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U - Banca Transilvania Cluj

Alias
Cluj-Napoca U-Banca Transilvania
Leagues Played
Romania LNB 369 FIBA Europe Cup 44 Euro Cup 36 Romania Cup 32 Club Friendlies 21 Basketball Champions League 14 Basketball Champions League Qual 9 Romania Super Cup 3 Romania Liga 1 3
Links
Website Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok www.u-bt.ro Wikipedia
Matches Fixtures Results Squad
Romania LNB 04/25 16:00 2 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Pitesti [5] W 91-71
Romania LNB 04/16 15:00 3 [8] Dinamo Bucuresti v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 48-97
Romania LNB 04/12 16:00 3 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Dinamo Bucuresti [8] W 81-67
Romania LNB 04/10 16:00 3 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Dinamo Bucuresti [8] W 87-68
Romania LNB 04/04 15:15 28 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Oradea [2] W 77-73
Romania LNB 03/29 16:00 27 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v CSM Constanta [8] W 100-82
Romania LNB 03/24 17:15 26 [6] CSU Sibiu v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 65-99
Romania LNB 03/20 17:30 25 [3] Pitesti v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 63-78
Romania LNB 03/15 17:30 24 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Targu Mures [8] W 100-76
Euro Cup 03/13 17:00 3 [2] U BT Cluj-Napoca v London Lions [3] L 79-91
Romania LNB 03/08 16:00 23 [2] Oradea v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 84-85
Romania LNB 03/02 18:30 22 [8] CSM Constanta v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 85-108
Romania Cup 02/18 18:30 1 U BT Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti W 84-70
Romania Cup 02/17 18:30 2 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v CSM Constanta [2] W 92-67
Romania Cup 02/15 18:30 3 CSO Voluntari v U BT Cluj-Napoca W 92-96
Romania LNB 02/10 16:00 21 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v CSU Sibiu [4] W 80-74
Euro Cup 02/07 17:00 18 [9] Lietkabelis v U BT Cluj-Napoca [2] L 92-87
Romania LNB 02/03 16:00 20 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Pitesti [4] W 88-69
Euro Cup 01/31 20:00 17 [2] Gran Canaria v U BT Cluj-Napoca [3] W 111-113
Romania LNB 01/27 16:00 19 [5] Targu Mures v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 85-95
Euro Cup 01/23 17:00 16 [3] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Trento [6] W 88-83
Romania LNB 01/20 16:00 18 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v CSM Corona Brasov [5] W 101-83
Euro Cup 01/17 18:30 15 [4] Ratiopharm Ulm v U BT Cluj-Napoca [3] W 81-85
Romania LNB 01/13 10:00 17 [9] ABC Laguna Bucuresti v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 69-87
Euro Cup 01/10 17:00 14 [3] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Aris [5] W 90-74
Romania LNB 01/06 15:00 16 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v CSM Galati [8] W 120-84
Romania LNB 12/29 16:00 15 [7] CSM Targu Jiu v U BT Cluj-Napoca [1] W 72-87
Euro Cup 12/27 18:00 13 [8] Buducnost v U BT Cluj-Napoca [3] W 77-79
Romania LNB 12/23 16:00 14 [1] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Dinamo Bucuresti [5] W 83-69
Euro Cup 12/19 17:00 12 [3] U BT Cluj-Napoca v Bourg [2] L 89-98

Wikipedia - U-BT Cluj-Napoca

U-Banca Transilvania Cluj-Napoca, commonly known as U-BT Cluj-Napoca, is a professional basketball club based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania that competes domestically in the Liga Națională de Baschet and internationally in the EuroCup. Like other teams that were initially part of the Universitatea Cluj multi sports club, the basketball team keeps the letter U (short form of Universitatea) in its name. The main sponsor of the team is the locally based banking institution Banca Transilvania. The team colors are black and white. U-BT Cluj plays its home games at the BTarena, which accommodates 10,000 spectators, or in Horia Demian Sports Hall with a capacity of 2,525 spectators.

Initially being founded in 1947, the basketball team split from the parent sports club at the beginning of the 2000s, due to financial difficulties, retaining its place in the top tier of Romanian basketball. While the fans consider the current club as the moral successor of the team that won three league titles before the turn of the century, the parent club claims all the trophies won before 2002 as part of its own records. In 2017, an image partnership was agreed between U-BT Cluj-Napoca and FC Universitatea Cluj (the local football club which itself was functioning as a private entity following its split from the parent sports club), uniting them under the same brand. Therefore, beginning with the 2017-18 season, U-BT Cluj-Napoca uses the same logo as the football club.

History

Whilst the parent sports club, U Cluj was founded in 1919, the basketball team was founded in 1947 and played for the first time in the Romanian Championship in 1966. Since then, U Cluj was a constant presence in the Romanian First Division, with their best performances being recorded in the 1990s, when they won three Romanian Championships.

During its history, the team had different names. Since 1990, the main sponsor is usually added to the name of the parent sports club, U Cluj. This resulted in a change of name every time the main sponsor was changed. Previous names of the team were U Ştiinţa, Ştiinţa IMF, U Metalul Rosu, U Fimaro, U SM Invest, U Sanex, and U Carbochim.

In the 2012–2013 season, U Mobitelco Cluj Napoca finished on 7th place (20 wins – 10 losses) and qualify for the play-off. Here the team played the first round against CSM Oradea but lost with 3–1. Also the team played the Romanian Cup final but lost against CS Gaz Metan Medias with the score 62–76. At the end of that season the coach and all the foreign players left the team.

The most famous player who played for U Cluj was Gheorghe Mureșan, who signed in 1993 with the Washington Bullets, becoming the tallest player ever in the NBA. He played 6 successful seasons with the Bullets and the New Jersey Nets, averaging a career 9.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists. Mureșan obtained the title of NBA Most Improved Player following the 1995–96 NBA season. He began his career playing two years for Universitatea Cluj-Napoca.

U - Banca Transilvania Cluj is a professional basketball team based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The team competes in the Liga Națională, the top-tier basketball league in Romania.

Known for their competitive spirit and skilled players, U - Banca Transilvania Cluj has a strong presence in the Romanian basketball scene. The team has a dedicated fan base that supports them at home games and on the road.

U - Banca Transilvania Cluj is sponsored by Banca Transilvania, one of the largest banks in Romania, which adds to the team's credibility and financial stability. With a history of success and a commitment to excellence, U - Banca Transilvania Cluj is a force to be reckoned with in Romanian basketball.