Alex Barcello returning to BYU basketball for one more season

Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) reacts after hitting 3-pointer against the San Francisco Dons in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. BYU won 79-73. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

BYU guard Alex Barcello announced Friday evening he will return to play for the Cougars in the 2021-22 season.

Alex Barcello announces he’s returning to BYU for one more season. Huge news for the Cougars.

— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) May 29, 2021

While other seniors, including big man Matt Haarms and guard Brandon Averette, moved on, Barcello will take advantage of the extra year of eligibility the NCAA allowed due to the pandemic.

Barcello averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists this past season, leading the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament, their first trip to the NCAAs in five years.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior from Chandler, Arizona, made the announcement at a fathers and sons basketball camp in the Smith Fieldhouse on BYU’s campus.

Barcello makes his announcement. pic.twitter.com/8JVFHzIhIA

— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) May 29, 2021

Mark Pope also announced that Barcello got engaged to his girlfriend Zoe.

— Jeff Call (@AJeffreyCall) May 29, 2021

This story will be updated.

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