Wooga Poplar
Updated on 6/25/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 195
College: Villanova
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 1/5/2003
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 80
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker for his size
Good rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
Can be a bit turnover prone
Can be undisciplined defensively
A bit undersized to play out on the wing
Summary:
Wooga Poplar is an agile, skilled guard that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He had a good 2023 NCAA Tournament, as he helped lead Miami to get to the Final Four, and Poplar later ended up playing at Villanova. He also played well at the 2025 Portsmouth Invitational. He is currently a second round prospect for the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Miami Basketball Bio
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/24/24 Villanova-Maryland Game via College Basketball
Games Scouted:
11/28/23 Miami vs. Kentucky
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