Popović began playing high school basketball in 2015 with the Sagemont School in Weston, Florida.[5] In his senior year, he averaged 8.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game, earning him All-County First Team honors.[6][7]
College career
Popović posted 6.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a freshman at Boston College.[8][9] As a sophomore, Popović averaged 9.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, starting 33 games. He had 20 points against Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament.[10] Popović averaged 14.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game as a junior at Boston College. As a senior, Popović averaged 10.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. His season was marred by a back injury that forced him to miss a substantial number of games. Popović had a season-high 23 points in a 100–85 loss to Belmont.[11] He played the forward position as #21.[12]
Professional career
2020–2021 season
On 7 June 2020, Popović signed a four-year contract with Crvena zvezda. On the same day, he was loaned to FMP for the 2020–21 season.[13][14] On 24 December 2020, Popovic decided to leave FMP.[15] He played only one game for FMP in 2020. In January 2021, Popović parted ways with the FMP to sign with Chemidor Qom of the Iranian SuperLeague.[16][17] He averaged 15.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
Okapi Aalst (2021–2023)
On 9 August 2021, Popović signed with the Belgian team Okapi Aalst.[18]
