Roman Siulepa Finds Groove as Pitt Start 2-0
Australian forward Roman Siulepa is quickly settling into the rhythm of college basketball with the Pittsburgh Panthers. In just his second game of the regular season, Siulepa posted a strong performance, helping Pitt defeat Longwood 78–60.
Strong Start for the Aussie Recruit
The Queensland native, who opted for basketball over a potential rugby career, reached double figures for the first time, scoring 12 points. He also contributed three rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes of play.
Continuing Aussie Impact in NCAA
Aussie players continue to leave their mark on U.S. college basketball as the opening week of the NCAA rolls on. Basketball.com.au is highlighting standout Australian performances daily, featuring updates and commentary from expert Michael Houben.
“It didn’t take long, but boom — Aussie recruit Roman Siulepa appears to be already finding his groove in college basketball.”
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Author’s summary: Roman Siulepa’s early success at Pittsburgh signals the continued rise of Australian talent in NCAA basketball.