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. But those goals will still be there in a year and college is just once in every young person's life. Hes fit in really well and its been fun to have him here., Hes been a perfect fit for us and I think weve been a perfect fit for him, too. Since then, fans have watched him improve with every game. But LaComb is confident. 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. Im not an LDS member but my morals and values are the same, Barcello said. Nobody will have masks on. I thought that was the perfect time to do it. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 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. He wants the honor code. Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. ngonzalez@sltrib.com Follow @normacatalina12. He has another gear where he can get there really fast. 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. The Wildcats were in the middle of a college recruiting scandal and Barcello was having some issues with extended family. During his decision-making process, Barcello talked to agents and NBA teams. BYUs Amanda Barcello poses during a photo shoot in Provo. I still believe hes got something left to say, LaComb said. For those keeping track, Ive started on my position previews for the upcoming football season. Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. And she helped Seton Catholic capture a 4A state championship. View this post on Instagram He's already set a BYU record, with his 7-for-7 3-point shooting performance in a 79-73 win over San Francisco. I didnt know it was a thing when I was talking to them, he recalled. 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. Recruited by 10 of 12 Pac-12 schools (per ESPN.com), as well as programs nationwide including the likes of Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Virginia, the standout point guard will have the chance to continue his career at the highest level available. That's So Munny. 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. "But Zoe is way better. Like Ive mentioned before, I was in Tucson the two years that Barcello was. Ive got a bitter taste in my mouth right now still from it. [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. -, 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 college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and for the Arizona Wildcats. Im so excited.. With Sarah having just completed her sophomore season and a youngest sister still in seventh grade, that domination might continue for years to come. The community around basketball, when you meet people, theyre so nice and genuine. 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. The former Arizona player opted to take advantage of the NCAA blanket waiver that froze eligibility for fall and winter sport athletes and come back for a second senior season. Then me deciding to come back, it was the cherry on top, he said. I couldnt pass up on another year.. What he does in the locker room and his leadership is so incredible, Pope said. And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. 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But the feeling I got looking up at her, knowing I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, was surreal. If theres one characteristic BYU fans love most about the student-athletes that come to Provo, Id say its loyalty. The transition was definitely hard. I stayed after my freshman year, thinking it would get better. What he brings to our team, including off the court, is something special. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public . All Rights Reserved, How Arizona transfer Alex Barcello became an extraordinary fit for BYU basketball, season opener against Cal State Fullerton, 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? sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. [16], In his sophomore season at Arizona, he played in 30 of 32 games for the Wildcats. Not surprisingly, Alex influenced Amandas decision to commit to the Cougars. 12 Oregon with 32-point blowout, BYU's Barcello drops in consecutive layups to remain perfect from the floor. 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. And it was devastating for her because she had seen her two siblings win, and win often, and she wanted it so bad. Barcello has been flourishing as a consistent contributor, having started every game, averaging 10 points and three rebounds per contest. I love the competition and I have a huge love for the game.. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. 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. In that game, and in every game since, Barcello has displayed a defensive intensity thats contagious. 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. Contact. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I worked even harder in the summer. Its more about family and there are a lot of players that are married and have kids. The Cougars were clinging to a one-point lead when Barcello took a pass in the corner and knocked down a 3-pointer with 27 seconds remaining in a 68-64 victory, though he had missed his previous three 3-point attempts against the Aggies. 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 coach Pope to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. RT @DailyUnivSports: Alex Barcello will be a father this July! 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. Due to the pandemic, Barcello is a super senior and his scholarship wont count against the programs 13 scholarships. I thank God for the opportunity. And he's a remarkable outside shooter. Ill just say sorry who won this year? Its very competitive.. His legacy will move forward with the guys that are on the roster into this next year.. The sister of BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, Amanda hopes BYU is the same right fit it was for her brother. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. 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 felt wanted, again. Dec. 7, 2019. Barcello is the best player on the Cougars' roster. [7] In his senior season, Barcello scored 2,254 career points at Corona shooting over 55 percent from the field and almost 90 percent from the charity stripe. At BYU, theres not that same mentality. BYU had perhaps its best team ever last season, as it won 26 games and captured the West Coast Conference regular-season championship. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's, engine to the BYU basketball program over the past two seasons, fell short via a 73-62 loss to Final Four-bound UCLA, Matt Haarms calls time on career at BYU, but 'will be forever grateful for my year spent in Provo', BYU restored everything to once 'broken' Alex Barcello. With COVID, we battled a lot of adversity. Its hard to describe because Ive never felt it before, but its great to see that all the hard work has finally paid off.. Hes a religious guy and he seems interested. Actually, 5-foot-11 freshman guard Amanda Barcello redshirted for the Cougars last year after suffering a thumb injury in practice and undergoing surgery. While the BYU mens basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the womens team is adding a Barcello. He seemed happy, energetic and intense. 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.". He may have an even bigger impact off the court, being a friend and a great teammate to all of us.. 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But Barcello played sparingly as a freshman and sophomore with the Wildcats and he didnt exactly feel comfortable off the court. Its such a phenomenal environment to be in, he said. 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. "I couldn't be happier right now. I was like, Maybe thats the right step for me, too. Like I said, just looking up to him my whole life and him being the father-figure in my life, I knew that it could be the right fit for me, too.. The decision was made shortly before he left, but he admits to still entertaining a few other thoughts while he was on the trip. 