But the record book will show Barcello as one of only three BYU players to make at least nine 3-pointers in a single game. I felt like it was the right fit for me, being the guard that I am.. We had a phenomenal season. His shooting splits were 48.8% from the field, 44.4% from the 3-point line and 87.3% from the free throw line ever so close to the 50-40-90 efficiency that only the purest shooters ever achieve. But Im really proud of my sister and what she accomplished.. He averaged 2.4 points as a freshman and 3.3 as a sophomore. This roster without Alex Barcello is going to have different guys, in their own way, step up to fill some of those different areas and different roles, he said. I feel like if I would have left, I maybe would have had regret creep up because Im the kind of guy that wants to put my full heart into everything. [8][33][34][35], He has three younger sisters that also play basketball named Sarah, Amanda and Julia. It's two great things happening in my life, but I could not be more happy to spend the rest of my life with her.". Though Barcello is the Cougars' leading scorer and the leader in assists, that only begins to shed light on his impact, writes Jeff Call. That impacted his decision to return. Yes I have given him a hard time before, Sarah admits, laughing. Don't be a 'Touron' this summer. And for her to go through that and the roles are reversed, where she got to experience it and get a championship, but then Alex obviously for the first time experienced losing and not getting that.. Matt Haarms and Brandon Averettes respective decisions to leave also didnt surprise me, but there was an added layer to Barcellos choice. In reality, he had joined the team only a few months earlier. Barcello is in his third and final year at BYU. I love the competition and I have a huge love for the game.. While Amanda Barcello is looking to play a key role at BYU, her brother, who starred at BYU before embarking on a professional basketball career, is currently playing in Greece. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Listed at 6'2 and 190 pounds, Barcello just completed his third and final season at BYU. We just got engaged. Alex Barcello's collegiate journey began with being a member of the ESPN Top 100 recruiting class in 2017 to being weighed down by frustration and disillusionment at Arizona. Barcello needed a school like BYU and BYU needed a player like Barcello. And typically the greatest of all, they leave a mark that nobody can really question, and thats through what their teams are able to do.. 1 2018 player Marvin Bagley III, who later transferred. The style of play that they were telling me and the stats they pulled up from Arizona and telling me how they would use me here, I was like, Man, thats where I feel like I can be successful, he said. "I wanted everything to be perfect, exactly how I had dreamed of and how she had dreamed of. Barcello is the undisputed leader of the BYU men's basketball team in 2020-21 not. To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldnt ask for much more. Ive been so grateful to them.. Barcello traveled to Arizona to attend Zoes graduation from the University of Arizona and to ask for her fathers blessing before asking her to marry him. Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. He has another gear where he can get there really fast. I think he feels appreciated. "Only one team makes it to the national championship every year, and we weren't one of them. Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in the NBA. Only three other teams have an All-American coming back into their program. Personal Mom is Shelli Barcello Sister Amanda is on the BYU women's basketball team Pronunciation: bar-SELL-oh Instagram: @alexbarcello | Twitter: @alexbarcello | LinkedIn: Alex Barcello Before BYU Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Arizona As a sophomore in 2018-19, played in 30 games and averaged 3.3 points and added 26 reboun -, Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested, 'I should have stopped,' driver allegedly said after 104 mph police chase, Have You Seen This? He played every single game during coach Popes first three years here at BYU, said assistant coach Nick Robinson. So I help them with that part of it. "I've never won a game at BYU without Alex Barcello, and I would like to not have to try for another year. It runs the gamut, Why pro soccer star Ashley Hatch finished her degree at BYU, Heres how much Cincinnati, Houston and UCF will reportedly pay to enter the Big 12 early. Knocked down a pair of critical baseline jumpers in UA run in its win at Oregon State (2-22-18). I thank God for the opportunity. While the Cougars posted a 20-7 record and a surprising sixth seed in the NCAA Tournament, they bowed out meekly in the first round to eventual Final Four team UCLA. I wanted to see myself put on that jersey and play in front of those crowds. A post shared by KSL.com Sports (@kslcomsports), More importantly, though, is what Barcello brings to the team both statistically and in the locker room, one Pope had continuously referred to as "the best locker room in America.". Young Kwak, Associated Press 24 Mar 2023 20:58:23 And he'll be back for a rare fifth season of college hoops, when his scholarship won't count against the Cougars' 13-man limit because of the NCAA's blanket waiver related to the pandemic. LOS ANGELES After each of his career-high six 3-pointers during BYU's 77-54 win at Loyola Marymount, Alex Barcello averted his eyes from one of 3,900 seats in the stands at Gersten Pavilion . [25] Barcello scored 18 points in a 9161 win over Weber State on December 21, 2019. On 28 May 2021, Zo revealed on her Instagram that Alex asked her to be his girlfriend after school on 20 October 2016. Her first year in Provo hasnt always been easy; being unable to play last year was difficult. One of those regrets was the ending to the 2020-21 season. After redshirting last season due to an injury, Amanda Barcello, the sister of former BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, is excited to get after it in 2022-23. "I wanted to leave it out on the table, and give my whole heart to his team, this coaching staff, and my new beautiful fiance. In 2020-21, Barcello averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. My experience here has been unbelievable, he said. He loves the team and loves the