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. Alex found a home in Provo after transferring from Arizona in 2019. Barcello is one of four All-Americans in college basketball returning for another shot at the season, and the nation's leading 3-point shooter by percentage since arriving at BYU two years ago. This place will always hold a special spot in my heart. I thought it would be a very good fit for him. And then what he does in the locker room and his leadership are so incredible. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? Its a good match.. I couldnt be happier. He believes he can keep getting better and really make a push at his dream of being an NBA basketball player. But those goals will still be there in a year and college is just once in every young person's life. Ive never won a game, coaching at BYU, without Alex Barcello. But when some think about Barcellos legacy at BYU, they look at whether he has a signature moment on a big stage that immortalized him in the eyes of fans and media. And he has proven to be an emotional leader, someone who isnt afraid to show his emotions and his exuberance for the game of basketball. With Sarah having just completed her sophomore season and a youngest sister still in seventh grade, that domination might continue for years to come. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Hes the guy that ties these first three years together, for sure, with elite-level basketball play on the court and great leadership in the locker room. He definitely was a really big part of it. After that first year, he spent the whole summer trying to grow himself into a leader of this locker room and of this team, he said. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. 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He comes in and makes tough, effort plays and elevates the play of the whole team., Its crazy. I wish theyd do that every year., ONE MORE YEAR!!!!! What he's saying to himself as how much he believes in him, that he can keep getting better and really make a push at his dream to be an NBA basketball player," Pope said. 24 Mar 2023 20:58:23 Later, Pope and Barcello met with reporters, who were able to ask questions in person rather than on Zoom for the first time in more than one year. H Hotels . Welcome to Rhodes @alexbarcello ! https://t.co/ob4eZQyeET#kolossoshhotels #wearekolossos #season2022_2023 pic.twitter.com/sWiHI0nXp7. Im so excited.. Heading into the WCC Tournament, Barcello had a 65-24 overall record. For people that know the game, he looks like his minutes are big-time minutes on the floor. A lot of people were pushing for Barcello to come back, thanks to a well-orchestrated plan by Pope to re-recruit Barcello and BYU's other seniors of Matt Haarms and Brandon Averette to return to BYU for another year. He takes the most shots, and conversations about the state of the team ultimately surround how well he plays. What he does in the locker room and his leadership is so incredible, Pope said. I came here for the girls and the coaches but seeing him thrive here and be in his element, I kind of saw that, she said. BYU has yet to win a conference title the Cougars famously haven't won a league tournament title in nearly 20 years and want to give Gonzaga a run for its money in the West Coast Conference. But when Barcellos college basketball career is officially over, will it be the start of his name being mentioned in the same breath as some BYUs all-time greatest guards? BYU had perhaps its best team ever last season, as it won 26 games and captured the West Coast Conference regular-season championship. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior made the announcement on the Friday evening before Memorial Day weekend, appearing with BYU coaches at a fathers and sons basketball camp in the Smith Fieldhouse, surrounded by hundreds of campers chanting "one more year" in unison with head coach Mark Pope. He seemed happy, energetic and intense. I still believe hes got something left to say, LaComb said. Send a note . "When he finally got the clarity that he needed and made that decision, it was awesome.". Barcello was injured while going for a loose ball and one of my teammates swung their arm back and took my thumb with them, she said. Barcello finished his time at BYU ranked No. "I think he has a sense of how hard that is, but I think it's a huge thing for our program. If theres one characteristic BYU fans love most about the student-athletes that come to Provo, Id say its loyalty. Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. While the BYU mens basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the womens team is adding a Barcello. He didnt get as much time as the others to climb as far up the record books in categories such as total points, wins, 3-point field goals made. 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. Still, the way Robinson sees it, Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. Brad Cesmat Show. PROVO Alex Barcello is here to run it back. ", 'One More Year:' How Mark Pope brought Alex Barcello back to BYU for second senior season. 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. After weeks of contemplating and exploring his options, honorable mention All-American guard Alex Barcello finally made up his mind that he wanted to return to BYU for one more season. [27] In the regular season finale against Pepperdine, Barcello broke the left scaphoid bone in his wrist, which required surgery after the season was suspended. Its a special time for all of us to be here together.. An extra ordinary championship Saturday for one Arizona family, With Benson gone, Barcello prepared to take the wheel, Next In Line: Sarah Barcello Hopes To Continue Familys State Title Success, Final High School Hoops Takeaways For The 2014-15 Season. As badly as I wanted to go play professionally or overseas, there was so much left on the table. Coach Mark Pope, a showman who has a flair for the dramatic, hatched a plan of how to announce that decision to the world. Young Kwak, Associated Press Hes one of the best human beings Ive met. