Roman Siulepa Finds His Groove as Pitt Starts 2-0
Roman Siulepa, forward for the Pittsburgh Panthers, scored 12 points in a 78-60 win against the Longwood Lancers. This was his best performance so far in college basketball, despite it being only the second game of the NCAA regular season.
Early Impact for Aussie Recruit
The Queensland native quickly adjusted to college basketball, reaching double digits in scoring as his team achieved a 2-0 start. Siulepa had previously chosen basketball over a potential rugby career and recently appeared on basketball.com.au’s “Cut to the Jase” with Jason Cadee.
Game Highlights and Stats
- 12 points scored
- 3 rebounds grabbed
- 2 assists provided
- 24 minutes played
“The Queenslander, who chose basketball over a possible rugby career and recently joined basketball.com.au's Jason Cadee on ‘Cut to the Jase’, reached double figures for the first time as his Pitt side went 2-0 to start the season.”
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Author’s summary: Roman Siulepa is quickly establishing himself as a key player for Pitt, contributing significant points and playmaking as the team starts their season strongly.