Coach Mark Pope assembled a solid roster of transfers fairly quickly, but was still in the market for a perimeter scorer for most of the month of May. Jaxson Robinson eventually claimed the roster spot, but former Miami Hurricanes guard Wooga Poplar was in the running.
With Robinson in the fold in Lexington, Poplar has moved on and has made his choice as well, and he’ll play for the Villanova Wildcats. He’s a Philadelphia native, so the move makes sense for a number of reasons.
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Last season, for Miami, Poplar averaged just over 13 points per game. He was terrific from three-point range, making 38% of his attempts. He was also a solid rebounder, posting five per contest.
Poplar would likely have been a solid addition to the Kentucky roster, but Robinson’s experience with Pope and in the offense made him the more logical choice for Kentucky. Villanova, however, gets a very nice player too, and one who should help make them a better team next season.