The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public . (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. Gonzaga's Corey Kispert made the first team and. Former BYU guard Alex Barcello is currently playing on the Toronto Raptors' summer league team as he pursues a professional basketball career. 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.. Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. [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. 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. 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. [2] He led his team to the Division I tournament as the top seed. 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. To know that what happened last year happened and that this is a different year. He averaged 2.4 points as a freshman and 3.3 as a sophomore. Actually, 5-foot-11 freshman guard Amanda Barcello redshirted for the Cougars last year after suffering a thumb injury in practice and undergoing surgery. "To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldn't ask for much more. Ive never won a game, coaching at BYU, without Alex Barcello. [5] Arizona coach Miller offered Barcello a scholarship after he poured in 51 points in a game as a sophomore against Gilbert Perry and Markus Howard. Hes the best shooter.. Hes a really genuine guy. 25 on the programs all-time scoring list. Alex Barcello will be a father this July! He scored just nine points in the. The transition was definitely hard. It was hard on me just because, being in the Corona del Sol basketball program we arent used to losing, Alex said. We just got engaged. Since 2011, theres been only one year where there wasnt at least one state champion living in the Barcello house. All the feedback I was getting made me really dig down deep on what my heart really wants. 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.". He comes in and makes tough, effort plays and elevates the play of the whole team., Its crazy. 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 . 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. View this post on Instagram Alex found a home in Provo after transferring from Arizona in 2019. I had the (engagement) ring the whole season. Its a long offseason, but its a chance for both star players to improve their games even more. 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. But before making an immediate impact at BYU, Barcello was the No. By Jeff Call Feb 4, 2020, 1:25pm PST SHARE Due to COVID-19, Barcello and Averette could. Hes an extraordinary fit. The coaching staff loves me for it.. 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. [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. Then, surrounded by the young campers, who had just been chanting, One more year! Barcello took the microphone. In reality, he had joined the team only a few months earlier. Barcello needed a school like BYU and BYU needed a player like Barcello. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Time after time after time, he comes up with game-winning plays for us, Pope said. Barcello returning was the biggest addition for BYU. He really augmented those leadership roles over the last year. With COVID, we battled a lot of adversity. Saturday night meant the world to me. Its such a phenomenal environment to be in, he said. It took a toll on me mentally. Dec. 7, 2019. 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. At Arizona, there are a lot of kids that think they are one-and-done (to the National Basketball Association). He doesnt have maybe an iconic game in which hes been a part of that he was the lead protagonist. He loves the team and loves the coaches. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. Speaking of loyalty, BYU football recently released its Gameday T-shirt an annual tradition for the upcoming season. I came in August and ever since then, my teammates and I have built such close relationships and great friendships that I think are going to last a lifetime. At BYU, theres not that same mentality. And she helped Seton Catholic capture a 4A state championship. Barcello is the undisputed leader of the BYU men's basketball team in 2020-21 not. So hopefully we're feeling the same thing that the other 63 teams are feeling. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Edward manages the recruiting for his children, especially during the season, so they can focus on what he terms higher priorities. Former BYU assistant coach Tim LaComb said Barcellos tenacity reminds of Jackson Emery, who he coached alongside Fredette. If theres one characteristic BYU fans love most about the student-athletes that come to Provo, Id say its loyalty. "But Zoe is way better. 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. After all, BYU recently announced LaVell Edwards Stadium would go back to full capacity for the 2021 season. What former BYU players put NFL scouts on notice during 2023 pro day? Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. 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. 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. 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. [32], He received national honors including the (2x) Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year, Azcentral.com Big School Boys Basketball Athlete of the Year, Arizona BCA Division I Player of the Year, and (2x) East Valley Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Former BYU Cougars star guard Alex Barcello will formally begin his professional basketball career abroad. We had a phenomenal season. He wants the honor code. 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.. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. 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. Alex Barcello est tan agradecido con BYU que decidi regresar. I thought it would be a very good fit for him. 25 on the program's all-time scoring list. 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. minutes. They are two different environments, he said. Durrant has been watching BYU mens basketball teams for more than 40 years. For Pope, Barcellos return is a major development, especially for a young team. Not only did it separate him from what had plagued him his first two collegiate seasons, but he came to a program that believed in him and gave him the opportunity to become a team leader. Nick J. Lee of Vanquish the Foe looks at five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. He also believes Barcello has a warrior mentality like Lee Commard did. 24 Mar 2023 21:31:57 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. Is this it? We still have a lot of basketball left tho pic.twitter.com/NJp7kzSuYt. He was a kid when the Swift raids split his family. 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. I started off with what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall. but is now known as Kolossos H Hotels for sponsorship reasons. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. On November 7, 2022, he signed with Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. 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.. For her, 3 and D is what I want her role to be. Only one team makes it to win the national championship every year. And it was devastating for her because she had seen her two siblings win, and win often, and she wanted it so bad. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. I wish theyd do that every year., ONE MORE YEAR!!!!! Two great things happening in my life. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? Today, theres only one champ in the house, and its Sarah. I couldnt pass up on another year.. What he brings to our team, including off the court, is something special. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? As Barcello stepped back behind the 3-point line and rose up to shoot, the Cougars bench rose in unison. Alex, of course, has plenty going for him. I dont want to live with any regrets. Additionally, he led the Cougars in scoring both of his final two years, and is 25th all-time in school history in the statistic. For people that know the game, he looks like his minutes are big-time minutes on the floor. Barcello, who got married this summer (BYU head coach Mark Pope officiated the wedding), got workout invites with numerous NBA teams before the leagues draft in June and played with the Toronto Raptors during summer league in Las Vegas, although he did not see much floor time. or superseded by additional information. 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