UCF student's journey from courtside manager to crowd favorite
Since he was a kid in Bangkok, Thailand, Poohpha “Pooh” Warakulnukroh has been drawn to seemingly divergent pursuits — sports and science.
“It’s almost impossible to balance the two things, but I know college is the best time to do it,” said Warakulnukroh, a redshirt sophomore guard on the UCF men’s basketball team and mechanical engineering student.
He began his UCF basketball career his freshman year in 2021 – not as a player, but as a student manager. Before he even bounced a ball on the co
“It’s almost impossible to balance the two things, but I know college is the best time to do it,” said Warakulnukroh, a redshirt sophomore guard on the UCF men’s basketball team and mechanical engineering student.
He began his UCF basketball career his freshman year in 2021 – not as a player, but as a student manager. Before he even bounced a ball on the co