Gabriela Jaquez picks Jesus as surprise dream 1-on-1 opponent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
During the WNBA All-Star Weekend, Gabriela Jaquez, a former UCLA player, selected Jesus as her dream opponent for a 1-on-1 basketball game. Jaquez, known for her performance in the national title game against South Carolina, expressed her amusement at the choice, joking that she would somehow lose 11-10 despite having the advantage in height. Currently playing for the Chicago Sky, Jaquez has had a solid rookie season, averaging 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in games this summer.
- •Gabriela Jaquez made her decision during the WNBA All-Star Weekend.
- •She achieved a career-high 21 points in the national title game.
- •Jaquez was selected fifth overall by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Draft.
- •She is averaging 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in her rookie season.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bruin Gabriela Jaquez has a surpising dream 1-on-1 opponent
"Gabriela Jaquez was asked for her dream historical figure to play 1-on-1, Jaquez chose to face Jesus.
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