can improve three-point shooting. Excelent defender. Always finds himself at the right position to help off the ball. Quick hands allow him to get many deflections. Can stay in front of most ball handlers. Strong enough to handle post-ups from big wings.

True winning player, makes those winning plays Beautiful footwork in the post, so poised and technical Needs athleticism, limits game Should add a three point shot as he enters the NBA, needs that aspect of his game Intelligent passer, high feel for the game/basketball IQ Not a great shooting form, hunks down like Draymond, puts two hands on the ball (rigid, stiff) Not a dominant scorer, finds troubles creating space against patient, focused defenders Crafty in all facets of the game, manipulates opponents Very college-centric game, doesn’t seem like I’d translate to the NBA Won’t ever be the flashiest player in the game, just an impactful role player Effective, creative finisher Again, manipulative in the post, gets defender off the ground Solid screener in space, wide frame, blocks the chase man Projects as a winning, mature role player at the next level Obviously some concerns with being a senior, though some benefits (like having him on a college contract in his “prime” come with the idea) Finishes strongly through contact, stays vertical through the defense Not a physically gifted player. Very short wingspan, doesn’t have size or strength/muscle Lacks that go-to scoring move, don’t see him comfortably getting buckets at the next level Very mechanical spins and fades, post presence Just seems like a Grizzly, post guy that competes Strategic playmaker who sees opportunities around him Unversatile player, very straight-forward game. Offensively, Jaquez only really works as a connective post player, helping others succeed. On defense, Jaime can only guard Not a toolsy player, relies on IQ and toughness. Doesn’t work all the time. Solid connective passer, keep the ball movement steady Used the talented UCLA defensive minds to his advantage, grew more patient with his contests as the season went on Not effective on the perimeter or interior defensively, just doesn’t have the tools to really make a difference. Don’t see him being a defensive presence at the next level beyond the passing lanes. A lot of moves in the post, mastered manipulation, can rise above or dive under the defender to finish in the paint Has some timely shot makes, nothing impressive, though one you have to account for from beyond the arc Contact finisher who blocks out disturbances, stays focused, narrows in on rim