The UCLA Bruins have officially defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks to claim the Women’s March Madness National Championship. While the Bruins’ 37-1 season is a historic achievement, one of the biggest stories of the tournament is the emergence of their star, Gabriela Jaquez.
She delivered a career-defining performance in the title game, dropping 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists with just one turnover on the biggest stage of her life.
Key Points:
School: UCLA
Position: Guard/Forward
Age: 22 (Born 11/19/2003)
Relation: She is the younger sister of Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Gabriela Jaquez Stats
PPG: 13.3 / RPG: 5.4 / APG: 2.0 / FG%: 52.8% /3PT%: 41.1%
Jaquez has skyrocketed up draft boards following her elite senior campaign and tournament run. She is widely considered a “ready-made pro” and a premier “glue player” who can impact the game without needing to be the primary scorer.
The Athletic: No. 6 Overall
NBC Sports Big Board: No. 7 Overall
NBA Draft Room: No. 9 Overall (Washington Mystics)
Daily Bruin: No. 9 Overall (Washington Mystics)
ESPN / CBS Sports: No. 15 Overall (Connecticut Sun)
Scouting Report
Gabriela is a consensus Top 12 prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft. By the end of this season, she became the vocal leader for UCLA, showing an intensity that never wavered. This “grit” is exactly what WNBA teams look for, as her energy consistently elevates her teammates.
She is a perfect plug-and-play prospect because of her elite motor and her versatility on the wing. While she may not be a traditional “number one option,” every championship team needs a high-IQ role player who does the dirty work.
With NBA bloodlines and a wealth of experience at the highest level, Jaquez is poised to be an immediate contributor at the professional level.
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