Roman Siulepa Finds Groove as Pitt Starts 2-0
Roman Siulepa, forward for the Pittsburgh Panthers, scored 12 points against Longwood, marking a strong start to his college basketball career. The Queensland native is quickly adapting to the NCAA level.
Aussies Making Their Mark in NCAA Basketball
Pitt Panthers forward Roman Siulepa (#13) was active against the Providence Friars during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images.
Siulepa, who opted for basketball over a potential rugby career, recently appeared on basketball.com.au's "Cut to the Jase" with Jason Cadee. He reached double figures in scoring for the first time as Pitt opened the season with a 2-0 record.
Performance Highlights
- 12 points scored
- 3 rebounds grabbed
- 2 assists delivered
- Played 24 minutes
The Panthers defeated the Longwood Lancers 78-60 in this game.
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Roman Siulepa's Progression
"It didn't take long but boom Aussie recruit Roman Siulepa appears to be already finding his groove in American college basketball."
Though early in the season, Siulepa is showing promising development.
Author’s summary: Roman Siulepa is quickly establishing himself as a key player for Pitt, reflecting the increasing impact of Australian talent in NCAA basketball.