And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. 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. Alex Barcello recovered the ball after Atiki Ally Atikis shot was blocked. 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. Shaylee Gonzales announces her transfer destination and its in the Big 12, What Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about BYU transfer Caleb Etienne. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. To come back and play for BYU, which is such a great university, I couldnt ask for much more. 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. He played in a lot of key, important moments.. Barcello made the decision to return to BYU when he left for Arizona to attend his girlfriend-turned-fiance's graduation ceremony. [6], In his junior season, in the state tournament, Barcello surpassed 1,000 points in only his second varsity season. I love it.. [32], He received national honors including the (2x) Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year, Azcentral.com Big School Boys Basketball Athlete of the Year, Arizona BCA Division I Player of the Year, and (2x) East Valley Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year. 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. Alex Barcello is so grateful toward BYU that he decided to come back. 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. Meet Zo Simpson, Alex Barcello's Girlfriend-Turned-Fiancee. He loves it. 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. Its a surreal feeling. Barcello was born in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, to Edward and Shelli Barcello, who were both former basketball players. or superseded by additional information. 25 on the programs all-time scoring list. That's So Munny. 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. I really do love Alex and hes been huge on the court. I believe he has the opportunity to achieve his goals, he 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. At BYU, theres not that same mentality. 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. BYUs Amanda Barcello poses during a photo shoot in Provo. Hes so good in transition. 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. Hes a really genuine guy. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. 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. [20] He scored 12 points in 18 minutes at Utah (2/14/19). But when I got here, I felt so embraced by the coaches and the girls. But now shes ready to make an impact. 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. Check out the highlights that should make fans excited about Steven Ashworth transferring to Creighton. I want their dreams to come true.. When Simpson said yes after he got down on one knee, he finally exhaled after a lengthy preparation both in life and in basketball. Edward Barcello figured BYU was right for his son. Thats my guy. Alex Barcello will be a father this July! ESPN's Jay Bilas . 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. He doesnt have maybe an iconic game in which hes been a part of that he was the lead protagonist. It will help you grow a lot. [2] He led his team to the Division I tournament as the top seed. It took a toll on me mentally. And she helped Seton Catholic capture a 4A state championship. 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. With Sarah having just completed her sophomore season and a youngest sister still in seventh grade, that domination might continue for years to come. According to NJ.com, Zach Wilson has had mixed results through the first half of OTAs. 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. [10][11] He was a consensus four-star prospect in the Class of 2017 and committed to play at Arizona over offers from Virginia, Butler, Indiana and Stanford. So hopefully we're feeling the same thing that the other 63 teams are feeling. Two great things happening in my life. I stayed after my freshman year, thinking it would get better. 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. We both go about things in the same way. Things didnt work out the way I thought they would. My brother made the transition a lot easier. [30], Barcello was again named to the First Team All-WCC in 2022.[31]. 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. But before Barcello could call Pope and make it official, there was one thing he had to do. 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. I dont see myself doing anything other than that.. And the guys love me for it. ngonzalez@sltrib.com Follow @normacatalina12. minutes. By Jeff Call Feb 4, 2020, 1:25pm PST SHARE Still, the way Robinson sees it, Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. With COVID, we battled a lot of adversity. 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 Amid the uproarious celebrations, he tapped on his left wrist where a watch might be. only for your personal, non-commercial use. An extra ordinary championship Saturday for one Arizona family, With Benson gone, Barcello prepared to take the wheel, Next In Line: Sarah Barcello Hopes To Continue Familys State Title Success, Final High School Hoops Takeaways For The 2014-15 Season. 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. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax And Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night. "This Alex Barcello is incredible; we all know that," Pope said. While the BYU mens basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the womens team is adding a Barcello. Second baseman Andrew Pintar received the highest honor among his teammates, being named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. Ask anyone who has historical knowledge about Cougars mens basketball, and those names will inevitably be mentioned among the programs greatest guards. Barcello proposed to Zoe four years and seven months to the day after they started dating. This place will always hold a special spot in my heart. 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. All Rights Reserved. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. We need to fill roles on the court. I worked even harder in the summer. [25] Barcello scored 18 points in a 9161 win over Weber State on December 21, 2019. After redshirting last season due to an injury, Amanda Barcello, the sister of former BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, is excited to get after it in 2022-23. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. Next Up In BYU sports BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Gideon George during a game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. The Wildcats were in the middle of a college recruiting scandal and Barcello was having some issues with extended family. For Alex Barcello, hes enjoying this fresh start, which he knows will have enduring consequences. 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, heading into the West Coast Conference Tournament. Barcello possesses all of the ingredients that makes him the. In LaCombs mind, the greatest BYU players are remembered for how far they took their teams. I started off with what the Cougars are expected to accomplish in the fall. (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. Alex has one more year left to follow in older sister Julias footsteps and capture three titles in a high school career. Without her, he probably never stays, either, the point guard confirmed. Trevin Knell buries the 3 from the wing for BYU, BYU upsets No. 24 Mar 2023 20:58:23 Opened his collegiate career with a strong three-game run of 7.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three-point range. I feel like I do fit here perfectly.. Alex Barcello is so grateful toward BYU that he decided to come back. Barcello came to Provo from a toxic environment, both with the team and personally. I care about others. Chance Westry, a highly regarded prospect who redshirted his freshman year at Auburn, is joining incoming coach Adrian Autry at Syracuse. "We had a phenomenal season, battled a lot of adversity. 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. Donate to the newsroom now. 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. 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. While there, he also planned to ask Simpson's father for his blessing to propose. Alex and Zo have been falling for each other deeply in love ever since then. Last year, this whole role was reversed where Alex won last year and then Sarah lost in the state title game. Barcellos leadership and diligence will be difficult to replace. I just want to be known as a guy that gave it his all every time he stepped out on the floor, Barcello said. Barcello traveled to Arizona to attend Zoes graduation from the University of Arizona and to ask for her fathers blessing before asking her to marry him. Listed at 6'2 and 190 pounds, Barcello just completed his third and final season at BYU. He fits us in terms of how we expect him to conduct himself here. 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. Edward manages the recruiting for his children, especially during the season, so they can focus on what he terms higher priorities. The transition was definitely hard. Its a good match.. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. He can get wherever he wants to on the floor. Hes good. But it was also his former teammates who helped convince Barcello to return for another year. 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. He was a kid when the Swift raids split his family. But those goals will still be there in a year and college is just once in every young person's life. After spending two checkered seasons in Tucson, Barcello arrived in Provo in August 2019 as a transfer. Overall, shes enjoyed her time in Provo. He loves it., Were alike mentality-wise. 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