{"id":587882,"date":"2026-04-16T14:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/587882\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:36:09","slug":"gabriela-jaquez-sky-teammate-rickea-jackson-link-for-viral-tiktok-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/587882\/","title":{"rendered":"Gabriela Jaquez, Sky teammate Rickea Jackson link for viral TikTok dance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since being selected by the Chicago Sky<\/a> with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft<\/a>, former UCLA women\u2019s basketball<\/a> star Gabriela Jaquez<\/a> has been living her best life. <\/p>\n

Jaquez, who is fresh off a national championship win and her big draft night, is getting familiar with her new city after spending her entire life in California. Jaquez was born in Irvine, California, went to high school in Camarilla, California, and played college basketball<\/a> for five years in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Now, she\u2019s calling the Windy City home and is already enjoying the views. <\/p>\n

MORE: UCLA\u2019s Gabriela Jaquez drops viral TikTok dance after joining Chicago Sky<\/a><\/p>\n

Jaquez took to TikTok to share a video<\/a> alongside Sky teammate Rickea Jackson<\/a>, who, like Jaquez, is joining the Sky from Los Angeles. Jackson was traded from the LA Sparks<\/a> to Chicago ahead of the draft.<\/p>\n

The new teammates were sightseeing in their new city and made sure to stop by the iconic Skydeck in Willis Tower for a little dance to \u201cFloat My Boat\u201d by Lazy Jay. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s one way to build team chemistry. <\/p>\n

While the Sky traded away star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream<\/a> for two first-round picks, they have been busy rebuilding the roster with some veteran talent. Along with Jackson, the Sky added DiJonai Carrington, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, and veteran Skylar Diggins. <\/p>\n

MORE: 2026 WNBA Draft results, full list of picks & selections<\/a><\/p>\n

Jacquez, Jackson, and the reloaded Sky roster will start their preseason campaign on Saturday, April 25, on the road against the Phoenix Mercury, before the regular season tips off on Saturday, May 9, on the road against the expansion Portland Fire.<\/p>\n

\"\"Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Gabriela Jaquez poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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