Siulepa puts on show

Thursday, September 12, 2024

NBL teams gathered to watch emerging talent and potential Next Star, Roman Siulepa in action on Thursday.

Photo: Alec Hillman

17-year-old phenom, Roman Siulepa, attracted a large group of NBL representatives and NBA scouts at a high-school basketball tournament on the Gold Coast.

The 6’7 forward had the basketball world on the sidelines at the Champion Basketball School of Queensland tournament, as the race to recruit him heats up.

Among those watching on were the Cairns Taipans, Adelaide 36ers and Illawarra Hawks - all teams currently without a Next Star.

Siulepa signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers earlier this year, but mutually parted ways.

All eyes on Roman Siulepa 👀

NBL and NBA representatives were seen at a high-school basketball tournament to get their look at the rising star ✨

Where will he land? ✍️ pic.twitter.com/sVoV4C9cS1
— NBL Next Stars (@NBLNextStars) September 12, 2024