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Academics Student-Athlete of the Month for February. I thank God for the opportunity. I just want to be known as a guy that gave it his all every time he stepped out on the floor, Barcello said. I kept working but I reflected on both of my years and thought that I needed a better opportunity for myself and my goals after college. Knocked down a pair of critical baseline jumpers in UA run in its win at Oregon State (2-22-18). Alex Barcello is so grateful toward BYU that he decided to come back. But coming in right behind him, unsurprisingly, is Sarah, whose own recruitment has begun heating up in the last year. Barcello possesses all of the ingredients that makes him the. In February at Pepperdine, Barcello poured in a career-high 33 pointson 10-of-12 shooting from the floor, was 9 of 10 on 3-point attempts, and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. As badly as I wanted to go play pro and go overseas, he added,there was so much left on the table, so much unfinished business that I feel like I owe to this university and the coaching staff that believed in me.. But would Barcello, who is Catholic, be comfortable at BYU, a school owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? State audit alleges former Cache County prosecutors misused public resources, had side contracts without countys knowledge, Utah flooding resource guide: What to do before, during and after a flood, Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night, BYU was a breath of fresh air for Barcello, what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall, a handful of Cougars were recognized with conference honors, five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. In these cases, the average was taken. Due to the pandemic, Barcello is a super senior and his scholarship wont count against the programs 13 scholarships. Its more about family and there are a lot of players that are married and have kids. BYUs Caleb Lohner (33), TeJon Lucas (3), Alex Barcello (13) and Atiki Ally Atiki (4) watch from the bench as the last few moments of the game tick away as BYU falls to Washington State in the NIT quarterfinals at the Marriott Center in Provo on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Hell go down, in my book, as one of the best guards to ever play at BYU., defender had NO chance pic.twitter.com/NtwMVvNZp2. I couldnt pass up on another year.. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. No. Its an environment that I feel like I should be in. The BYU guard worked out for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, just weeks ahead of June 23 draft and discussed his critical summer. As a parent, you want your kids in the best environment possible.. He's shooting 74.1% from the field, 61.5% from three, and 100% at the free-throw line. I felt like I owed it to the coaching staff, all the people here, my teammates, the fans; it just speaks to how amazing this team is. Ill just say sorry who won this year? Its very competitive.. So hopefully we're feeling the same thing that the other 63 teams are feeling. He played college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and for the Arizona Wildcats . Speaking of loyalty, BYU football recently released its Gameday T-shirt an annual tradition for the upcoming season. Every day, I felt like something was off and I didnt feel like I could be myself and I didnt feel like my true colors could come out, Barcello said. Certainly, the Cougars will miss the 6-foot-2 guard from Arizona this season. (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. We all wondered how he would fit in when he first got here, said forward Dalton Nixon. His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. PROVO Alex Barcello's biggest impact in BYU's gritty 95-87 double-overtime win over Pacific came long before he scored 23 points, or shot 7 of 11 from the field, or made 9 of 10 free throws . I would like to not have to try for another year. Barcello is BYU's unquestioned leader and currently the best player as a 5th-year senior. I see her getting a lot of minutes doing that.. The senior BYU guard retreated to the right wing and took one hard dribble baseline before crossing over and leaving a defender in the proverbial dust. pic.twitter.com/hJLc6fr2Un. Second baseman Andrew Pintar received the highest honor among his teammates, being named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. I know boys and girls is a lot different game-style, but I know if they can be tough theyll be the best girls basketball player on the court, and thats what I want them to be. All Rights Reserved, Heres where former BYU star Alex Barcello will begin his professional hoops career, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. He seemed like the old Alex.. Barcello averaged 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a senior, and shot 45.1% from the field and 42.1% from 3-point range, which tied for 12th nationally. Barcello assimilated into the BYU basketball culture and the campus culture almost seamlessly. As the ball swished in, the crowd erupted in unison. BYU men's basketball All-American Alex Barcello has earned an invitation to play in the 68th annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament which is set to take place in on April 13-16 in Portsmouth . I try to just to keep them tough, Alex said. He moved to Provo early summer of 2019, while I moved in the fall. In late October, after a string of bad news involving the NCAAs suspension of Yoeli Childs and a serious injury to Gavin Baxter, word came that the NCAA had granted the waiver, making him immediately eligible. I want their dreams to come true.. I keep an eye on enough discussion boards and Facebook groups to know that most times fans turn a little on those who leave early feeling as if they were betrayed by a player they became so invested in. Actually, 5-foot-11 freshman guard Amanda Barcello redshirted for the Cougars last year after suffering a thumb injury in practice and undergoing surgery. So Friday night at the Smith Fieldhouse, during the schools annual Fathers and Sons basketball camp, with masks no longer required, Pope told the hundreds in attendance that the youngsters needed to take the floor next to Barcello to exert the most pressure ever on a player in the history of college basketball to come back to school.. My experience here has been unbelievable, he said. 