Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? We just have to get after it.. Thats a real gift for us, Pope said. 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. "I think he has a sense of how hard that is, but I think it's a huge thing for our program. Barcello came to Provo from a toxic environment, both with the team and personally. He started every game 94 during three seasons under head coach Mark Pope. 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 just want to be known as a guy that gave it his all every time he stepped out on the floor, Barcello said. [20] He scored 12 points in 18 minutes at Utah (2/14/19). He seemed happy, energetic and intense. I came back and my sophomore year didnt go how I wanted it to again. He believes he can keep getting better and really make a push at his dream of being an NBA basketball player. Due to COVID-19, Barcello and Averette could. And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. "I got a bitter taste in my mouth, still, from it," Barcello said. When he finally got the clarity to make that decision, it was perfect.. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. And Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night. Nobody will have masks on. I thought that was the perfect time to do it. 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. In these cases, the average was taken. According to BYU . The coaching staff loves me for it.. Since 2011, theres been only one year where there wasnt at least one state champion living in the Barcello house. Knocked down a pair of critical baseline jumpers in UA run in its win at Oregon State (2-22-18). Hes good. ", 'One More Year:' How Mark Pope brought Alex Barcello back to BYU for second senior season. I believe he has the opportunity to achieve his goals, he said. With BYU firmly on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament picture, its unclear if Barcello will get that chance. He earned that space last year, both on the court and in the locker room. Alex Barcello will be a father this July! Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. The transition was definitely hard. BYU Photo The one-time Arizona transfer will take advantage of an extra year of eligibility provided by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic as he makes his way back to Provo for one final go at college hoops. Its a good match.. I'm so emotional, because it's the happiest time of my life.". This is a wonderful opportunity for him.. He was underused and overlooked with the Wildcats. 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. Thats surreal. Its been great. Meet Zo Simpson, Alex Barcello's Girlfriend-Turned-Fiancee. This university fits him in terms of what he cares about. An up-to-date list of every coaching change in college basketball ahead of the 2023-24 season. 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. 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.. Thank you for supporting local journalism. Its awesome. 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. But for what we wanted to accomplish, we didn't make it. [23], Barcello announced he planned to transfer from Arizona prior to the 201920 season. 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. 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 . 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. 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. BYU was a breath of fresh air for Barcello. Then, surrounded by the young campers, who had just been chanting, One more year! Barcello took the microphone. 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. Kolossos, a team in the top division of hoops in Greece, announced that it has signed Barcello. 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 moved to Provo early summer of 2019, while I moved in the fall. I want to focus on the details with my game. This year the roles were reversed, and he had to watch his sister win. -, 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? #13 Alex Barcello #4 Brandon Averette Matt Haarms has already stated that he won't return to BYU for another season. View this post on Instagram 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. But it was also his former teammates who helped convince Barcello to return for another year. 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.. 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. They told him if they had the chance, theyd return to BYU. But Ambers done a great job of guiding me and helping me through it all and encouraging me. but is now known as Kolossos H Hotels for sponsorship reasons. 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[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. [16], In his sophomore season at Arizona, he played in 30 of 32 games for the Wildcats. He came in his first year with a group that had been here and he fit in seamlessly. Criddle believes he may even be in the top five of the last 25 years. I think its a huge thing for our program. Barcello made the decision to return to BYU when he left for Arizona to attend his girlfriend-turned-fiance's graduation ceremony. 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. 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. 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.. 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. 25 on the program's all-time scoring list. Hes quickly become a best friend to almost everyone on the 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.. We had a phenomenal season. Shes a really good defender and shes a knock-down shooter, Whiting said. But thats the future. [12], In his freshman year at Arizona, Barcello appeared in 21 games from his point guard position. Former BYU guard Alex Barcello is currently playing on the Toronto Raptors summer league team as he pursues a professional basketball career. Check out the highlights that should make fans excited about Steven Ashworth transferring to Creighton. I stayed after my freshman year, thinking it would get better. I thought it would be a very good fit for him. The couple are planning to get married sometime after the basketball season ends. [28], Coming into his senior season, Barcello was named to the Preseason All-West Coast Conference team. First-year coach Amber Whiting has high expectations for Barcello. (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. He's already set a BYU record, with his 7-for-7 3-point shooting performance in a 79-73 win over San Francisco. Zo Simpson and Alex Barcello started dating each other in high school. Gonzaga's Corey Kispert made the first team and. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Heading into the WCC Tournament, Barcello had a 65-24 overall record. Last year, this whole role was reversed where Alex won last year and then Sarah lost in the state title game. 1 2018 player Marvin Bagley III, who later transferred. 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. Matt Haarms and Brandon Averettes respective decisions to leave also didnt surprise me, but there was an added layer to Barcellos choice. He played college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and for the Arizona Wildcats . So how does a reigning champ treat a disappointed older brother whos never lost before? Not surprisingly, Alex influenced Amandas decision to commit to the Cougars. Im not an LDS member but my morals and values are the same, Barcello said. RT @DailyUnivSports: Alex Barcello will be a father this July! Its a lot different environment than where he was at. Part of Barcellos value to BYU has been his ability to impact a game in ways that dont show up in the box score. We both go about things in the same way. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. 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. Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. Donate to the newsroom now. 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. Barcello returning was the biggest addition for BYU. 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. Ive seen first-hand how BYU has helped him and made Barcello happier. 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. I dont want to live with any regrets. H Hotels . Welcome to Rhodes @alexbarcello ! https://t.co/ob4eZQyeET#kolossoshhotels #wearekolossos #season2022_2023 pic.twitter.com/sWiHI0nXp7. "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. "I wanted everything to be perfect, exactly how I had dreamed of and how she had dreamed of. 