Hailing from Herceg Novi, Montenegro, Petar Popović is a freshman at the University of the Pacific (California), where he studies Biochemistry on a full athletic scholarship secured through USport Recruit.
A lifelong water polo player, Petar began his journey with Jadran Herceg Novi before continuing his development in Mataró, Spain. His dedication and skill quickly made an impact at the collegiate level — helping his team win the WCC Conference Championship in his very first season.
In standout performances, Petar scored three goals against Harvard and added a hat trick in the championship final, showcasing his instinct, power, and precision in the pool.
Fluent in Serbian and English, Petar combines athletic excellence with academic ambition — a young student-athlete ready to make waves both in the classroom and in competition.
