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Jaime Jaquez Jr. powers No. 9 UCLA in a get-well rout of Washington State

LOS ANGELES — It was a get-well card to themselves, complete with hearts and smiley faces. Everyone signed it. Personal touches were everywhere. Adem Bona flexed in satisfaction as he sat along the baseline Saturday evening, the UCLA freshman center having blocked three shots in less than three minutes. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slapped hands in celebration after sinking three-pointers and snagging ...
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin yells to his players during the first half against Ohio State at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on Dec. 19, 2020.

LOS ANGELES — It was a get-well card to themselves, complete with hearts and smiley faces.

Everyone signed it. Personal touches were everywhere.

Adem Bona flexed in satisfaction as he sat along the baseline Saturday evening, the UCLA freshman center having blocked three shots in less than three minutes. Jaime Jaquez Jr. slapped hands in celebration after sinking three-pointers and snagging rebounds on the way to another double-double.

Finally, there was the literal signature moment,

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