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. His decision-making in transition has been impeccable the last few games off-the-charts, Pope said after last weeks win over Pepperdine, but the things that hes turning down to create better plays for his teammates in transition, the pace that hes running the lane right now, all those things are really special. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. Barcello earned All-WCC First Team honors for the second consecutive season this past year. Hes been everything to BYU basketball. But Barcello played sparingly as a freshman and sophomore with the Wildcats and he didnt exactly feel comfortable off the court. He wants to play in the NBA, or any other league where he can get regular playing time in the sport he loves. [10][11] He was a consensus four-star prospect in the Class of 2017 and committed to play at Arizona over offers from Virginia, Butler, Indiana and Stanford. Is Steve Young one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time? Shaylee Gonzales announces her transfer destination and its in the Big 12, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. Send a note to us at hello@sports360az.com. They go out on the weekends. So Im super excited about that.. When Simpson said yes after he got down on one knee, he finally exhaled after a lengthy preparation both in life and in basketball. This university fits him in terms of what he cares about. How important was the TeJon Lucas signing for BYU, Mark Pope? He loves it. Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) drops in a 3-point shot during an NIT game against Long Beach State at the Marriott Center in Provo on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Dec. 7, 2019. Barcello joins a group of returning players led by forwards Gavin Baxter, Caleb Lohner and Gideon George, among others, to join newcomers like Wasatch Academy big man Fouss Traore, West Africa native Atiki Ally Atiki and graduate transfer Te'Jon Lucas, the former four-star recruit to Illinois who earned all-Horizon League honors as a senior transfer with his hometown school of UW-Milwaukee. I dont know if coach needs any more help recruiting, he said, because Im coming back!, Barcello makes his announcement. 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 want to focus on the details with my game. 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. For those keeping track, Ive started on my position previews for the upcoming football season. [23], Barcello announced he planned to transfer from Arizona prior to the 201920 season. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. In his first season at BYU, Barcello averaged 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Its such a huge blessing for us to have Alex. I came to that decision. pic.twitter.com/8JVFHzIhIA. Barcello needed a school like BYU and BYU needed a player like Barcello. [17] He erupted for 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting in 13 minutes against Georgia Southern (11/29). Saturday night meant the world to me. Last spring, Barcello entered the transfer portal and was recruited by Pope and his staff. Always 110% effort, no matter what were doing. She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. But it was also his former teammates who helped convince Barcello to return for another year. Hes so unique. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. Hes the best shooter.. Alex Barcello est tan agradecido con BYU que decidi regresar. With BYU firmly on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament picture, its unclear if Barcello will get that chance. Once my injury happened and I went through the surgery process and waiting, it was really tough, she said. Information in the story may be outdated That impacted his decision to return. And Alex I think is just like that, where he wants to do everything possible to come back and win one his senior year and go out on top like Julia did.. RT @DailyUnivSports: Alex Barcello will be a father this July! Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. What former BYU players put NFL scouts on notice during 2023 pro day? He shot 85.6% from the free-throw line. When he was told during the recruiting process that he needed to sign an honor code in order to enroll, he didnt flinch. I was happy for her but it was really hard on me because I wished that I couldve been playing in that game at 8:00.. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. Barcello has been flourishing as a consistent contributor, having started every game, averaging 10 points and three rebounds per contest. This is a wonderful opportunity for him.. Barcello himself doesnt seem all that interested in his place among the BYU greats. He may have an even bigger impact off the court, being a friend and a great teammate to all of us.. Though Barcello is the Cougars' leading scorer and the leader in assists, that only begins to shed light on his impact, writes Jeff Call. However, nothing is official. But overall, coach Pope has a great culture established of working and getting better, which Alex clearly contributed to in many ways. As badly as I wanted to go play professionally or overseas, there was so much left on the table. Ive got a bitter taste in my mouth right now still from it. Now he has a podcast about it. At BYU, theres not that same mentality. On the court, were super serious, she said. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? Im so excited.. Ive seen first-hand how BYU has helped him and made Barcello happier. Former BYU Cougars star guard Alex Barcello will formally begin his professional basketball career abroad. 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. But thats the future. 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. He grew up with his three sisters, Sarah, Amanda and Julia. [13] He had a season high of 11 points in their victory over LBSU, which included three makes on four attempts from beyond the arc. Not surprisingly, Alex influenced Amandas decision to commit to the Cougars. 24 Mar 2023 20:58:23 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. 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. Certainly, the Cougars will miss the 6-foot-2 guard from Arizona this season. 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They told him if they had the chance, theyd return to BYU. While the BYU men's basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the women's team is adding a Barcello. Alex found a home in Provo after transferring from Arizona in 2019. His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. 