After all, BYU recently announced LaVell Edwards Stadium would go back to full capacity for the 2021 season. They told him if they had the chance, theyd return to BYU. He played in a lot of key, important moments.. But before making an immediate impact at BYU, Barcello was the No. I want to cleanse that bitter feeling. But when I got here, I felt so embraced by the coaches and the girls. Alex, wholl be playing with the Oakland Soldiers of the EYBL this Summer, said he tries to do as much as he can to help his little sisters get better. 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. Its such a blessing.. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. At Corona del Sol High School, he was named the 2015 and 2017 Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year and helped guide the school to two 6A state championships. Send a note to us at hello@sports360az.com. or superseded by additional information. Its the happiest time of my life right now., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Hes quickly become a best friend to almost everyone on the team. "I wanted everything to be perfect, exactly how I had dreamed of and how she had dreamed of. We just have to get after it.. Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in the NBA. In 2020-21, Barcello averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. BYU Photo Amid the uproarious celebrations, he tapped on his left wrist where a watch might be. 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.. Two great things happening in my life. In reality, he had joined the team only a few months earlier. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? Im really proud of him.. 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. He loves it. No. Today, theres only one champ in the house, and its Sarah. Former BYU assistant coach Tim LaComb said Barcellos tenacity reminds of Jackson Emery, who he coached alongside Fredette. 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.. Alex and Zo have been falling for each other deeply in love ever since then. I see her getting a lot of minutes doing that.. First-year coach Amber Whiting has high expectations for Barcello. He was a kid when the Swift raids split his family. Hes interested in, and weve had talks about religion, and things like that. The BYU guard worked out for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, just weeks ahead of June 23 draft and discussed his critical summer. Matt Haarms and Brandon Averettes respective decisions to leave also didnt surprise me, but there was an added layer to Barcellos choice. I want to focus on the details with my game. 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. Im extremely blessed., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. [14] He 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 care about others. 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. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Thankfully, this coaching staff believed in me and gave me the opportunity to come here and play. He was underused and overlooked with the Wildcats. [17] He erupted for 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting in 13 minutes against Georgia Southern (11/29). 25 on the program's all-time scoring list. Guard Steven Ashworth committed to transfer to Creighton on Monday. I want their dreams to come true.. However, nothing is official. Barcellos stepback 3-pointer last Saturday sparked a run that allowed the Cougars to separate from Pepperdine en route to a 75-59 victory. It was a movie the night that it happened. What he brings to our team, including off the court, is something special. The coaches showed me clips and film. Contact. He wants the honor code. Barcello announced during the camp that he will return and play for the Cougars during the 2021-22 season. I feel like I do fit here perfectly.. I try to just to keep them tough, Alex said. His wife, Zoe, just went out there a couple of weeks ago. Early life and high school career [ edit] The sister of BYU sharpshooter Alex Barcello, Amanda hopes BYU is the same right fit it was for her brother. Thats pretty impressive.. Like Ive mentioned before, I was in Tucson the two years that Barcello was. If Amanda can provide a spark for the BYU womens team, like Alex did for the mens team, it should be another great fit. As badly as I wanted to go play professionally or overseas, there was so much left on the table. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? 2 recruit in the state of Arizona in 2017. So I help them with that part of it. Alex Barcello is so grateful toward BYU that he decided to come back. Reading or replaying the story in its Saturday night meant the world to me. 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. 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I want to play at the highest level possible, Sarah said. He shot 85.6% from the free-throw line. Alex Barcello's collegiate journey began with being a member of the ESPN Top 100 recruiting class in 2017 to being weighed down by frustration and disillusionment at Arizona. What he's saying to his team is how much he cares about them. [13] He had a season high of 11 points in their victory over LBSU, which included three makes on four attempts from beyond the arc. He wants to legacy to be about how he impacted winning. He seemed happy, energetic and intense. 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. Thats my guy. ", A post shared by Alex Barcello (@alexbarcello). They go out on the weekends. 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. I kept working but I reflected on both of my years and thought that I needed a better opportunity for myself and my goals after college. 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. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. Since then, fans have watched him improve with every game. In February at Pepperdine, Barcello poured in a career-high 33 pointson 10-of-12 shooting from the floor, was 9 of 10 on 3-point attempts, and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. [8][33][34][35], He has three younger sisters that also play basketball named Sarah, Amanda and Julia. Barcello returning was the biggest addition for BYU. Its a good match.. Speaking of loyalty, BYU football recently released its Gameday T-shirt an annual tradition for the upcoming season. I had a rough two years at Arizona. We had a phenomenal season. Were really similar. And the guys love me for it. 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. For what we wanted to accomplish, we didnt make it. Is Steve Young one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time? Things didnt work out the way I thought they would. Hes living it up in Greece, on an island. Trevin Knell buries the 3 from the wing for BYU, BYU upsets No. I was like, Theres no problem with that. I abide by all of those rules. Especially during their high school season I want to do as much as I can for them and talking to the coaches and handling all that, and then every now and then theyll say hello, but I try to tell them theyre focused and they want to do as best they can.. 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