Roman Siulepa Finds Groove as Pitt Starts 2-0
Roman Siulepa, forward for the Pittsburgh Panthers, scored 12 points in a 78-60 victory over the Longwood Lancers. The Queenslander is quickly adapting to college basketball in the NCAA.
Aussie Impact on NCAA Basketball
Siulepa is among the Australians making a significant impact in college basketball during the opening week of the NCAA season. He recently appeared on basketball.com.au's podcast, "Cut to the Jase," where he shared insights about choosing basketball over a potential rugby career.
"It didn't take long but boom Aussie recruit Roman Siulepa appears to be already finding his groove in college basketball."
Performance Highlights
- Scored 12 points against Longwood Lancers
- Grabbed 3 rebounds
- Provided 2 assists in 24 minutes of play
- Contributed to Pitt's 2-0 start to the season
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"Pitt Panthers forward Roman Siulepa (13) dribbles the ball against the Providence Friars during the first half at the Petersen Events Center."
Roman Siulepa's rapid adjustment to NCAA basketball showcases his potential as a key player for Pitt this season.