Wooga Poplar - College Basketball News & Rumors

Back in starting lineup Poplar is in the starting five for Saturday's matchup against Creighton.

Impact Poplar will return to the starting five as Villanova returns home against Creighton. The senior guard played off the bench in the Wildcats' most recent loss to Marquette, which succeeded an ejection in the previous game when he threw a punch versus Georgetown. He's averaging 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 30 minutes per game across 21 games (19 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting five Poplar won't start against Marquette on Friday night.

Impact Poplar had started all but one game for Villanova up to this point, but he'll come off the bench in the first game since he was ejected for throwing a punch against Georgetown. He's replaced by Tyler Perkins in the starting five.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected in loss Poplar was ejected during Monday's loss to Georgetown after recording three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-0 FT) and one turnover across eight minutes.

Impact Poplar was ejected near the midway point of the first half after throwing a punch in the direction of Thomas Sorber. He's expected to return to the starting lineup Friday as Villanova travels to take on Marquette.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova's Wooga Poplar POSTERIZES two defenders vs. Providence

JANUARY 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova's Wooga Poplar throws down VICIOUS SLAM DUNK to take lead against Providence

JANUARY 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Continues scoring tear over UConn Poplar finished with 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 68-66 win over UConn.

Impact Poplar has been on a roll as of late, scoring double-digit points in seven of Nova's last eight games, and 17 or more in all but two of those matchups. The senior guard's efforts were no different against a tough Huskies squad, as he popped three shots behind the arc and ended with 18 points in the eventual two-point victory margin. If he continues to play like he's been playing alongside star forward Eric Dixon, the Wildcats could be a legit Big East contender moving forward.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wooga Poplar gets the steal and throws down the jam in transition, extending Villanova's lead over DePaul

JANUARY 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Double-double against Bearcats Poplar closed Tuesday's 68-60 win over Cincinnati with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.

Impact Poplar has found himself in a consistent starting role now for the Wildcats, and fifth 30-plus minute game against Cincinnati reflected some dynamic playmaking abilities. This outing marked his second double-double of the season, and he tied his season-high of 10 rebounds. He's averaging 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals across eight games (seven starts) this year.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Poplar is starting for Villanova on Sunday against Maryland.

Impact Poplar started the Wildcats' first five games this year before coming off the bench and scoring 19 points in Tuesday's win over Penn. After playing three seasons at Miami, Poplar is averaging 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds across 31.2 minutes in his first year with Villanova.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Poplar is starting for Villanova on Sunday against Maryland.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

19 points off bench vs. Penn Poplar racked up 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-49 victory over Penn.

Impact The senior guard was surprisingly moved to the bench by the Wildcats after starting every game so far this season, but he still managed to contribute heavily and rack up the second-most points for Villanova behind Eric Dixon. Poplar's benching could have been due to the low-anticipated talent level of Penn, but his status moving forward should still be monitored.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wooga Poplar, Villanova look to topple Columbia The man they call Wooga is on his way to being a very "poplar" player at Villanova. Fresh off a sparkling debut, Wooga Poplar aims to lead t...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Drops 20 in opener Poplar closed with 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 75-63 win over Lafayette.

Impact Poplar scored a rather efficient 20 points on 13 shots, and also logged a double-double by collecting 10 rebounds. Poplar was expected to immediately play a big role for Villanova, and he demonstrated Monday night that he's more than capable of doing so.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 ranked transfer Wooga Poplar commits to Villanova The former Miami guard averaged 13.1 points in the ACC last season.

JUNE 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Miami transfer Wooga Poplar commits to Villanova Miami transfer guard and Philadelphia native Wooga Poplar has committed to Villanova, The Philadelphia Inquirer and On3 Sports reported Wedn...

JUNE 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Philly native Wooga Poplar, a transfer from Miami, commits to Villanova Poplar committed to Villanova on Wednesday night.

JUNE 5, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Backs out of draft, stays in portal Poplar has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and will look to transfer to another school, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Poplar will return for his final year in school while looking to increase his draft stock for next year's draft. The 6-foot-5 guard enjoyed a strong 2023-24 campaign, averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 31.1 minutes across 29 games (29 starts). He is set for an official visit with Oregon in the upcoming days.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer roundup: Norchad Omier, Wooga Poplar leaving Miami Both Norchad Omier and Wooga Poplar are leaving Miami behind and entering the transfer portal, multiple reports said Thursday.Omier and Popl...

APRIL 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

APRIL 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

College basketball transfer portal notebook on Wooga Poplar's entry, Chaz Lanier's leaders, latest commitments The latest news, notes and intel from the always-popping college basketball transfer portal.

APRIL 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Transfer portal notebook: Fallout of Wooga Poplar decision, Chaz Lanier leaders, nuggets on latest commitments The latest news, notes and intel from the always-popping college basketball transfer portal.

APRIL 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wooga Poplar entering the transfer portal Junior shooting guard Wooga Poplar is entering the transfer portal according to multiple reports.

APRIL 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Returning to action Poplar (undisclosed) will be available during Wednesday's matchup with Boston College, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Poplar, who was inactive during last Monday's showdown with the Tarheels, will make his return to the court against the Eagles on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in 26 games this season, averaging 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 31.4 minutes per game, Poplar and the Hurricanes, losers of seven-straight games, will look to salvage a win against Boston College to help build momentum heading into a necessary ACC Tournament run,

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Poplar is probable for Saturday's game versus North Carolina due to an ankle injury, Michelle Kaufman of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Poplar hasn't missed a game since Jan. 6 and isn't expected to do so Saturday despite dealing with an ankle injury. The junior guard is shooting an exceptional 43.8 percent on 5.3 three-point attempts per contest this season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: Jim Larranaga, Nijel Pack and Wooga Poplar preview Florida State Watch head coach Jim Larranaga, point guard Nijel Pack and shooting guard Wooga Poplar before practice on Tuesday.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Villanova's Wooga Poplar POSTERIZES two defenders vs. Providence

Villanova's Wooga Poplar throws down VICIOUS SLAM DUNK to take lead against Providence

Wooga Poplar gets the steal and throws down the jam in transition, extending Villanova's lead over DePaul