SCM U Craiova (basketball)

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SCM Universitatea Craiova is a Romanian professional basketball club based in Craiova. The club competes in Liga Națională, the top tier of Romanian basketball.

SCMU Craiova
NicknameAlb-Albaștrii
(The White and Blues)
LeagueLiga Națională
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
HistoryCSM Universitatea Craiova
(2007–2008)
CSM Craiova
(2008–2009)
SCM U Craiova
(2009–present)
ArenaPolyvalent Hall
Capacity4,215
LocationCraiova, Romania
Team colorsWhite, Blue
   
PresidentBogdan Bălan
Team managerMarius Toma
Head coachCostescu Tudor
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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Over the last few years, the team has also been named SCM CSS Craiova. SCM U Craiova reemerged last year on the big stage of Romanian basketball, after many years in the second division, and after withdrawing from the championship altogether, between 2004 and 2007.

In the 2012-2013 season, SCM U Craiova finished on the 4th place (21 wins - 9 losses) at the end of the season and qualified for the Play-Offs. In the first round they played against CS Gaz Metan Medias and lost with 3-0. For the 2013-2014 season, the team announced that they will play in the Balkan International Basketball League.

Current roster

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SCM Universitatea Craiova roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
F 0   Howard, Rodney 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) 23 – (2001-06-16)16 June 2001
G 1   Crowley, Austin 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 24 – (2000-09-07)7 September 2000
PG 2   Watson, Giordan 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 39 – (1985-10-24)24 October 1985
SG 3   Badiu, Marcu-Traian 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 24 – (2000-11-24)24 November 2000
PG 4   Samajae, Haynes-Jones 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 28 – (1996-09-15)15 September 1996
PF 5   Brooks, DeVante 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 27 – (1997-11-18)18 November 1997
6   Lucaci, Filip 17 – (2007-05-11)11 May 2007
F 10   Puscasu, Paul 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 19 – (2005-09-30)30 September 2005
PF 11   Cabral, Walter 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 29 – (1995-09-25)25 September 1995
C 15   Dolenc, Daniel 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 31 – (1993-08-10)10 August 1993
F 25   Vida, David 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 25 – (1999-07-27)27 July 1999
G 92   Ilie, Octavian 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 21 – (2003-07-05)5 July 2003
Head coach
  •   Costescu Tudor
Assistant coach(es)
  •   / Srdjan Solkotovic

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Updated: 15 October 2024

Notable players

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Season by season

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Season Tier League Pos. Romanian Cup
2008–09 1 Divizia A 12th 10th
2009–10 1 Divizia A 16th 13th
2010–11 1 Divizia A 13th-14th Quarterfinals
2011–12 1 Divizia A 11th Eightfinals
2012–13 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Group Phase
2013–14 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Eightfinals
2014–15 1 Liga Națională 11th Eightfinals
2015–16 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Quarterfinals
2016–17 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Quarterfinals
2017–18 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Eightfinals
2018–19 1 Liga Națională 4th Quarterfinals
2019–20 1 Liga Națională Canc.[a] Quarterfinals
2020–21 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Semifinals
2021–22 1 Liga Națională 5th-8th Runner-up
2022–23 1 Liga Națională 6th Semifinals
2023–24 1 Liga Națională 11th Phase 1
2024–25 1 Liga Națională TBD TBD

Notes

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  1. ^ The 2019–20 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

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