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. 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.". On 28 May 2021, Zo revealed on her Instagram that Alex asked her to be his girlfriend after school on 20 October 2016. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. And the guys love me for it. From the oldest sister, Julia, who won three championships with Seton Catholic and now plays at Colgate, to brother Alex, whos got two titles already and is hungry for his third this coming season, to younger sister Sarah, who won her first this month with Seton Catholic, the Barcellos have dominated upper-division high school basketball this decade. Its such a blessing.. 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. 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. (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. I felt like it was the right fit for me, being the guard that I am.. But now she's ready to make an impact. 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. But when I got here, I felt so embraced by the coaches and the girls. Hes the best shooter.. [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 he's a remarkable outside shooter. To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldnt ask for much more. 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. Overall, shes enjoyed her time in Provo. 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[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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Being here, Ive been so happy because I feel like Ive found myself again and I can be myself every single day, Barcello said. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Gideon George during a game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. 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. 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. No. 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. It has beautiful beaches, she said. [19] He scored seven points in 12 minutes at UCLA (1/25/19). [2] Sarah and Julia are also college basketball players, playing for Marist College and Colgate. It will show him among the players with more than 1,000 points in his . 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. Alex Barcello est tan agradecido con BYU que decidi regresar. 25 on the programs all-time scoring list. 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. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. Barcello received 28 scholarship offers before signing with national powerhouse Arizona and coach Sean Miller. Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. 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. Thats the knock against him.. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. For Pope, Barcellos return is a major development, especially for a young team. We still have a lot of basketball left tho pic.twitter.com/NJp7kzSuYt. 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. "To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldn't ask for much more. 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. Why NCAA tourney experience was a defining moment for BYU. I care about others. 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. When Simpson said yes after he got down on one knee, he finally exhaled after a lengthy preparation both in life and in basketball. 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: 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 sister of BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, Amanda hopes BYU is the same right fit it was for her brother. Personal Mom is Shelli Barcello Sister Amanda is on the BYU women's basketball team Pronunciation: bar-SELL-oh Instagram: @alexbarcello | Twitter: @alexbarcello | LinkedIn: Alex Barcello Before BYU Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Arizona As a sophomore in 2018-19, played in 30 games and averaged 3.3 points and added 26 reboun 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. Hes had game-winning moments and game-stealing moments, BYU Radio host Greg Wrubell said. Former BYU assistant coach Tim LaComb said Barcellos tenacity reminds of Jackson Emery, who he coached alongside Fredette. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Its a sign that were headed back to a normal season experience. He takes the most shots, and conversations about the state of the team ultimately surround how well he plays. Donate to the newsroom now. During his decision-making process, Barcello talked to agents and NBA teams. PROVO Alex Barcello is here to run it back. I worked even harder in the summer. As badly as I wanted to go play professionally or overseas, there was so much left on the table. 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.". Its the happiest time of my life right now., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I try to just to keep them tough, Alex said. The best things that have happened in my life and Im so excited, so happy. 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.". 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. His legacy will move forward with the guys that are on the roster into this next year.. Kolossos was previously known as Kolossos Rodou B.C. I strive to be the best person I can be every single day. But LaComb is confident. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? pic.twitter.com/hJLc6fr2Un. 2 Alex Barcello, 6-2, PG, So. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public . 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So Im super excited about that.. At Arizona, there are a lot of kids that think they are one-and-done (to the National Basketball Association). 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.. His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard Alex Barcello on ESPN. Mark Durrant played from 1989-95, and has spent the last 25 years on the sidelines as a color commentator for BYU Radio. 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. Barcellos leadership and diligence will be difficult to replace. [9], Barcello was considered as one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He also knows there's plenty of work to do within the Cougars' own conference. I dont know if coach needs any more help recruiting, he said, because Im coming back!, Barcello makes his announcement. We were very happy for Sarah, Edward said. He garnered AP All-America honorable mention recognition after the 2020-21 season, and he was named to the West Coast Conference First Team his final two years in Provo. We still had a really great season, Barcello said. He started in all 94 games he played in as a Cougar after transferring from the University of Arizona where he played two seasons. Reading or replaying the story in its Hes capable of really pressuring the ball. I was pushing him in that direction, Zoe said. Now he has a podcast about it. And it was devastating for her because she had seen her two siblings win, and win often, and she wanted it so bad. 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. Additionally, he led the Cougars in scoring both of his final two years, and is 25th all-time in school history in the statistic. He fits us in terms of how we expect him to conduct himself here. I couldnt be more happy to spend the rest of my life with her.. Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. 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. minutes. He also advanced to the finals of American Family Insurance National 3-Point Shooting Competition. 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. While there, he also planned to ask Simpson's father for his blessing to propose. But before Barcello could call Pope and make it official, there was one thing he had to do. Nick J. Lee of Vanquish the Foe looks at five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. He averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game. 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. "This Alex Barcello is incredible; we all know that," Pope said. However, nothing is official. Ive never won a game, coaching at BYU, without Alex Barcello. Barcello is the best player on the Cougars' roster. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. Barcello is the undisputed leader of the BYU men's basketball team in 2020-21 not. He loves the team and loves the coaches. Certainly, the Cougars will miss the 6-foot-2 guard from Arizona this season. 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