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. [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. or superseded by additional information. 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.. It's definitely a bitter feeling in my mouth, and I want to cleanse that bitter feeling, to renew it with an even better feeling. When he was told during the recruiting process that he needed to sign an honor code in order to enroll, he didnt flinch. But before making an immediate impact at BYU, Barcello was the No. He became well-loved from the first day. [16], In his sophomore season at Arizona, he played in 30 of 32 games for the Wildcats. Only time will tell if were almost done with this pandemic, but at least Cougar fans can get a new shirt to wear now that were all going out more these days. Then me deciding to come back, it was the cherry on top, he said. Against Cal State Fullerton, Barcello hit 7 of 9 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range while contributing three steals, two assists and two blocked shots, a harbinger of what he would be providing this season. A place where many of his teammates would be returned missionaries, some married with children? 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. It was a quintessential, post-pandemic Pope and Barcello moment, to kick off Memorial Day weekend. 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. (It was) bittersweet, Alex said. But none were a bigger influence than Simpson. I felt like it was the right fit for me, being the guard that I am.. But for what we wanted to accomplish, we didn't make it. I want to focus on the details with my game. With BYU firmly on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament picture, its unclear if Barcello will get that chance. Durrant said Barcellos toughness reminds him of Ainge, his shooting ability reminds him of Fredette and his leadership reminds him of T.J. Haws. Barcello felt wanted, again. One of those regrets was the ending to the 2020-21 season. I had a rough two years at Arizona. And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. I love the competition and I have a huge love for the game.. The best things that have happened in my life and Im so excited, so happy. It will show him among the players with more than 1,000 points in his career. Hes had game-winning moments and game-stealing moments, BYU Radio host Greg Wrubell said. In that game, and in every game since, Barcello has displayed a defensive intensity thats contagious. We were very happy for Sarah, Edward said. Nick J. Lee of Vanquish the Foe looks at five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. Alex has one more year left to follow in older sister Julias footsteps and capture three titles in a high school career. Information in the story may be outdated We anticipate that the upperclassmen, in their own way, will need to fill leadership roles. Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. He said his reaction to Sarahs championship, mixed with enormous pride for his sister, was much like Elis at this years Super Bowl as he watched his brother Peyton win. Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. He averaged 2.4 points as a freshman and 3.3 as a sophomore. He has a heart of gold, Nixon said. Obviously, coming here as a nonmember (of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), people were saying it might be tough and you might feel out of place, she said. [2] Sarah and Julia are also college basketball players, playing for Marist College and Colgate. [20] He scored 12 points in 18 minutes at Utah (2/14/19). Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. Don't be a 'Touron' this summer. Hes a bulldog of a physical player, Pope said. Former BYU guard Alex Barcello is currently playing on the Toronto Raptors summer league team as he pursues a professional basketball career. All Rights Reserved. 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. Only three other teams have an All-American coming back into their program. Hes so unique. Like Ive mentioned before, I was in Tucson the two years that Barcello was. Im really proud of him.. And just like Alex, Julia lost her junior season. He loves it. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. Its a surreal feeling. For her, 3 and D is what I want her role to be. 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. Barcello finished his time at BYU ranked No. We need to fill roles on the court. 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. [14] He opened his collegiate career with a strong three-game run of 7.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three-point range. Its hard to describe because Ive never felt it before, but its great to see that all the hard work has finally paid off.. He wants the honor code. Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (4) defends Cal State Fullerton Titans guard Austen Awosika (10) as BYU and Cal State Fullerton play a college basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. It will help you grow a lot. Dink Pate, a five-star recruit in the 2024 high school class, has signed with the NBA's G League Ignite program, he told ESPN, saying that he plans "to keep working to the best of my ability to prove that I can play in the NBA.". Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (4) drives around Loyola Marymount Lions forward Ivan Alipiev (35) during the game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Reading or replaying the story in its "These are two of the greatest things to happen in my life," said Barcello, who announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Zoe Simpson on Thursday. Time after time after time, he comes up with game-winning plays for us, Pope said. 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. Everything I tried to do nonchalantly, she wanted to know why we were doing it that way. I had the (engagement) ring the whole season. A guy who was willing to do everything that the team needed whether that was scoring, rebounding, locking up one of their best offensive players, whether thats just communicating to guys on the court and leading them.. Barcello, with Zoe at his side, sported a million-dollar grin. "I got a bitter taste in my mouth, still, from it," Barcello said. 