Barcello

Corona del Sol's Alex Barcello (23) drives the lane against Cesar Chavez's Michael Rogers (5) during their 6A Conference semifinals game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.

Status: Arriving 

Position: Guard 

Height: 6-2

Weight: 175

Will be: A freshman next season 

2016-17 stats: 24.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game as a senior at Tempe Corona del Sol High School. 

Next year's projected role: Reserve guard 

Analysis: Even before he scraped out a 25-point effort in the Class 6A state title game despite suffering flu-like symptoms that had him throwing up at halftime, Barcello’s frame and intensity had already drawn comparisons to T.J. McConnell. He’s also a confident shooter who will look to score as needed, though at UA he’s likely to make more plays for others. 


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