Wooga Poplar scores 23 points to lead No. 13 Miami to 88-72 win over UCF
Wooga Poplar scored 23 points and No. 13 Miami beat UCF 88-72NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WOOGA POPLAR #5 - GUARD - VILLANOVA WILDCATS
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14.5 PPG
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Poplar leads No. 13 Miami (FL) against UCF after 21-point showing
No. 13 Miami (FL) plays the UCF Knights after Wooga Poplar scored 21 points in Miami (FL)'s 101-60 victory against the NJIT HighlandersNOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impresses in season opener Poplar finished Monday's 101-60 win over NJIT with 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes.
Impact Poplar couldn't have asked for a better start to the season, as he was one of Miami's top performers in this blowout win. This outing certainly backed up Miami's head coach Jim Larranaga's words, when he said in preseason that he expects Poplar to be a first-team All-ACC player in 2023-24. For what is worth, the junior guard averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.5 minutes across 37 appearances in 2022-23.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VIDEO: Jim Larranaga, Wooga Poplar and Matthew Cleveland postgame press conference after win over NJIT CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Watch head coach Jim Larranaga and players in a postgame press conference following a win over NJIT on Monday.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Wooga Poplar scores career high as No. 13 Miami cruises past NJIT 101-60 in opener Norchad Omier and Matt Cleveland had double-doubles in the Miami Hurricanes’ season opening win
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Poplar, Omier lead No. 13 Hurricanes to opening 101-60 rout over NJIT Wooga Poplar scored 21 points, Norchad Omier had 20 points and 10 rebounds and No. 13 Miami beat New Jersey Institute of Technology 101-60 i...
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Wooga Poplar doing 'very well' ahead of opener, freshmen set to make impact for No. 13 Miami The No. 13 Miami Hurricanes take the floor on Monday (7:00 p.m., ACCNX) in their regular-season opener against NJIT.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Out for exhibition game Poplar (lower body) is out for Miami's exhibition game Sunday against TCNJ, according to Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Impact Miami's team has Poplar out Sunday as a precaution. Despite his "lower extremity" injury, he is expected to be available again when the 2023-24 Hurricanes begin their regular season by hosting NJIT on Nov. 6.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wooga Poplar will be ACC's top breakout player Junior shooting guard Wooga Poplar is primed for a breakout season in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Wooga Poplar, Kyshawn George shine in full preseason scrimmage A review of the Hurricanes basketball scrimmage on Saturday.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
How Wooga Poplar became a key to the Miami Hurricanes' Final Four run Wooga Poplar has become a key player in the Hurricanes' starting lineup as they make a run for the program's first-ever national title durin...
MARCH 28, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Unaffected by previous injury Poplar recorded 16 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 88-81 win over Texas.
Impact Poplar's last two March logs indicate his back seems to be fine. Miami was an underdog both times against No. 1 seed Houston and No. 2 seed Texas. However, both teams will not be participating in Final Fours at their hometown and home state respectively, as Poplar's 27 points and 10 rebounds across both games helped advance the Hurricanes instead.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jim Larrañaga is back in the Final Four and soaking in the moment
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Will start Friday Poplar (back) will start in Friday's game against Houston, Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Poplar is good to go for Friday's action after injuring his back in last weekend's game against Indiana. It is unclear how limited he will be from the injury, though head coach Jim Larranaga noted that Poplar looked good during the teams shoot around.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could start Friday Poplar (back) will likely be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Poplar was able to practice on Thursday, and he will be in Miami's starting lineup "if he feels okay tomorrow", according to head coach Jim Larranaga. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who suffered a back injury during Sunday's game against Indiana, has appeared in all 34 games this season (34 starts), averaging 8.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals on 23.2 minutes per game. If Poplar is unable to suit up on Friday, the Hurricanes will likely look for additional contributions from Bensley Joseph and Harlond Beverly.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing on Thursday Poplar (back) is practicing on Thursday, according to Sam Lance of ZagsBlog.com.
Impact Excluding a brief shootaround he participated in Wednesday, Poplar is practicing for the first time since Miami's win against Indiana. With that in mind, his availability status improves from doubtful to questionable. Miami and Houston are expected to begin playing at 7:15 p.m. EST on Friday, giving Poplar a little over 30 hours to get ready.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still yet to practice Poplar (back) has not practiced since getting injured against Indiana on Sunday, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Poplar not practicing is a strong sign he may not be able to play when Miami and Houston are against each other Friday in the 2023 NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen. If Poplar cannot go against the Cougars, Harlond Beverly is the likeliest candidate to start in place of his injured teammate. However, the Hurricanes have at least a day before they play Houston and will do whatever they can to ensure Poplar is game-ready Friday.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury Poplar suffered a back injury during Miami's game Sunday against Indiana, according to Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald.
Impact According to Miami's head coach Jim Larranaga, Poplar fell awkwardly on his tailbone, resulting in his limited action Sunday. He logged six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and four rebounds across 18 minutes. Fortunately for Poplar, Miami defeated Indiana without his maximum availability Sunday. That gives him another opportunity to do so, which the Hurricanes will likely need when they play No. 1 Houston on Friday.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VIDEO: Jim Larranaga, Nijel Pack, Norchad Omier and Wooga Poplar postgame press conference vs. Drake Watch head coach Jim Larranaga, guards Nijel Pack and Wooga Poplar and forward Norchad Omier following a 63-56 win over Drake in the first r...
MARCH 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
No. 16 Miami evades No. 25 Pitt, claims share of ACC title Wooga Poplar scored 18 points and Norchad Omier had 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead No.
MARCH 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Suffers injury scare Poplar logged seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes during Miami's 93-85 loss Saturday versus Louisville.
Impact Poplar suffered an undisclosed injury during Miami's loss. But according to Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald, his health status was fine post-game. The injury scare should not prevent Poplar from participating in Miami's upcoming matchup scheduled Monday at North Carolina.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Produces offensively Tuesday Poplar totaled 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 86-63 victory over Florida State.
Impact While Poplar owned the lowest mpg and usage rate among Miami starters over the team's five games entering Tuesday, he's still been a consistent figure in the starting lineup, which he's been part of in all 20 games of the 2022-23 season. The sophomore did put up his highest scoring total of ACC play Tuesday and will continue to be a "glue guy" for the Canes as conference play presses forward.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VIDEO: Wooga Poplar gets hot in 3-point shooting drill Watch shooting guard Wooga Poplar in a 3-point shooting drill at practice.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Florida A&M vs. Miami | ACC Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23)
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Starts, sees high-volume Sunday Poplar had 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Sunday's 89-55 exhibition victory over IUP.
Impact Poplar only averaged 8.6 minutes per contest in a reserve role his freshman season, but Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports believes that he could be a breakout candidate for the Hurricanes this year. Early signs appear to confirm that, as he started the exhibition game and attempted more shots than any other Miami player. While Isaiah Wong and high-profile transfer Nijel Pack will deservingly get most of the attention, Poplar is well on his way to a spot on the fantasy radar in ACC-heavy formats.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
