I won't hold my breath...

"Three transfers — Alex Barcello, Richard Harward and Wyatt Lowell — have petitioned the NCAA to be eligible immediately."



https://www.deseret.com/2019/9/23/20880114/byu-basketball-set-to-start-practices-under-first-year-coach-mark-pope



Those would be sweet. IMHO I believe Harward and Lowell stand the best chance as their former team changed over coaches. We've seen that happen before. I'm trying to understand though what Barcello is basing his request on. He simply didn't progress, per Arizona standards, as they thought he would and his playing time this year didn't look any better. At least that was what was reported. Also, we haven't garnered much favor from the NCAA over the last couple of years--this year in particular. This could be somewhat of a "makeup" call. Please-o-please!

EM_Puma wrote:

"Three transfers — Alex Barcello, Richard Harward and Wyatt Lowell — have petitioned the NCAA to be eligible immediately."



https://www.deseret.com/2019/9/23/20880114/byu-basketball-set-to-start-practices-under-first-year-coach-mark-pope



Those would be sweet. IMHO I believe Harward and Lowell stand the best chance as their former team changed over coaches. We've seen that happen before. I'm trying to understand though what Barcello is basing his request on. He simply didn't progress, per Arizona standards, as they thought he would and his playing time this year didn't look any better. At least that was what was reported. Also, we haven't garnered much favor from the NCAA over the last couple of years--this year in particular. This could be somewhat of a "makeup" call. Please-o-please!

What do we have on these 3? Are there any stats on them? Harward is 6' 11" 255 lbs. We don't get big ones like that too often. If he can move he'll be a contributor. Pope coached him at UVU so that's a good sign.

I believe all 3 played in the Italy tour. You can go check the stats on the post we had on that. Harward and Lowell were both with Pope at UVU



Harward last season played in 29 games, averaged 14.3 minutes; .641 FG%; .639 FT%; averaged 5 rebounds/game and 7.0 points. Not bad.



Lowell last season played in 35 games, averaged 15.7 minutes; .410 FG%; .700 FT%; .376 3-Pt%; averaged 2.6 rebounds and 4.6 points/game.



Barcello (playing for tougher AZ) last season played in 28 games, averaged 9.7 minutes; .402 FG%; .905 FT%; .304 3-Pt%; averaged 0.9 rebounds and 3.5 points/game. He brings point guard experience though. LOVE his FT%.

Thanks EM_Puma.

Of those three, Harward would probably have the biggest impact. We need another big with Childs out. Baxter will need help and I'm not sure about Lee.