Fresh off a national championship and a spot on the Final Four All-Tournament team, UCLA star Gabriela Jaquez's incredible April just got even better. On Monday night, her basketball journey reached a new pinnacle when the Chicago Sky selected her with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Jaquez's selection was part of a historic night for UCLA, which saw a record five Bruins taken in the first round. The run included three consecutive picks from No. 4 to No. 6, featuring Lauren Betts, Jaquez, and Kiki Rice, showcasing the powerhouse program's dominant talent pipeline.

True to her generation, the moment called for a celebration only fitting for 2026. After hearing her name called, Jaquez broke into a viral TikTok dance set to Lil Uzi Vert's "What You Saying," instantly sharing her joy with fans and marking a perfect blend of modern athlete personality and professional achievement.

Her championship pedigree is undeniable. In her final collegiate season, Jaquez averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, shooting a career-best 53.9% from the field. She saved her best for last, erupting for a game-high 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists to help secure the national title. She now follows in the professional footsteps of her brother, Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez, continuing a family legacy of basketball excellence.

Jaquez now brings her winning mentality to a Chicago Sky team in transition. After trading Angel Reese, the Sky have aggressively retooled, adding veterans like Skylar Diggins alongside talents such as DiJonai Carrington and Rickea Jackson. Jaquez's clutch performance and championship experience could prove invaluable as Chicago builds its new identity.

The Sky's preseason begins on the road against the Phoenix Mercury on April 25, with the regular season tipping off May 9 against the expansion Portland Fire. For Gabriela Jaquez, the celebration dance is over, and the next chapter of her promising career is ready to begin.