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. Two great things happening in my life. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. 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. His legacy will move forward: What impact has Alex Barcello had on BYU basketball? This archived news story is available All rights reserved. I think its a huge thing for our program. I started off with what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall. Barcello returning was the biggest addition for BYU. (It was) bittersweet, Alex said. Thats my guy. 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. So far this season, Barcello is averaging 10.6 points while adding 43 . Contract released: What is new Utah assistant mens basketball coach Chris Burgess salary. And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. 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. He has a heart of gold, Nixon said. Barcello proposed to Zoe four years and seven months to the day after they started dating. Barcello was born in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, to Edward and Shelli Barcello, who were both former basketball players. The Associated Press released its college basketball All-American team Tuesday morning and BYU guard Alex Barcello was named an honorable mention. I stayed after my freshman year, thinking it would get better. He doesnt have maybe an iconic game in which hes been a part of that he was the lead protagonist. Alex Barcello made the switch from the University of Arizona two seasons ago. BYU Photo Amanda saw how well her older brother assimilated at BYU. Trevin Knell buries the 3 from the wing for BYU, BYU upsets No. 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. Nick J. Lee of Vanquish the Foe looks at five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. On November 7 of the same year, he mutually parted ways with the club. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? 25 on the programs all-time scoring list. As Barcello stepped back behind the 3-point line and rose up to shoot, the Cougars bench rose in unison. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Without her, he probably never stays, either, the point guard confirmed. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? After taking down three teams that appeared in the preceding NCAA Tournament, Barcello, who decided to return to BYU by taking advantage of the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver, is averaging 22 points. Donate to the newsroom now. I want to cleanse that bitter feeling. But the feeling I got looking up at her, knowing I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, was surreal. 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? (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) walk off the court after the win as the Utah Utes host BYU, NCAA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. 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. 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. Hes living it up in Greece, on an island. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a KSL Sports SALT LAKE CITY - Alex Barcello is balancing two of the most important events in his life this summer getting ready for the NBA draft and planning his July wedding. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. He has another gear where he can get there really fast. 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. That created another challenge. [3], As a freshman in 201314, he scored 15 points coming off the bench in the state championship game to help secure the school's third straight state title in overtime. "I wanted everything to be perfect, exactly how I had dreamed of and how she had dreamed of. Barcellos first season with the team was a COVID-19-shortened one, and he only got to play in one NCAA Tournament game last year a loss to UCLA. Since then, fans have watched him improve with every game. The coaches showed me clips and film. Meet Zo Simpson, Alex Barcello's Girlfriend-Turned-Fiancee. 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. Alexs Corona del Sol team was upset early despite entering the tournament as the top seed. But now shes ready to make an impact. The best things that have happened in my life and Im so excited, so happy. 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.. 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. View this post on Instagram Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. Barcello is BYU's unquestioned leader and currently the best player as a 5th-year senior. 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. I dont see myself doing anything other than that.. He was like, What if you did it at the Fathers and Sons camp? BYU had perhaps its best team ever last season, as it won 26 games and captured the West Coast Conference regular-season championship. Alex, of course, has plenty going for him. After all, BYU recently announced LaVell Edwards Stadium would go back to full capacity for the 2021 season. 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. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. The couple are planning to get married sometime after the basketball season ends. 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 . We need to fill roles on the court. In reality, he had joined the team only a few months earlier. So the sample size for his postseason career is small at the moment. The BYU guard worked out for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, just weeks ahead of June 23 draft and discussed his critical summer. [8][33][34][35], He has three younger sisters that also play basketball named Sarah, Amanda and Julia. 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.. The Deseret News Ryan McDonald poses the question: Is Steve Young one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time? 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.. Is this it? I'm super excited about that.". "I got a bitter taste in my mouth, still, from it," Barcello said. Last season, at Arizona, Barcello played in 30 games and averaged 3.3 points and added 26 rebounds, 15 assists and 10 steals. It has beautiful beaches, she said. The list of accolades and achievements the 6-foot-2, 192-pound Barcello racked up in his three seasons at BYU is significant. The decision was made shortly before he left, but he admits to still entertaining a few other thoughts while he was on the trip. [8] He tallied 31 points in his teams win over Christ the King in the Hoophall Classic. [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. 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