Former University of Miami basketball player Wooga Poplar is reportedly set to visit the University of Oregon next week. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists but is looking for a new program to 'do more' at.
I felt like there was a better opportunity for me somewhere else", Poplar told Isaac Trotter of 247 Sports. "Miami is a great school, but I felt like I needed to move on."
Jan 30, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jayden Taylor blacks Miami Hurricanes guard Wooga Poplar ball during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports / Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports Following his decision to exit the draft, his father revealed to Rothstein that Poplar would be taking a cross-country flight to visit
Originally a 4-star recruit in the class of 2021, Poplar spent his last three seasons as a Miami Hurricane and was a part of Miami's Final Four run in 2023. That season, Poplar averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in 23.6 minutes per game., the 6-foot-five guard had a successful season, averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 42.6 points from the field.
"When I was at Miami, I was kinda in the corner. No plays run for me. So, I need to go to a school where I have plays run for me, and I can get my teammates involved. I feel like I can do way more than just stand in the corner.""I can show more coming off ball screens," explained Poplar. "I'm not just a spot-up guy. I feel like I can do everything on the floor. That's what I'm looking for in my next year.
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