Alex Barcello to Return to BYU for Extra Year of Eligibility

BYU's top scorer will be on the roster in 2021-2022

On Friday, BYU announced that Alex Barcello would return to BYU for another season. Barcello, who led BYU in scoring with 16.1 points per game last season, dramatically alters the outlook of the upcoming BYU basketball season.

After landing Te'Jon Lucas from the transfer portal and recruiting Alex Barcello for another season, the 2021-2022 BYU backcourt is taking shape. Let's take an early look at the BYU basketball roster for next season.

Returning Players

• #13 Alex Barcello
• #25 Gavin Baxter
• #0 Hunter Erickson
• #5 Gideon George
• #42 Richard Harward
• #20 Spencer Johnson
• #21 Trevin Knell
• #33 Caleb Lohner
• #15 Cameron Pearson
• #24 Townsend Tripple
• #2 Brandon Warr

BYU already had some young talent returning next season, namely Caleb Lohner, Gideon George, and Gavin Baxter if he can get healthy. However, this group was lacking ball handlers and shot creators. After adding Te'Jon Lucas and Alex Barcello, BYU is in a much better spot heading into next season. 

Incoming Signees

• Fousseyni Traore (F)
• Atiki Ally Atiki (C, not officially signed yet)
• Nate Hansen (PG)
• Trey Stewart (G)

Atiki Ally Atiki has the potential to be a very good player for BYU, but he might need a few years to develop. Traore is in a similar situation - high ceiling but he might need some time to develop. Nate Hansen will be returning home from a mission. Trey Stewart is an athletic guard who was a late addition to the 2019 class, he recently returned from his mission.

Incoming Transfers

• Te'Jon Lucas (G)

Lucas is an experienced player that averaged 14.9 points per game, 5.6 assists per game, and 4.6 rebounds per game for Milwaukee last season. He was one of only five players in the country last year to average more than 14.0 points per game, more than 5.0 assists per game, and more than 4.5 rebounds per game.

BYU still has at least one scholarship and potentially two scholarships available for next season - they are not done recruiting the transfer portal. BYU will try to find a replacement for Matt Haarms over the coming weeks.

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