Ive never won a game, coaching at BYU, without Alex Barcello. In that game, and in every game since, Barcello has displayed a defensive intensity thats contagious. It has beautiful beaches, she said. He seemed like the old Alex.. Kolossos was previously known as Kolossos Rodou B.C. He was coached by the godfather of basketball, Art Dye who now coaches at Benjamin Franklin High School, "Another Barcello joins the family 1,000-points club", "Corona needs OT but completes threepeat", "Corona del Sol leaves no doubt in fourth straight title", "Corona del Sol PG Alex Barcello commits to UA", "Corona del Sol, Shadow Mountain sit atop Divisions I, II for boys basketball state tournament", "Alex Barcello named Gatorade Arizona POY", "What does newly eligible transfer Alex Barcello bring to BYU basketball? Dec. 7, 2019. He played in a lot of key, important moments.. 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[12], In his freshman year at Arizona, Barcello appeared in 21 games from his point guard position. 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 . 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. And Alex Barcello delivered on that Friday night. Like all basketball players, Barcello has pro ambitions. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Hes the best shooter.. Giving back an NCAA bid is the least he could do, Sometimes BYU basketball staff misses on a transfer, but that helped lead to rare twice portal-bound Te'Jon Lucas, How Conner Mantz and other Utah runners finished at 127th Boston Marathon, College basketball transfer tracker: Steven Ashworth commits to Creighton, Charlotte's Aly Khalifa commits to BYU, and 5 other transfers Cougars have targeted, Defensive starters get better of offense in BYU's clear-skied spring scrimmage. He played every single game during coach Popes first three years here at BYU, said assistant coach Nick Robinson. "I got a bitter taste in my mouth, still, from it," Barcello said. In late October, after a string of bad news involving the NCAAs suspension of Yoeli Childs and a serious injury to Gavin Baxter, word came that the NCAA had granted the waiver, making him immediately eligible. I'm so emotional, because it's the happiest time of my life.". Without Simpson, Barcello never gets to BYU, Pope was quick to mention. When Simpson said yes after he got down on one knee, he finally exhaled after a lengthy preparation both in life and in basketball. Due to the pandemic, Barcello is a super senior and his scholarship wont count against the programs 13 scholarships. Alex Barcello International Stats Position: Guard 6-2 , 192lb (188cm, 87kg) Born: August 31, 1998 (Age: 24-216d) in Phoenix, Arizona us International More International Pages Players Teams Leaders Israeli Basketball Premier League Lega Basket Serie A Basketbol Sper Ligi VTB United League Alex Barcello Overview Game Logs 2022-23 - GBL On this page: Donate to the newsroom now. He has a sense for how hard that is. Did some Cougars quit on their teammates and coaches in 2022? [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. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public . She came back with a vengeance her senior year, said father Edward Barcello. Barcello needed a school like BYU and BYU needed a player like Barcello. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. Barcello assimilated into the BYU basketball culture and the campus culture almost seamlessly. 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.". They go out on the weekends. I want to focus on the details with my game. I came back and my sophomore year didnt go how I wanted it to again. 12 Oregon with 32-point blowout, BYU's Barcello drops in consecutive layups to remain perfect from the floor. I want to play at the highest level possible, Sarah said. No. BYU guard Alex Barcello passes to Atiki Ally Atiki during a game against Northern Iowa in Provo on Saturday, March 19, 2022. [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. but is now known as Kolossos H Hotels for sponsorship reasons. 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. Its a lot different environment than where he was at. [2] He led his team to the Division I tournament as the top seed. Now he has a podcast about it. "Four years and seven months, to the day, and I had the ring the whole last season," Barcello said. [6], In his junior season, in the state tournament, Barcello surpassed 1,000 points in only his second varsity season. PROVO Alex Barcello is here to run it back. Since 2011, theres been only one year where there wasnt at least one state champion living in the Barcello house. 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. He scored just nine points in the. But when I got here, I felt so embraced by the coaches and the girls. Barcello made the decision to return to BYU when he left for Arizona to attend his girlfriend-turned-fiance's graduation ceremony. Zo Simpson and Alex Barcello started dating each other in high school. Alexander Barcello (born August 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. Alex Barcello made the switch from the University of Arizona two seasons ago. According to BYU . I was pushing him in that direction, Zoe said. We had a phenomenal season. Certainly, the Cougars will miss the 6-foot-2 guard from Arizona this season. He wants the honor code. Last January, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said, Alex Barcello is the best shooter in the country. "I don't want to live with any regrets," Barcello said. I want to cleanse that bitter feeling. Hes living it up in Greece, on an island. Players dont owe anyone anything, but I am glad to see Barcello stay. But Ambers done a great job of guiding me and helping me through it all and encouraging me. [8] He tallied 31 points in his teams win over Christ the King in the Hoophall Classic. Thats the knock against him.. But now shes ready to make an impact. Actually, 5-foot-11 freshman guard Amanda Barcello redshirted for the Cougars last year after suffering a thumb injury in practice and undergoing surgery. He has a great life ahead of him. Always 110% effort, no matter what were doing. I feel like I do fit here perfectly.. 