A three-time state champion at Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, PoPoola has plenty of experience on winners. He also played a season at Lone Peak High in Alpine, during which he said "I learned more about basketball in that one year than any other."
Growing up, PoPoola had the chance to play in gyms with Shabazz Muhammad, Stephen Zimmerman and Zach Collins — all Bishop Gorman stars who played, or are moving on to play, in the NBA.
"It’s really inspiring to see your teammates go out and do good things," he said. "I want to be one of those guys who can do special things on the court.