coaches. This place will always hold a special spot in my heart. I think its a huge thing for our program. Contract released: What is new Utah assistant mens basketball coach Chris Burgess salary. Contact. I dont see myself doing anything other than that.. If you had to identify BYU basketball right now and you had to choose just one player that tied these past three years together, theres nobody that wont say Alex Barcello. At Corona del Sol High School, he was named the 2015 and 2017 Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year and helped guide the school to two 6A state championships. BYUs baseball team may not have had the season it was hoping for, but a handful of Cougars were recognized with conference honors. Brad Cesmat Show. Thats the knock against him.. On November 7 of the same year, he mutually parted ways with the club. BYU football is adding a starting offensive line transfer from Big 12 country, Steven Ashworth has made a decision on where hell play next year, How Conner Mantz and other BYU alumni fared in the Boston Marathon. Barcello has been flourishing as a consistent contributor, having started every game, averaging 10 points and three rebounds per contest. Alex, wholl be playing with the Oakland Soldiers of the EYBL this Summer, said he tries to do as much as he can to help his little sisters get better. 25 on the programs all-time scoring list. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. As a parent, you want your kids in the best environment possible.. Its an environment that I feel like I should be in. Brigham Young Cougars guard Taylor Maughan (13), guard Jake Toolson (5) and guard Alex Barcello (4) celebrate as they lead over the Nevada Wolf Pack during the game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Hes been everything to BYU basketball. Whether Mark Pope realized it or not, he made history when he inserted Alex Barcello, Te'Jon Lucas, Seneca Knight, Gideon George, and Fousseyni Traore into the starting lineup. Kolossos was previously known as Kolossos Rodou B.C. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? ", A post shared by Alex Barcello (@alexbarcello). "I couldn't be happier right now. So far this season, Barcello is averaging 10.6 points while adding 43 . [21] He notched his third double-digit scoring game of the season versus California (2/21/19), scoring 14 points in 18 minutes, going 7-of-7 from the free throw line. It just didnt feel like the right fit. Mark Durrant played from 1989-95, and has spent the last 25 years on the sidelines as a color commentator for BYU Radio. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Gideon George during a game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. The 2021 design features a large cursive script in the middle that reads Loyal, and is surrounded by text that goes around in a circle that says, Cougar Nation Stronger Together.. Hes a pretty creative passer.. Barcello also had conversations with former Cougars TJ Haws and Jake Toolson, who played professionally this past season. While the Cougars accomplished plenty of goals a 20-7 record, an NCAA Tournament berth for the first time in five seasons, and Barcello's .482 3-point percentage over two seasons at BYU that leads all players nationally they also fell short via a 73-62 loss to Final Four-bound UCLA in the first round in Indianapolis. It has beautiful beaches, she said. But before Barcello could call Pope and make it official, there was one thing he had to do. This is a wonderful opportunity for him.. Hes capable of really pressuring the ball. The best things that have happened in my life and Im so excited, so happy. [30], Barcello was again named to the First Team All-WCC in 2022.[31]. What he does in the locker room and his leadership is so incredible, Pope said. Alex said he can relate to a member of another first family of their sport: Eli Manning. [24] He opted to come to BYU where he received a waiver and played immediately instead of sitting out a season. Like with my son whos being recruited by a couple dozen schools, and now my daughter is being recruited by a lot of schools all of a sudden, after this year, shes kind of got on everybodys radar. All-Arizona Division I boys basketball team (2015, 2016), 2x Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year (2015, 2017), azcentral.com Big School Basketball Boys Athlete of the Year (2017), Arizona Basketball Coaches Association Division I Player of the Year (2015), 2x 6A Central League state champions (201516), 2x East Valley Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year (201516), All-East Valley Tribune Boys Basketball first team (2016), MaxPreps.com High School Boys Basketball All-American honorable mention (2017), FloHoops All-Peach Invitational First Team (2016), This page was last edited on 4 April 2023, at 10:37. BYU guard Alex Barcello high-fives a participant during a Fathers and Sons basketball camp at the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo on Friday, May 28, 2021. Barcello has never scored, shot, rebounded or distributed more effectively seriously, he's shooting an absurd 63 percent from 3 while being more involved than ever, ranking fourth nationally. For Alex Barcello, hes enjoying this fresh start, which he knows will have enduring consequences. Pope, with his incredible mind, thinks of this grand idea. PROVO Alex Barcello is here to run it back. Second baseman Andrew Pintar received the highest honor among his teammates, being named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. Check out the highlights that should make fans excited about Steven Ashworth transferring to Creighton. I fit him as a coach, basketball-wise, and he fits me as a player in terms of how he wants to approach this game. He is also 20th all-time in assists. Without her, he probably never stays, either, the point guard confirmed. What former BYU players put NFL scouts on notice during 2023 pro day? I thought it would be a very good fit for him. Last January, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said, Alex Barcello is the best shooter in the country. Always 110% effort, no matter what were doing. According to BYU . At Arizona, there are a lot of kids that think they are one-and-done (to the National Basketball Association). Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. [4] In his sophomore season, he led the school to a 331 record and a second state title, and the Aztecs were ranked the consensus No. The community around basketball, when you meet people, theyre so nice and genuine. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. He appealed to the NCAA to waive the rule that requires transfers to sit out one year before becoming eligible. We need to fill roles on the court. He was coached by the godfather of basketball, Art Dye who now coaches at Benjamin Franklin High School, "Another Barcello joins the family 1,000-points club", "Corona needs OT but completes threepeat", "Corona del Sol leaves no doubt in fourth straight title", "Corona del Sol PG Alex Barcello commits to UA", "Corona del Sol, Shadow Mountain sit atop Divisions I, II for boys basketball state tournament", "Alex Barcello named Gatorade Arizona POY", "What does newly eligible transfer Alex Barcello bring to BYU basketball? Just watching all those years, I kind of take little bits and pieces of the best guards and you kind of make an Alex Barcello out of that, former Cougars player Mark Durrant told The Salt Lake Tribune. I love it.. Donate to the newsroom now. I feel like I do fit here perfectly.. She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. My dream is to play in the NBA. Thats pretty impressive.. I couldnt pass up on another year.. Hes so good in transition. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (4) celebrates with teammates as he is substituted during the second half as BYU takes on UNLV in men's NCAA basketball at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Sat. All the feedback I was getting made me really dig down deep on what my heart really wants. It will show him among the players with more than 1,000 points in his . Alex Barcello International Stats Position: Guard 6-2 , 192lb (188cm, 87kg) Born: August 31, 1998 (Age: 24-216d) in Phoenix, Arizona us International More International Pages Players Teams Leaders Israeli Basketball Premier League Lega Basket Serie A Basketbol Sper Ligi VTB United League Alex Barcello Overview Game Logs 2022-23 - GBL On this page: Especially during their high school season I want to do as much as I can for them and talking to the coaches and handling all that, and then every now and then theyll say hello, but I try to tell them theyre focused and they want to do as best they can.. Its a surreal feeling. You know Pope, go big or go home, Barcello said. But Ambers done a great job of guiding me and helping me through it all and encouraging me. As Barcello stepped back behind the 3-point line and rose up to shoot, the Cougars bench rose in unison. I have so much love for this university. But before making an immediate impact at BYU, Barcello was the No. In December, Barcello endeared himself to BYU fans to an even higher level at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City against in-state rival Utah State. Donate to the newsroom now. Coming back another year, this coaching staff is going to help me develop even more and hopefully Ill hear my name in that next draft. A post shared by Alex Barcello (@alexbarcello) Barcello averaged 16.1 points, 4.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior for the Cougars in 2020-21, helping lead BYU and second-year. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. The Chandler, Ariz., native credited the coaching staff and his teammates, along with his now-fiance, with helping him come to this decision. They are two different environments, he said. Ill just say sorry who won this year? Its very competitive.. When Simpson said yes after he got down on one knee, he finally exhaled after a lengthy preparation both in life and in basketball. Amanda Barcello prepped at Seton Catholic Prep in Chandler, Arizona, where she averaged 9.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.5 assists per game. Today, theres only one champ in the house, and its Sarah. He averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Hes so unique. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13), celebrates the Cougars 79-59 win over the Loyola Marymount Lions, in WCC basketball action at the Marriott Center in Provo, on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. BYU had perhaps its best team ever last season, as it won 26 games and captured the West Coast Conference regular-season championship. Barcello came to Provo from a toxic environment, both with the team and personally. "When he finally got the clarity that he needed and made that decision, it was awesome.". He fits us in terms of how we expect him to conduct himself here. Former BYU guard Alex Barcello is currently playing on the Toronto Raptors summer league team as he pursues a professional basketball career. When he was told during the recruiting process that he needed to sign an honor code in order to enroll, he didnt flinch. But overall, coach Pope has a great culture established of working and getting better, which Alex clearly contributed to in many ways. Once my injury happened and I went through the surgery process and waiting, it was really tough, she said. That's So Munny. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. 25 Mar 2023 14:08:18 [6], In his junior season, in the state tournament, Barcello surpassed 1,000 points in only his second varsity season. Since 2011, theres been only one year where there wasnt at least one state champion living in the Barcello house. Its a sign that were headed back to a normal season experience. For Pope, Barcellos return is a major development, especially for a young team. The list of accolades and achievements the 6-foot-2, 192-pound Barcello racked up in his three seasons at BYU is significant. Besides the chance to overcome his first season without a title before leaving school, hes got an incredible future ahead of him after that season ends. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. I started off with what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall. But now shes ready to make an impact. Is this it? He has a heart of gold, Nixon said. And Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night. I want their dreams to come true.. I worked even harder in the summer. Early life and high school career [ edit] He's shooting 74.1% from the field, 61.5% from three, and 100% at the free-throw line. So Im super excited about that.. I couldnt be happier. 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