If theres one characteristic BYU fans love most about the student-athletes that come to Provo, Id say its loyalty. In that game, and in every game since, Barcello has displayed a defensive intensity thats contagious. His wife, Zoe, just went out there a couple of weeks ago. supports HTML5 video, Estimated read time: 7-8 Edward manages the recruiting for his children, especially during the season, so they can focus on what he terms higher priorities. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. 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. Its a good match.. 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. Editors note This story is available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers only. "I really believe if I didn't have the coaching staff and players we did, I don't know if I would come back.". but is now known as Kolossos H Hotels for sponsorship reasons. When he finally got the clarity to make that decision, it was perfect.. He comes in and makes tough, effort plays and elevates the play of the whole team., Its crazy. Her first year in Provo hasnt always been easy; being unable to play last year was difficult. Alex Barcello is putting up elite numbers. They told him if they had the chance, theyd return to BYU. If Amanda can provide a spark for the BYU womens team, like Alex did for the mens team, it should be another great fit. Its a lot different environment than where he was at. I came back and my sophomore year didnt go how I wanted it to again. "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. What former BYU players put NFL scouts on notice during 2023 pro day? 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 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. For those keeping track, Ive started on my position previews for the upcoming football season. I started off with what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall. Arizona tends to get a lot of one-and-done players in its program, while BYU is the opposite. That's So Munny. I see her getting a lot of minutes doing that.. 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. 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. Hes a religious guy and he seems interested. 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.. You know Pope, go big or go home, Barcello said. Like all basketball players, Barcello has pro ambitions. Hes so good in transition. While the BYU mens basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the womens team is adding a Barcello. Donate to the newsroom now. 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. During his decision-making process, Barcello talked to agents and NBA teams. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. He started all 89 games in which he appeared. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. Send a note . Being here, Ive been so happy because I feel like Ive found myself again and I can be myself every single day, Barcello said. 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. Its such a phenomenal environment to be in, he said. Hell go down, in my book, as one of the best guards to ever play at BYU., defender had NO chance pic.twitter.com/NtwMVvNZp2. He played college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and for the Arizona Wildcats . On the court, were super serious, she said. 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. He wants the honor code. Prior to Arizona Member of ESPN Top 100 in 2017 Hes had game-winning moments and game-stealing moments, BYU Radio host Greg Wrubell said. To know that what happened last year happened and that this is a different year. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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? As a parent, you want your kids in the best environment possible.. Last spring, Barcello entered the transfer portal and was recruited by Pope and his staff. I felt like it was the right fit for me, being the guard that I am.. An up-to-date list of every coaching change in college basketball ahead of the 2023-24 season. ngonzalez@sltrib.com Follow @normacatalina12. 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. 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. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Hes one of the best human beings Ive met. Its such a huge blessing for us to have Alex. 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. As the ball swished in, the crowd erupted in unison. Barcello is the undisputed leader of the BYU men's basketball team in 2020-21 not. He loves the team and loves the coaches. Alex Barcello will be a father this July! Mark Durrant played from 1989-95, and has spent the last 25 years on the sidelines as a color commentator for BYU Radio. 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. Alex said he can relate to a member of another first family of their sport: Eli Manning. Its such a blessing.. Im a people person. 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. The sharpshooting guard left an indelible mark on the BYU basketball program during his three seasons in Provo. I want to cleanse that bitter feeling. He has another gear where he can get there really fast. One of those regrets was the ending to the 2020-21 season. But now she's ready to make an impact. 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 really do love Alex and hes been huge on the court. We just have to get after it.. [9], Barcello was considered as one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. Hes shooting 50% from the field, 48% from 3-point range and 88% from the free throw line. In LaCombs mind, the greatest BYU players are remembered for how far they took their teams. Alex found a home in Provo after transferring from Arizona in 2019. minutes. Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. [28], Coming into his senior season, Barcello was named to the Preseason All-West Coast Conference team. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. 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. 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. Its an environment that I feel like I should be in. It was a quintessential, post-pandemic Pope and Barcello moment, to kick off Memorial Day weekend. (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. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. #13 Alex Barcello #4 Brandon Averette Matt Haarms has already stated that he won't return to BYU for another season. 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. All rights reserved. The record book already shows him as holding the current record for 3-point percentage (48.1%) and effective field goal percentage (61.5%). He played in a lot of key, important moments.. 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.. [8][33][34][35], He has three younger sisters that also play basketball named Sarah, Amanda and Julia. Still, many believe Barcello is already among the top 10 guards in BYU history. From the start of the morning, because she is the hardest person to surprise. Hes been everything to BYU basketball. [8] He tallied 31 points in his teams win over Christ the King in the Hoophall Classic. Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. I want to make the most out of this next 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. We still have a lot of basketball left tho pic.twitter.com/NJp7kzSuYt. It has beautiful beaches, she said. In his first season at BYU, Barcello averaged 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Its a long offseason, but its a chance for both star players to improve their games even more. This is a wonderful opportunity for him.. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public . [20] He scored 12 points in 18 minutes at Utah (2/14/19). [25] Barcello scored 18 points in a 9161 win over Weber State on December 21, 2019. 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.. In some sense, hes already written a storybook ending, Pope said. This place will always hold a special spot in my heart. Then me deciding to come back, it was the cherry on top, he said. Barcello came to Provo from a toxic environment, both with the team and personally. Though Barcello is the Cougars' leading scorer and the leader in assists, that only begins to shed light on his impact, writes Jeff Call. [19] He scored seven points in 12 minutes at UCLA (1/25/19). Barcello was born in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, to Edward and Shelli Barcello, who were both former basketball players. Last year, this whole role was reversed where Alex won last year and then Sarah lost in the state title game. I feel like I do fit here perfectly.. Next Up In BYU sports The Chandler, Ariz., native credited the coaching staff and his teammates, along with his now-fiance, with helping him come to this decision. