
Reliable two-way forward with proven rebounding edge
Mike Popoko stands out as a sturdy, high-motor forward who has been productive for Stony Brook, with career marks listed at 9.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game and a long résumé as one of the program’s all-time rebound leaders. In the 2006 season, he showed real bite on the glass and enough scoring punch to pop for 20-plus in key games, which fits the profile of a dependable interior contributor rather than a flashy one. The big selling point: he looks like the kind of player who brings effort, toughness, and steadiness every night.