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? For Pope, Barcellos return is a major development, especially for a young team. Former BYU assistant coach Tim LaComb said Barcellos tenacity reminds of Jackson Emery, who he coached alongside Fredette. The Associated Press released its college basketball All-American team Tuesday morning and BYU guard Alex Barcello was named an honorable mention. Hes good. Thats surreal. Hes a pretty creative passer.. Today, theres only one champ in the house, and its Sarah. I love it.. 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. 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. What he doesnt have going for him right now is an NCAA Tournament run or even an NIT-type of Final Four appearance, ESPN960 analyst Benjamin Criddle said. We just have to get after it.. My whole life Ive looked up to him and I kind of copied everything he did and I try to be in his footsteps.. Listed at 6'2 and 190 pounds, Barcello just completed his third and final season at BYU. View this post on Instagram Against Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 5, in Mark Popes official debut as BYUs head coach, Barcello, who had received a waiver from the NCAA to play this season after transferring from Arizona, scored a then career-high 17 points in a 76-58 victory. Last January, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said, Alex Barcello is the best shooter in the country. I love the fans so much. Shaylee Gonzales announces her transfer destination and its in the Big 12, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. It was good to hear that from former teammates that I respect, Barcello said. I dont see myself doing anything other than that.. Coming in everyday knowing that I had to put my effort out with the new coaches and proving a point because last year I wasnt able to play in games, Barcello said. BYUs Amanda Barcello poses during a photo shoot in Provo. Barcellos leadership and diligence will be difficult to replace. From the start of the morning, because she is the hardest person to surprise. Alex Barcello will be a father this July! While there, he also planned to ask Simpson's father for his blessing to propose. Why NCAA tourney experience was a defining moment for BYU. Saturday night meant the world to me. He played in a lot of key, important moments.. All Rights Reserved, Its the happiest time of my life right now: Why Alex Barcello decided to return to BYU basketball for one more season, A few bounces away: Lessons learned and silver linings. He has a great life ahead of him. Then I had a story on the running back group, which will be followed up by a story on the receiver group in Sundays print issue. Edward manages the recruiting for his children, especially during the season, so they can focus on what he terms higher priorities. Without her, he probably never stays, either, the point guard confirmed. Barcellos stepback 3-pointer last Saturday sparked a run that allowed the Cougars to separate from Pepperdine en route to a 75-59 victory. He started in all 94 games he played in as a Cougar after transferring from the University of Arizona where he played two seasons. That's So Munny. Shes a really good defender and shes a knock-down shooter, Whiting said. Hes living it up in Greece, on an island. Over the past two seasons, only three teams have beaten the Zags and the Cougars are the only ones to do so in the regular season, joining a group that includes reigning national champion Baylor from March. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? "I wanted to come back; I was kind of pushing him in that direction, too," said Simpson, who hasn't set a date for the couple's nuptials but said it will probably be after basketball season. He also believes Barcello has a warrior mentality like Lee Commard did. 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. Actually, 5-foot-11 freshman guard Amanda Barcello redshirted for the Cougars last year after suffering a thumb injury in practice and undergoing surgery. They were looking at my strengths and the strengths that I know are my strengths, they were seeing the same strengths and they were going to utilize those to the best of their abilities. I didnt know it was a thing when I was talking to them, he recalled. Former BYU Cougars star guard Alex Barcello will formally begin his professional basketball career abroad. I really do love Alex and hes been huge on the court. His wife, Zoe, just went out there a couple of weeks ago. (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. My dream is to play in the NBA. But LaComb is confident. That impacted his decision to return. Is this it? Barcello is the best player on the Cougars' roster. BYU was a breath of fresh air for Barcello. Its a lot different environment than where he was at. After two seasons as a reserve at Arizona, Barcello has shot over 47% from three in each of his seasons at BYU, including 47.9% through 18 games to start the 2021-2022 season. 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. Im not an LDS member but my morals and values are the same, Barcello said. According to NJ.com, Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. That means Durrant has seen the likes of Danny Ainge, Nate Call, Tyler and T.J. Haws, Chase Fischer and Jimmer Fredette. Being here, Ive been so happy because I feel like Ive found myself again and I can be myself every single day, Barcello said. Season-in-review: How a BYU basketball campaign filled with uncertainty produced a bevy of highlights, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting, Heres when Utah ties are headed to NFL rookie minicamps, How have BYU players drafted since 2000 fared in the NFL? Barcello, who got married this summer (BYU head coach Mark Pope officiated the wedding), got workout invites with numerous NBA teams before the league's draft in June and played with the Toronto Raptors during summer league in Las Vegas, although he did not see much floor time. Unquestioned leader and currently the best human beings Ive met photo shoot in.. 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