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. I couldnt be more happy to spend the rest of my life with her.. Why NCAA tourney experience was a defining moment for BYU. The sharpshooting guard left an indelible mark on the BYU basketball program during his three seasons in Provo. I'm super excited about that.". He played college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and for the Arizona Wildcats . "[2] Shelli "was the leading rebounder and second-leading scorer on Canyon del Oro's undefeated state championship girls team in 198687. New BYU guard Jaxson Robinson looking forward to show what he can do, Venue announced for BYU basketballs matchup with Creighton. Clearly, as Cougar Nation knows, he helped us win a lot of games. Players dont owe anyone anything, but I am glad to see Barcello stay. Former BYU assistant coach Tim LaComb said Barcellos tenacity reminds of Jackson Emery, who he coached alongside Fredette. The best things that have happened in my life and Im so excited, so happy. I want to play at the highest level possible, Sarah said. Alex has one more year left to follow in older sister Julias footsteps and capture three titles in a high school career. [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. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? Barcello returning was the biggest addition for BYU. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. 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. Its a sign that were headed back to a normal season experience. 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. Contract released: What is new Utah assistant mens basketball coach Chris Burgess salary. This is a wonderful opportunity for him.. "I think he has a sense of how hard that is, but I think it's a huge thing for our program. He appealed to the NCAA to waive the rule that requires transfers to sit out one year before becoming eligible. Prior to Arizona Member of ESPN Top 100 in 2017 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. Ive never won a game, coaching at BYU, without Alex Barcello. As a parent, you want your kids in the best environment possible.. Barcello finished his time at BYU ranked No. Meet Zo Simpson, Alex Barcello's Girlfriend-Turned-Fiancee. 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. 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. 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[1] Edward "led the state in scoring his senior year at Phoenix Brophy Prep in 1987, graduating with more than 1,000 career points and second only to future Duke star and NBA player Mark Alarie (1982) as the school's all-time leading scorers. [9] He registered three double-digit scoring games, opened the season with seven points and three rebounds in 15 minutes against Houston Baptist (11/17). He ran into Jake Toolson and TJ Haws in the training room recently, and both professionals one with the SLC Stars in the G League and the other after a rookie season in Poland told him they wished they had another year of college basketball. 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 now shes ready to make an impact. "Only three other teams have an All-American coming back to their program. 24 Mar 2023 21:31:57 But it was clear during BYU's season opener in November that he had been reborn, in a basketball sense. The couple are planning to get married sometime after the basketball season ends. Criddle believes he may even be in the top five of the last 25 years. He is also 20th all-time in assists. 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. [9], Barcello was considered as one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. I was just happy for him, said his father, Edward. 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. 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. Arizona tends to get a lot of one-and-done players in its program, while BYU is the opposite. Are we nearing the end of this pandemic? Ive been so grateful to them.. 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.. Alex Barcello will be a father this July! 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. He was a kid when the Swift raids split his family. He started all 89 games in which he appeared. 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. 2 Alex Barcello, 6-2, PG, So. He wants this team and this staff, Pope said. Last spring, Barcello entered the transfer portal and was recruited by Pope and his staff. Amanda saw how well her older brother assimilated at BYU. ", A post shared by Alex Barcello (@alexbarcello). Part of Barcellos value to BYU has been his ability to impact a game in ways that dont show up in the box score. Barcello received 28 scholarship offers before signing with national powerhouse Arizona and coach Sean Miller. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Barcello was born in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, to Edward and Shelli Barcello, who were both former basketball players. On November 7 of the same year, he mutually parted ways with the club. Alex and Zo have been falling for each other deeply in love ever since then. Former BYU Cougars star guard Alex Barcello will formally begin his professional basketball career abroad. And just like Alex, Julia lost her junior season. 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. "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. Thats surreal. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. I try to just to keep them tough, Alex said. Just learning the patience part of things and knowing that now if I come in every single day and put that effort there, hopefully, the work will pay off.. He loves it., Were alike mentality-wise. 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. 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? 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. Its a special time for all of us to be here together.. For now, Sarah and Alex both said they have work to do. Last year, this whole role was reversed where Alex won last year and then Sarah lost in the state title game. I'm so emotional, because it's the happiest time of my life.". He also believes Barcello has a warrior mentality like Lee Commard did. Being here, Ive been so happy because I feel like Ive found myself again and I can be myself every single day, Barcello said. 24 Mar 2023 20:58:23 Only one team makes it to win the national championship every year. He was underused and overlooked with the Wildcats. Due to COVID-19, Barcello and Averette could. Alex found a home in Provo after transferring from Arizona in 2019. Barcello and three other seniors played their last BYU home game last Saturday in what became a blowout win over the Pepperdine Waves heading into the West Coast Conference Tournament. I want to leave it all out on the table and give my whole heart to this university, this team, and coaching staff and my beautiful fiancee, give her everything she could ever imagine. I dont want to live with any regrets. [30], Barcello was again named to the First Team All-WCC in 2022.[31]. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? But when I got here, I felt so embraced by the coaches and the girls. "To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldn't ask for much more. I had the (engagement) ring the whole season. My dream is to play in the NBA. Shaylee Gonzales announces her transfer destination and its in the Big 12, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard Alex Barcello on ESPN. 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. In these cases, the average was taken. It was good to hear that from former teammates that I respect, Barcello said. He had to make his most important decision this week. 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