Ole Miss and Chris Beard continue to get stronger via the transfer portal, making things official today with the official signing of Roman Siulepa from Pittsburgh.
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The forward will transfer to Ole Miss after spending one season at Pitt, averaging 10 points per game, and 5.5 rebounds per game.
His freshman season with the Panthers was one to watch, starting in all 33 of his appearances for the team, he would lead the ACC in offensive rebounding throughout conference play.
Originally from Australia, he played in the NBL1 at 16 years old. in 2025 he averaged 18.9 ppg, and 8.1 rebounds per game for the South West Metro Pirates.
Siulepa’s range and versatility will make him an immediate impact for Chris Beard, as the team ranked second to last in the SEC in rebounding average. Siulepa also shot 46.1% from the field, and 29.6% from the three point range.
Siuelpa is one of six players that committed to the Rebels via the transfer portal, as six players also left the program.
Ole Miss is looking to get back to the NCAA tournament after missing out this season finishing with a 15-20 record.