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Gabriela Jaquez

Gabriela Raquel Jaquez is a Mexican-American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gabriela Raquel Jaquez is a Mexican-American professional basketball player who plays as a guard for the Chicago Sky of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and was selected fifth overall in the 2026 WNBA draft. Jaquez was a member of UCLA’s 2026 NCAA championship team.

Early life

Gabriela Jaquez was born in Irvine, California, on November 19, 2003, and is also associated with Camarillo, California in college athletics records. Public sources describe her as Mexican-American.

College career

Jaquez played for the UCLA Bruins as a guard. Her college career included a run to the NCAA tournament and culminated in UCLA’s 2026 national championship.

Professional career

In April 2026, the Chicago Sky selected Jaquez with the fifth overall pick in the first round of the WNBA draft. ESPN lists her as an active rookie with the Sky.

International play

Sources report that Jaquez has played for Mexico in international basketball competition. Reports from 2024 note her participation in FIBA women’s events.

Key facts

  • Played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins.
  • Selected by the Chicago Sky with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
  • Won an NCAA national championship with UCLA in 2026.
  • Listed as a guard and is 6 feet 0 inches tall.
  • Mexican-American and has represented Mexico in international competition.
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Canadian context

She is not primarily connected to Canada, but her WNBA career may be of interest to Canadian basketball readers following North American professional women’s sports.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabriela Jaquez?
She is a Mexican-American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
What position does she play?
She is listed as a guard.
Where did she play college basketball?
She played for the UCLA Bruins.
When was she drafted into the WNBA?
She was selected in the 2026 WNBA draft.
What team drafted her?
The Chicago Sky drafted her fifth overall.
Did she win an NCAA title?
Yes. She was part of UCLA’s 2026 NCAA championship team.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriela_Jaquez
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, college, WNBA team, position, and 2026 draft selection.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/4858656/gabriela-jaquez
    Supports: Chicago Sky roster status, position, height, birthdate, college, and 2026 draft info.
  3. UCLA Athletics — https://uclabruins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/gabriela-jaquez/15256
    Supports: Height, position, class, and hometown.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4858656/gabriela-jaquez
    Supports: UCLA playing status, position, height, and birthplace.
  5. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2024-10-07/gabriela-jaquez-ucla-mexico-fiba-basketball
    Supports: Her Mexican team participation and background as a UCLA guard.
  6. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/players/10300/
    Supports: Selection alongside UCLA teammates after UCLA's 2026 NCAA title run.