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.. Donate to the newsroom now. I believe he has the opportunity to achieve his goals, he said. This year the roles were reversed, and he had to watch his sister win. I want to focus on the details with my game. It will help you grow a lot. He has a great life ahead of him. The size of the stage may vary, but his impact on the team and its ability to win has been constant.. When he finally got the clarity to make that decision, it was perfect.. "This Alex Barcello is incredible; we all know that," Pope said. "The whole evening was a movie. Coach Mark Pope, a showman who has a flair for the dramatic, hatched a plan of how to announce that decision to the world. Without her, he probably never stays, either, the point guard confirmed. Barcello is BYU's unquestioned leader and currently the best player as a 5th-year senior. [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. 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. 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. 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. I just want to be known as a guy that gave it his all every time he stepped out on the floor, Barcello said. In some sense, hes already written a storybook ending, Pope said. 25 on the program's all-time scoring list. Before senior night in February, Pope recalled how quickly Barcello assimilated into the program after transferring from the University of Arizona in 2019. 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. Amid the uproarious celebrations, he tapped on his left wrist where a watch might be. They are two different environments, he said. Former BYU guard Alex Barcello is currently playing on the Toronto Raptors' summer league team as he pursues a professional basketball career. His legacy will move forward: What impact has Alex Barcello had on BYU basketball? 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. Check out the highlights that should make fans excited about Steven Ashworth transferring to Creighton. It was the last time fans would see Barcellos prolific shooting in Provo. I feel like I do fit here perfectly.. It will show him among the players with more than 1,000 points in his . So far this season, Barcello is averaging 10.6 points while adding 43 . Next Up In BYU sports Barcello was born in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, to Edward and Shelli Barcello, who were both former basketball players. He loves the team and loves the coaches. He wants this team and this staff, Pope said. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. 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The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 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 also believes Barcello has a warrior mentality like Lee Commard did. LOS ANGELES After each of his career-high six 3-pointers during BYU's 77-54 win at Loyola Marymount, Alex Barcello averted his eyes from one of 3,900 seats in the stands at Gersten Pavilion . He became well-loved from the first day. He also advanced to the finals of American Family Insurance National 3-Point Shooting Competition. The decision was made shortly before he left, but he admits to still entertaining a few other thoughts while he was on the trip. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. That prompted spontaneous cheers from those attending the camp. Hell likely be in the top five in free throw percentage. Gonzaga's Corey Kispert made the first team and. BYU Photo "When he finally got the clarity that he needed and made that decision, it was awesome.". And Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night. While there, he also planned to ask Simpson's father for his blessing to propose. And she helped Seton Catholic capture a 4A state championship. He scored just nine points in the. Alex Barcello made the switch from the University of Arizona two seasons ago. Sometimes it can be overwhelming for my children so I kind of step in and try to help, Edward said. "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. Arizonas a great program. 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 averaged 2.4 points as a freshman and 3.3 as a sophomore. 12 Oregon with 32-point blowout, BYU's Barcello drops in consecutive layups to remain perfect from the floor. [30], Barcello was again named to the First Team All-WCC in 2022.[31]. Kolossos, a team in the top division of hoops in Greece, announced that it has signed Barcello. Barcello's fellow Cougar, Paisley Harding, will play in Germany for the GiroLive-Panthers Osnabrck in the Toyota 1st Women's Basketball Bundesliga. For Alex Barcello, hes enjoying this fresh start, which he knows will have enduring consequences. Richard Harward; Redshirt Junior, Center "Big. Alex Barcello is so grateful toward BYU that he decided to come back. "But Zoe is way better. Barcello, with Zoe at his side, sported a million-dollar grin. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Academics Student-Athlete of the Month for February. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. 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. [5] Arizona coach Miller offered Barcello a scholarship after he poured in 51 points in a game as a sophomore against Gilbert Perry and Markus Howard. The Associated Press released its college basketball All-American team Tuesday morning and BYU guard Alex Barcello was named an honorable mention. Its such a blessing.. But when some think about Barcellos legacy at BYU, they look at whether he has a signature moment on a big stage that immortalized him in the eyes of fans and media. But Ambers done a great job of guiding me and helping me through it all and encouraging me. The sister of BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, Amanda hopes BYU is the same right fit it was for her brother. Hes a really genuine guy. It was hard on me just because, being in the Corona del Sol basketball program we arent used to losing, Alex said. Second baseman Andrew Pintar received the highest honor among his teammates, being named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. The record book already shows him as holding the current record for 3-point percentage (48.1%) and effective field goal percentage (61.5%). Still, the way Robinson sees it, Barcello will still make an impact on this years team. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. Pope, with his incredible mind, thinks of this grand idea. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? Alex Barcello will be a father this July! He moved to Provo early summer of 2019, while I moved in the fall. [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. Information in the story may be outdated Its amazing, Sarah told Sports360AZ.com. And when it comes to Barcello solidifying his BYU legacy, there might still be time. We were very happy for Sarah, Edward said. 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