A Miami Heat player celebrated his younger sister’s national championship.After scoring a game-high 32 points, leading the Heat to a 152- 136 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. traveled across the country to support his sister.The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 NewsOn Sunday, Jaquez Jr. was in Phoenix, Arizona, to cheer on his sister, Gabriela Jaquez, as she led UCLA in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship game against the University of South Carolina.Jaime played college basketball for the UCLA men’s basketball team from 2019 to 2023.Just like her older brother, Gabriela led UCLA with a game-high 21 points and added 10 rebounds and five assists as the Bruins defeated the Gamecocks 79-51 to lead the Bruins to their first national championship in the NCAA era. “I’m just really, really proud of her,” Jaime said during an interview with ESPN before the game on Sunday.Jaime said he was proud of Gabriela for what she has accomplished as a four-year student athlete at UCLA and added it has been amazing seeing Gabriela pursue her career goals, which is to become a professional basketball player like him.Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.UCLA last won a national championship in 1978 as it claimed the AIAW National Championship for the 1977-78 season.

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A Miami Heat player celebrated his younger sister’s national championship.

After scoring a game-high 32 points, leading the Heat to a 152- 136 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. traveled across the country to support his sister.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 04: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat goes up for a shot against Sharife Cooper #13 of the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Kaseya Center on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 04: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat goes up for a shot against Sharife Cooper #13 of the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Kaseya Center on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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On Sunday, Jaquez Jr. was in Phoenix, Arizona, to cheer on his sister, Gabriela Jaquez, as she led UCLA in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship game against the University of South Carolina.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins reacts in front of Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 05: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins reacts in front of Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Jaime played college basketball for the UCLA men’s basketball team from 2019 to 2023.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat brings the ball up court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 29, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat brings the ball up court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 29, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Just like her older brother, Gabriela led UCLA with a game-high 21 points and added 10 rebounds and five assists as the Bruins defeated the Gamecocks 79-51 to lead the Bruins to their first national championship in the NCAA era.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 5: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins holds up the trophy after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 5, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 5: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins holds up the trophy after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 5, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins dribbles against Agot Makeer #44 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 05: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins dribbles against Agot Makeer #44 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

“I’m just really, really proud of her,” Jaime said during an interview with ESPN before the game on Sunday.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins dribbles against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 05: Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins dribbles against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Jaime said he was proud of Gabriela for what she has accomplished as a four-year student athlete at UCLA and added it has been amazing seeing Gabriela pursue her career goals, which is to become a professional basketball player like him.

Phoenix, AZ - April 04: UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (top center) poses with her family, from left, Brother Jaime Jaquez Jr., aunt Petula Rodriguez, mother Angela Sather, father Jaime Jaques Sr. (top right) and brother Marcos Jaques after defeating South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in the NCAA Women's Championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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Phoenix, AZ – April 04: UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (top center) poses with her family, from left, Brother Jaime Jaquez Jr., aunt Petula Rodriguez, mother Angela Sather, father Jaime Jaques Sr. (top right) and brother Marcos Jaques after defeating South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in the NCAA Women’s Championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 04: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball up the court against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 04: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball up the court against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center on April 04, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 29, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 29: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 29, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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UCLA last won a national championship in 1978 as it claimed the AIAW National Championship for the 1977-78 season.