Roman Siulepa Finds His Groove as Pitt Goes 2-0
Roman Siulepa, forward for the Pittsburgh Panthers, scored 12 points against Longwood, showing promising performance early in the NCAA season. The Queenslander, who chose basketball over a potential rugby career, is quickly making an impact in college basketball.
"It didn't take long but boom Aussie recruit Roman Siulepa appears to be already finding his groove in college basketball."
During a recent game at the Petersen Events Center, Siulepa contributed significantly as the Panthers defeated the Longwood Lancers 78-60. Siulepa played 24 minutes, adding three rebounds and two assists to his 12 points.
"Roman Siulepa had his best game yet in college basketball, although it's only two games into the regular season."
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Siulepa's Early Impact
- Scored double figures for the first time this season with 12 points.
- Contributed three rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes of play.
- Helps Pitt Panthers start the season with a 2-0 record.
This promising start highlights Siulepa’s potential as a valuable player in college basketball, boosting the profile of Australian players in the NCAA.
Author's summary: Roman Siulepa’s early success with the Pitt Panthers signals a bright future, marking him as a key Australian talent in the NCAA.