Roman Siulepa — a native of Brisbane, Australia — didn’t join Pitt men’s basketball in person until last month.

The 6-foot-6 freshman isn’t just adjusting to playing for a new team in a foreign country, but learning to adapt to the very game itself.

“The terminology, I mean subbing into the game… blocking out on a free throw, calling a timeout. Everything is different for him,” coach Jeff Capel said. “But he’s a guy that provides toughness, intensity and passion. He wants to be really good.”

For a roster featuring nine newcomers, change and adaptation have been ubiquitous for nearly everyone.

The Panthers got their first taste of live action Sunday afternoon in an 81-74 exhibition win against Providence at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt looked a bit lethargic to start and trailed 18-

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