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. BYU had perhaps its best team ever last season, as it won 26 games and captured the West Coast Conference regular-season championship. What Utah college basketball players have entered the transfer portal? "The whole evening was a movie. Since 2011, theres been only one year where there wasnt at least one state champion living in the Barcello house. Ive got a bitter taste in my mouth right now still from it. 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 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. The coaches showed me clips and film. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. "But Zoe is way better. He also believes Barcello has a warrior mentality like Lee Commard did. To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldnt ask for much more. Barcellos stepback 3-pointer last Saturday sparked a run that allowed the Cougars to separate from Pepperdine en route to a 75-59 victory. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. With BYU firmly on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament picture, its unclear if Barcello will get that chance. Second baseman Andrew Pintar received the highest honor among his teammates, being named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. 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. Barcello felt wanted, again. 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? Barcellos leadership and diligence will be difficult to replace. 25 Mar 2023 14:08:18 "When he finally got the clarity that he needed and made that decision, it was awesome.". Hes a really genuine guy. pic.twitter.com/hJLc6fr2Un. Im extremely blessed., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. Barcello is in his third and final year at BYU. Its more about family and there are a lot of players that are married and have kids. State audit alleges former Cache County prosecutors misused public resources, had side contracts without countys knowledge, Utah flooding resource guide: What to do before, during and after a flood, Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night, BYU was a breath of fresh air for Barcello, what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall, a handful of Cougars were recognized with conference honors, five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. That prompted spontaneous cheers from those attending the camp. [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. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? RT @DailyUnivSports: Alex Barcello will be a father this July! It will show him among the players with more than 1,000 points in his . [27] In the regular season finale against Pepperdine, Barcello broke the left scaphoid bone in his wrist, which required surgery after the season was suspended. I worked even harder in the summer. Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. He wants this team and this staff, Pope said. Pope, with his incredible mind, thinks of this grand idea. His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. 12 Oregon with 32-point blowout, BYU's Barcello drops in consecutive layups to remain perfect from the floor. 3 team in the nation and when he was teammates with No. So far this season, Barcello is averaging 10.6 points while adding 43 . He played every single game during coach Popes first three years here at BYU, said assistant coach Nick Robinson. We had a phenomenal season. BYU men's basketball All-American Alex Barcello has earned an invitation to play in the 68th annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament which is set to take place in on April 13-16 in Portsmouth . sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Barcello finished his time at BYU ranked No. Shes a really good defender and shes a knock-down shooter, Whiting said. Last January, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said, Alex Barcello is the best shooter in the country. [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. It was the last time fans would see Barcellos prolific shooting in Provo. He loves it. He played college basketball for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC) and for the Arizona Wildcats. 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. 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. Donate to the newsroom now. He fits us in terms of how we expect him to conduct himself here. 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. Barcello finished his time at BYU ranked No. But overall, coach Pope has a great culture established of working and getting better, which Alex clearly contributed to in many ways. Now he has a podcast about it. His legacy will move forward with the guys that are on the roster into this next year.. 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.. 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 has been flourishing as a consistent contributor, having started every game, averaging 10 points and three rebounds per contest. Criddle believes he may even be in the top five of the last 25 years. [15] Alex scored knocked down a pair of critical baseline jumpers in their run in its win at Oregon State. He is also 20th all-time in assists. In December, Barcello endeared himself to BYU fans to an even higher level at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City against in-state rival Utah State. [12], In his freshman year at Arizona, Barcello appeared in 21 games from his point guard position. 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? I want to play at the highest level possible, Sarah said. [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. He was a kid when the Swift raids split his family. When he was told during the recruiting process that he needed to sign an honor code in order to enroll, he didnt flinch. But those goals will still be there in a year and college is just once in every young person's life. For people that know the game, he looks like his minutes are big-time minutes on the floor. Barcello made the decision to return to BYU when he left for Arizona to attend his girlfriend-turned-fiance's graduation ceremony. He's already set a BYU record, with his 7-for-7 3-point shooting performance in a 79-73 win over San Francisco. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? only for your personal, non-commercial use. And she helped Seton Catholic capture a 4A state championship. That created another challenge. And just like Alex, Julia lost her junior season. Edward Barcello is happy his son received a second chance in his college career and is making the most of it. She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. New BYU guard Jaxson Robinson looking forward to show what he can do, Venue announced for BYU basketballs matchup with Creighton. Not surprisingly, Alex influenced Amandas decision to commit to the Cougars. As Barcello stepped back behind the 3-point line and rose up to shoot, the Cougars bench rose in unison. 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. So I help them with that part of it. He shot 85.6% from the free-throw line. Nobody will have masks on. I thought that was the perfect time to do it. Donate to the newsroom now. Two great things happening in my life. 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 before Barcello could call Pope and make it official, there was one thing he had to do. Actually, 5-foot-11 freshman guard Amanda Barcello redshirted for the Cougars last year after suffering a thumb injury in practice and undergoing surgery. [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. That impacted his decision to return. I was like, Theres no problem with that. I abide by all of those rules. But the feeling I got looking up at her, knowing I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, was surreal. 24 Mar 2023 21:31:57 Hes capable of really pressuring the ball. Hes a bulldog of a physical player, Pope said. On November 7 of the same year, he mutually parted ways with the club. Early life and high school career [ edit] 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. 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. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard Alex Barcello on ESPN. 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. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? They are two different environments, he said. 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