Roman Siulepa Finds Groove as Pitt Goes 2-0
Roman Siulepa, forward for the Pittsburgh Panthers, scored 12 points in a 78-60 victory over the Longwood Lancers. This marks his best college basketball game, achieved just two games into the NCAA season.
Aussies Making an Impact in College Basketball
The Queenslander, who opted for basketball over a potential rugby career, is quickly adapting to the college game. Siulepa recently joined basketball.com.au's Jason Cadee on the show Cut to the Jase.
"Roman Siulepa appears to be already finding his groove in college basketball."
Game Highlights
- Siulepa scored 12 points.
- Grabbed three rebounds.
- Provided two assists.
- Played 24 minutes during the game.
His contribution helped Pitt start the season undefeated with a 2-0 record.
Ongoing Coverage and Analysis
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"See more here Aussies continue to make their mark on college basketball as the opening week of NCAA rolls on."
Summary: Roman Siulepa is quickly establishing himself as a key player for Pitt, delivering a strong performance early in the NCAA season and signaling a promising future.