POUGHKEEPSIE, New York - Marist women's basketball and head coach
Brian Giorgis have announced the signings of two players to national letters of intent, Wednesday afternoon. Sarah Barcello and Kendall Krick will both enter the 2018-19 season as true freshman.
"Marist is getting two players that really have the whole package. Both these student-athletes play both ends of the floor, can shoot, have great basketball IQ, and are winners," said Giorgis. "They play for one of the best coaches, if not the best in Arizona, and an outstanding program. These are two kids that we saw and fell in love with instantly because they really understand the game."
Sarah Barcello - 5'11 / Guard - Seton Catholic Prep / Chandler, Arizona
Sarah Barcello, was ranked 202nd nationally for Class of 2018 by the Blue Star Report and 152 Nationally and 36th for the Shooting Guard Position in the Class of 2018 by Collegiate Girls Basketball Report. In her junior year, Barcello averaged 18.4 points, 7.1 rebounds 1.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Barcello has won several Player of the Year awards over the last two seasons including Big School Player of the Year in her senior year. She has also made first team all-state as a sophomore and junior.
"Sarah is a scorer and she's a gamer, she is assertive and comes through in the clutch and will get you a basket when you need it. Being a two-time state player of the year says a lot plus she comes from a great basketball family." – Giorgis on Barcello.
Kendall Krick - 5'8 / Guard - Seton Catholic Prep / Chandler, Arizona
As a junior, Kendall Krick was named honorable mention All-4A Conference and All-Tribune honorable mention, as well as All-Academic honorable mention. Krick was also recently named to the All-Tournament Team for the Lady X Tournament held in Arizona for the best high school teams in the state during the summer ball season. In addition, she has won back to back DII State Championships in 2016 and 2017 alongside fellow Marist recruit and longtime friend, Sarah Barcello.
"Kendall reminds me of an Erica Allenspahch. She does a little bit of everything and whatever you ask of her she's able to do. She does all of the dirty work and is an excellent on court defender and the ultimate team player." – Giorgis on Krick.
