That prompted spontaneous cheers from those attending the camp. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. From the start of the morning, because she is the hardest person to surprise. Shaylee Gonzales announces her transfer destination and its in the Big 12, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. [20] He scored 12 points in 18 minutes at Utah (2/14/19). But Barcello played sparingly as a freshman and sophomore with the Wildcats and he didnt exactly feel comfortable off the court. Coach Mark Pope, a showman who has a flair for the dramatic, hatched a plan of how to announce that decision to the world. I wish theyd do that every year., ONE MORE YEAR!!!!! For her, 3 and D is what I want her role to be. 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. To know that what happened last year happened and that this is a different year. 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. Edward, set apart from the sibling rivalry, was able to enjoy Sarahs championship with more of a fullness of joy. He didnt get as much time as the others to climb as far up the record books in categories such as total points, wins, 3-point field goals made. Last season, at Arizona, Barcello played in 30 games and averaged 3.3 points and added 26 rebounds, 15 assists and 10 steals. 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. 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.. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public . 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. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in the NBA. 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. 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. "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. And it was devastating for her because she had seen her two siblings win, and win often, and she wanted it so bad. Don't be a 'Touron' this summer. Mark Durrant played from 1989-95, and has spent the last 25 years on the sidelines as a color commentator for BYU Radio. 24 Mar 2023 21:31:57 His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. Listed at 6'2 and 190 pounds, Barcello just completed his third and final season at BYU. I love the fans so much. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. I dont want to live with any regrets. [17] He erupted for 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting in 13 minutes against Georgia Southern (11/29). minutes. Alex, of course, has plenty going for him. We still have a lot of basketball left tho pic.twitter.com/NJp7kzSuYt. 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.. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? I dont see myself doing anything other than that.. 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. Ive got a bitter taste in my mouth right now still from it. Reading or replaying the story in its 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.". The Deseret News Ryan McDonald poses the question: Is Steve Young one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time? Thank you for supporting local journalism. In reality, he had joined the team only a few months earlier. 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. 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. 1 2018 player Marvin Bagley III, who later transferred. 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. [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. Prior to Arizona Member of ESPN Top 100 in 2017 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. I dont know if coach needs any more help recruiting, he said, because Im coming back!, Barcello makes his announcement. [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. Donate to the newsroom now. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior made the announcement on the Friday evening before Memorial Day weekend, appearing with BYU coaches at a fathers and sons basketball camp in the Smith Fieldhouse, surrounded by hundreds of campers chanting "one more year" in unison with head coach Mark Pope. I had the (engagement) ring the whole season. [28], Coming into his senior season, Barcello was named to the Preseason All-West Coast Conference team. So Im super excited about that.. He came in his first year with a group that had been here and he fit in seamlessly. Its a special time for all of us to be here together.. 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. If Amanda can provide a spark for the BYU womens team, like Alex did for the mens team, it should be another great fit. 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. 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. Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. Information in the story may be outdated 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. He was underused and overlooked with the Wildcats. 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. But thats the future. Just patience, honestly. 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. Barcello has been flourishing as a consistent contributor, having started every game, averaging 10 points and three rebounds per contest. RT @DailyUnivSports: Alex Barcello will be a father this July! "I couldn't be happier right now. [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. 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.. 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. Its a sign that were headed back to a normal season experience. 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. Durrant has been watching BYU mens basketball teams for more than 40 years. All Rights Reserved. Once my injury happened and I went through the surgery process and waiting, it was really tough, she said. 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. Certainly, the Cougars will miss the 6-foot-2 guard from Arizona this season. It will show him among the players with more than 1,000 points in his career. Durrant said Barcellos toughness reminds him of Ainge, his shooting ability reminds him of Fredette and his leadership reminds him of T.J. Haws. Im so excited.. I just want to be known as a guy that gave it his all every time he stepped out on the floor, Barcello said. Before senior night in February, Pope recalled how quickly Barcello assimilated into the program after transferring from the University of Arizona in 2019. It has beautiful beaches, she said. The sister of BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, Amanda hopes BYU is the same right fit it was for her brother. I think he feels appreciated. Were really similar. 25 on the program's all-time scoring list. 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 wanted everything to be perfect, exactly how I had dreamed of and how she had dreamed of. But he said recently that anyone would be hard-pressed to find another player who transferred to the school, connected with the fan base and grew as a person as much as Barcello did in the last three years. 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? Part of Barcellos value to BYU has been his ability to impact a game in ways that dont show up in the box score. [22] He earned an C.A.T.S. [9], Barcello was considered as one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He wants to play in the NBA, or any other league where he can get regular playing time in the sport he loves. As Barcello stepped back behind the 3-point line and rose up to shoot, the Cougars bench rose in unison. I'm super excited about that.". But even though BYU players are more likely to play out their whole collegiate career, theres still those that choose to leave a bit early or opt to finish out their careers elsewhere (most recently Connor Harding and Kolby Lee). The Associated Press released its college basketball All-American team Tuesday morning and BYU guard Alex Barcello was named an honorable mention. With BYU firmly on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament picture, its unclear if Barcello will get that chance. 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. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. What he does in the locker room and his leadership is so incredible, Pope said. 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? I couldnt be happier. 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. Its a good match.. It was hard on me just because, being in the Corona del Sol basketball program we arent used to losing, Alex said. 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. 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. What he brings to our team, including off the court, is something special. Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. One of those regrets was the ending to the 2020-21 season. And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. On 28 May 2021, Zo revealed on her Instagram that Alex asked her to be his girlfriend after school on 20 October 2016. The list of accolades and achievements the 6-foot-2, 192-pound Barcello racked up in his three seasons at BYU is significant. 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. [6], In his junior season, in the state tournament, Barcello surpassed 1,000 points in only his second varsity season. But overall, coach Pope has a great culture established of working and getting better, which Alex clearly contributed to in many ways. New BYU guard Jaxson Robinson looking forward to show what he can do, Venue announced for BYU basketballs matchup with Creighton. The record book already shows him as holding the current record for 3-point percentage (48.1%) and effective field goal percentage (61.5%). Why NCAA tourney experience was a defining moment for BYU. 2 Alex Barcello, 6-2, PG, So. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. Then, surrounded by the young campers, who had just been chanting, One more year! Barcello took the microphone. I also feel that its a special opportunity for Alex to be at BYU, where theres so much support. We were very happy for Sarah, Edward said. [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. "Only one team makes it to the national championship every year, and we weren't one of them. He shot 85.6% from the free-throw line. The transition was definitely hard. Time after time after time, he comes up with game-winning plays for us, Pope said. "[2] Shelli "was the leading rebounder and second-leading scorer on Canyon del Oro's undefeated state championship girls team in 198687. But LaComb is confident. This university fits him in terms of what he cares about. [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. Of working and getting better, which Alex clearly contributed to in many ways reminds him of Ainge his... 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