Siulepa Joins Pitt, Filipowski Shines in Summer League

Roman Siulepa, a 19-year-old Australian forward, has committed to play for Pitt after a standout performance at the U19 World Cup in Switzerland, enhancing the program's international reputation. Duke men's basketball, featuring incoming five-star recruit Cameron Boozer and his twin, remains confident despite preseason skepticism and significant NBA draft losses. In the NBA Summer League, Utah Jazz rookie and former Duke star Kyle Filipowski is averaging a league-best 29.3 points per game, recently scoring 35 points against the Spurs and earning praise from Duke. Attention has shifted from Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg to Filipowski as a potential breakout NBA performer. Ongoing debates surround Duke's all-time greatest rosters, with Flagg now considered a starter and NBA star Jayson Tatum omitted in some lists. These updates showcase the continued impact of Duke alumni and the growing prominence of international players like Siulepa in college basketball.