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. Questions about Sports360AZ's reporting, wanting to submit your stories, or curious about advertising opportunities? Thats a real gift for us, Pope said. BYU basketball has a new prospect to monitor for the class of 2041. Barcello averaged 16.1 points, 4.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior for the Cougars in 2020-21, helping lead BYU and second-year coach Pope to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. And just like Alex, Julia lost her junior season. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. How important was the TeJon Lucas signing for BYU, Mark Pope? [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 dont see myself doing anything other than that.. minutes. 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. The Deseret News Ryan McDonald poses the question: Is Steve Young one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time? The community around basketball, when you meet people, theyre so nice and genuine. They are two different environments, he said. The decision was made shortly before he left, but he admits to still entertaining a few other thoughts while he was on the trip. 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. Is this it? [2] Sarah and Julia are also college basketball players, playing for Marist College and Colgate. Barcello received 28 scholarship offers before signing with national powerhouse Arizona and coach Sean Miller. Im extremely blessed., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. But overall, coach Pope has a great culture established of working and getting better, which Alex clearly contributed to in many ways. After taking down three teams that appeared in the preceding NCAA Tournament, Barcello, who decided to return to BYU by taking advantage of the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver, is averaging 22 points. BYUs baseball team may not have had the season it was hoping for, but a handful of Cougars were recognized with conference honors. H Hotels . Welcome to Rhodes @alexbarcello ! https://t.co/ob4eZQyeET#kolossoshhotels #wearekolossos #season2022_2023 pic.twitter.com/sWiHI0nXp7. Matt Haarms and Brandon Averettes respective decisions to leave also didnt surprise me, but there was an added layer to Barcellos choice. We anticipate that the upperclassmen, in their own way, will need to fill leadership roles. Gonzaga's Corey Kispert made the first team and. 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. To know that what happened last year happened and that this is a different year. His legacy will move forward with the guys that are on the roster into this next year.. 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. 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. While there, he also planned to ask Simpson's father for his blessing to propose. "This Alex Barcello is incredible; we all know that," Pope said. Arizonas a great program. He shot 52.3% from the field, including 47.7% from 3-point range. 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. Hes good. Hes had game-winning moments and game-stealing moments, BYU Radio host Greg Wrubell said. 1 2018 player Marvin Bagley III, who later transferred. They were looking at my strengths and the strengths that I know are my strengths, they were seeing the same strengths and they were going to utilize those to the best of their abilities. In 2020-21, Barcello averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Information in the story may be outdated While the BYU mens basketball team has lost star guard Alex Barcello, a three-year starter, the womens team is adding a Barcello. He appealed to the NCAA to waive the rule that requires transfers to sit out one year before becoming eligible. His energy and his effort and his demeanor out on the floor, hes just a team guy, said guard TJ Haws. "When he finally got the clarity that he needed and made that decision, it was awesome.". All rights reserved. Against Cal State Fullerton, Barcello hit 7 of 9 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range while contributing three steals, two assists and two blocked shots, a harbinger of what he would be providing this season. Barcello proposed to Zoe four years and seven months to the day after they started dating. The size of the stage may vary, but his impact on the team and its ability to win has been constant.. ", A post shared by Alex Barcello (@alexbarcello). Barcello is in his third and final year at BYU. Nick J. Lee of Vanquish the Foe looks at five teams BYU football should add to its schedule. Its hard to describe because Ive never felt it before, but its great to see that all the hard work has finally paid off.. He had to make his most important decision this week. All rights reserved. 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. He really augmented those leadership roles over the last year. #13 Alex Barcello #4 Brandon Averette Matt Haarms has already stated that he won't return to BYU for another season.