He believes he can keep getting better and really make a push at his dream of being an NBA basketball player. I thought it would be a very good fit for him. How important was the TeJon Lucas signing for BYU, Mark Pope? He also has the most 3-pointers in a game without a miss (seven). 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 . The coaches showed me clips and film. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax [26] He had 18 points and a career-high six three pointers, part of a BYU record 18 three pointers, in a 7754 win over Loyola Marymount on February 14, 2020. I want to play at the highest level possible, Sarah said. They are two different environments, he said. For Alex Barcello, hes enjoying this fresh start, which he knows will have enduring consequences. Former BYU assistant coach Tim LaComb said Barcellos tenacity reminds of Jackson Emery, who he coached alongside Fredette. Edward, set apart from the sibling rivalry, was able to enjoy Sarahs championship with more of a fullness of joy. Young Kwak, Associated Press Its a surreal feeling. That prompted spontaneous cheers from those attending the camp. 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. His legacy will move forward: What impact has Alex Barcello had on BYU basketball? 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. Last January, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said, Alex Barcello is the best shooter in the country. [16], In his sophomore season at Arizona, he played in 30 of 32 games for the Wildcats. 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. Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. He also believes Barcello has a warrior mentality like Lee Commard did. Yes I have given him a hard time before, Sarah admits, laughing. Arizonas a great program. They told him if they had the chance, theyd return to BYU. I have so much love for this university. Hes so unique. What he does in the locker room and his leadership is so incredible, Pope said. [8][33][34][35], He has three younger sisters that also play basketball named Sarah, Amanda and Julia. 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.". New faces, new league bring new expectations as BYU nears Big 12 era, Parents ask for help finding missing kids they say are being hidden by followers of Warren Jeffs, Flood risks return to Utah; state's record snowpack could produce record streamflows, Photojournalist for ABC4 dies after getting hit by car in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Man charged in shooting of Black teen at his front door, Former child star with ties to Idaho talks about acting career, 10-year battle with addiction, Boy, 13, gets stuck climbing into claw machine for prize, Waiting for a housing market crash could cost you Now he has a podcast about it. Were really similar. The Deseret News Ryan McDonald poses the question: Is Steve Young one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time? Arizona tends to get a lot of one-and-done players in its program, while BYU is the opposite. Last year, this whole role was reversed where Alex won last year and then Sarah lost in the state title game. You know Pope, go big or go home, Barcello said. Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in the NBA. Matt Haarms and Brandon Averettes respective decisions to leave also didnt surprise me, but there was an added layer to Barcellos choice. Contract released: What is new Utah assistant mens basketball coach Chris Burgess salary. For her, 3 and D is what I want her role to be. A place where many of his teammates would be returned missionaries, some married with children? For now, Sarah and Alex both said they have work to do. 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. They were thinking that its not a traditional draft-year process, theyre not going to have a couple of their camps and push my name out there and maybe wiggle my way onto a roster, teams werent sure about team workouts, he said. Hes had game-winning moments and game-stealing moments, BYU Radio host Greg Wrubell said. 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. 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. Two great things happening in my life. I want to focus on the details with my game. Certainly, the Cougars will miss the 6-foot-2 guard from Arizona this season. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. pic.twitter.com/8JVFHzIhIA. 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. Durrant has been watching BYU mens basketball teams for more than 40 years. Then, surrounded by the young campers, who had just been chanting, One more year! Barcello took the microphone. He's already set a BYU record, with his 7-for-7 3-point shooting performance in a 79-73 win over San Francisco. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. Barcello finished his time at BYU ranked No. He also knows there's plenty of work to do within the Cougars' own conference. minutes. 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. [6], In his junior season, in the state tournament, Barcello surpassed 1,000 points in only his second varsity 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. [29] On February 25, 2021, Barcello scored a career-high 29 and hit 7-of-7 three-pointers, a program record, in a 7973 win against San Francisco. Hes an extraordinary fit. As the ball swished in, the crowd erupted in unison. I wish theyd do that every year., ONE MORE YEAR!!!!! 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. "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. I wanted to see myself put on that jersey and play in front of those crowds. "[2] Barcello started playing basketball when he was two. 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. RT @DailyUnivSports: Alex Barcello will be a father this July! 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. He wants the focus. And he's a remarkable outside shooter. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. Dec. 7, 2019. Its a special time for all of us to be here together.. Alex Barcello made the switch from the University of Arizona two seasons ago. "I don't want to live with any regrets," Barcello said. But thats the future. 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. [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). 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: Its more about family and there are a lot of players that are married and have kids. 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. PROVO Alex Barcello is here to run it back. It just didnt feel like the right fit. 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. I love it.. Barcello came to Provo from a toxic environment, both with the team and personally. Nobody will have masks on. I thought that was the perfect time to do it. Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. 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. 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.. 1 2018 player Marvin Bagley III, who later transferred. Sitdown With Spurge. We anticipate that the upperclassmen, in their own way, will need to fill leadership roles. Next Up In BYU sports Edward Barcello figured BYU was right for his son. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. I dont see myself doing anything other than that.. For what we wanted to accomplish, we didnt make it. I care about others. Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. 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.. Giving back an NCAA bid is the least he could do, Sometimes BYU basketball staff misses on a transfer, but that helped lead to rare twice portal-bound Te'Jon Lucas, How Conner Mantz and other Utah runners finished at 127th Boston Marathon, College basketball transfer tracker: Steven Ashworth commits to Creighton, Charlotte's Aly Khalifa commits to BYU, and 5 other transfers Cougars have targeted, Defensive starters get better of offense in BYU's clear-skied spring scrimmage. He averaged 2.4 points as a freshman and 3.3 as a sophomore. 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? By Jeff Call Feb 4, 2020, 1:25pm PST SHARE At Arizona, there are a lot of kids that think they are one-and-done (to the National Basketball Association). "The whole evening was a movie. 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. It was good to hear that from former teammates that I respect, Barcello said. The sister of BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, Amanda hopes BYU is the same right fit it was for her brother. 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. But coming in right behind him, unsurprisingly, is Sarah, whose own recruitment has begun heating up in the last year. 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. The Wildcats were in the middle of a college recruiting scandal and Barcello was having some issues with extended family. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Still, the way Robinson sees it, Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. Hes capable of really pressuring the ball. He really augmented those leadership roles over the last year. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? Pope, with his incredible mind, thinks of this grand idea. Alex Barcello recovered the ball after Atiki Ally Atikis shot was blocked. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. Don't be a 'Touron' this summer. All rights reserved. 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. Everything I tried to do nonchalantly, she wanted to know why we were doing it that way. Just patience, honestly. [24] He opted to come to BYU where he received a waiver and played immediately instead of sitting out a season. 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. In that game, and in every game since, Barcello has displayed a defensive intensity thats contagious. Alexs Corona del Sol team was upset early despite entering the tournament as the top seed. (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. The couple are planning to get married sometime after the basketball season ends. 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.". 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. 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. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. 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. 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. But the feeling I got looking up at her, knowing I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, was surreal. While the BYU mens basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the womens team is adding a Barcello. I stayed after my freshman year, thinking it would get better. Additionally, he led the Cougars in scoring both of his final two years, and is 25th all-time in school history in the statistic. Hes a pretty creative passer.. Being here, Ive been so happy because I feel like Ive found myself again and I can be myself every single day, Barcello said. Gonzaga's Corey Kispert made the first team and. Barcello needed a school like BYU and BYU needed a player like Barcello. That created another challenge. He loves it. At BYU, theres not that same mentality. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I got it at the beginning of the season, he said. So I help them with that part of it. 3 team in the nation and when he was teammates with No. 12 Oregon with 32-point blowout, BYU's Barcello drops in consecutive layups to remain perfect from the floor. His wife, Zoe, just went out there a couple of weeks ago. What former BYU players put NFL scouts on notice during 2023 pro day? I would like to not have to try for another year. 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. 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. She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. Former BYU guard Alex Barcello is currently playing on the Toronto Raptors summer league team as he pursues a professional basketball career. Be that as it may, not everyone thinks Barcello needs an immortalizing moment on a big stage to cement himself into BYU lore. "I couldn't be happier right now. Criddle believes he may even be in the top five of the last 25 years. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. Donate to the newsroom now. or superseded by additional information. He was like, What if you did it at the Fathers and Sons camp? But Im really proud of my sister and what she accomplished.. 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. supports HTML5 video, Estimated read time: 7-8 During his decision-making process, Barcello talked to agents and NBA teams. He has a sense for how hard that is. We still had a really great season, Barcello said. H Hotels . Welcome to Rhodes @alexbarcello ! https://t.co/ob4eZQyeET#kolossoshhotels #wearekolossos #season2022_2023 pic.twitter.com/sWiHI0nXp7. 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. 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. [30], Barcello was again named to the First Team All-WCC in 2022.[31]. To know that what happened last year happened and that this is a different year. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. [9], Barcello was considered as one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He seemed happy, energetic and intense. Its a long offseason, but its a chance for both star players to improve their games even more. Durrant said Barcellos toughness reminds him of Ainge, his shooting ability reminds him of Fredette and his leadership reminds him of T.J. Haws. He loves it., Were alike mentality-wise. [18] He scored six points in six minutes at California (1/12/19). As a parent, you want your kids in the best environment possible.. Thats surreal. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 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. But there hasnt been a question that its the perfect place for him. 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.. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Alex and Zo have been falling for each other deeply in love ever since then. Barcello's fellow Cougar, Paisley Harding, will play in Germany for the GiroLive-Panthers Osnabrck in the Toyota 1st Women's Basketball Bundesliga. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? But none were a bigger influence than Simpson. Why NCAA tourney experience was a defining moment for BYU. I came to that decision. I came back and my sophomore year didnt go how I wanted it to again. BYU had perhaps its best team ever last season, as it won 26 games and captured the West Coast Conference regular-season championship. 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. [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. Edward manages the recruiting for his children, especially during the season, so they can focus on what he terms higher priorities. Shaylee Gonzales announces her transfer destination and its in the Big 12, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. I couldnt pass up on another year.. One of those regrets was the ending to the 2020-21 season. In LaCombs mind, the greatest BYU players are remembered for how far they took their teams. We have concepts that we play with offensively, we have set plays but theres a lot of freedom within the concepts that we play with offensively. [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. And it was devastating for her because she had seen her two siblings win, and win often, and she wanted it so bad. Barcello received 28 scholarship offers before signing with national powerhouse Arizona and coach Sean Miller. The senior point guard from Chandler, Arizona, and the engine to the BYU basketball program over the past two seasons is returning for a second shot at his senior season with BYU. I started off with what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall. 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. If theres one characteristic BYU fans love most about the student-athletes that come to Provo, Id say its loyalty. I didnt see that being a possibility this year but I dont want to live with any regrets. We had a phenomenal 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. Former Notre Dame men's basketball coach Mike Brey will join coach Quin Snyder's staff on the Hawks next season, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski. 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. He takes the most shots, and conversations about the state of the team ultimately surround how well he plays. Im really proud of him.. I see her getting a lot of minutes doing that.. "I wanted everything to be perfect, exactly how I had dreamed of and how she had dreamed of. Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. But before making an immediate impact at BYU, Barcello was the No. [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. 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. 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. 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. But it was clear during BYUs season opener against Cal State Fullerton in early November at the Marriott Center that he had been reborn, in a basketball sense. Im a people person. Hell be among the top 20 in 3-point field goals made. Speaking of loyalty, BYU football recently released its Gameday T-shirt an annual tradition for the upcoming season. 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. His legacy will move forward with the guys that are on the roster into this next year.. He earned that space last year, both on the court and in the locker room. The best things that have happened in my life and Im so excited, so happy. I wanted to come back. Im extremely blessed., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Barcello assimilated into the BYU basketball culture and the campus culture almost seamlessly. Always 110% effort, no matter what were doing. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Only one team makes it to win the national championship every year. ", 'One More Year:' How Mark Pope brought Alex Barcello back to BYU for second senior season. Its a sign that were headed back to a normal season experience. 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.. It was a quintessential, post-pandemic Pope and Barcello moment, to kick off Memorial Day weekend. He appealed to the NCAA to waive the rule that requires transfers to sit out one year before becoming eligible. -, 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? New BYU guard Jaxson Robinson looking forward to show what he can do, Venue announced for BYU basketballs matchup with Creighton. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. In the Feb. 25 game against the San Francisco Dons, Barcello's scoring ability was on full display with 29 points, including a BYU record seven consecutive 3-pointers made. He is also 20th all-time in assists. His brother, Devin, played for the Cougars in the 1970s and 80s. He had to make his most important decision this week. Barcello is the best player on the Cougars' roster. After all, BYU recently announced LaVell Edwards Stadium would go back to full capacity for the 2021 season. [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. And then what he does in the locker room and his leadership are so incredible. "I've never won a game at BYU without Alex Barcello, and I would like to not have to try for another year. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. Barcellos leadership and diligence will be difficult to replace. I'm super excited about that.". Without her, he probably never stays, either, the point guard confirmed. On November 7, 2022, he signed with Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. He was a kid when the Swift raids split his family. My dream is to play in the NBA. He may have an even bigger impact off the court, being a friend and a great teammate to all of us.. His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. I worked even harder in the summer. Editors note This story is available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers only. The size of the stage may vary, but his impact on the team and its ability to win has been constant.. 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. "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. 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