SCM U Craiova (basketball)

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

SCM U Craiova
NicknameAlb-Albaștrii
(The White and Blues)
LeaguesLiga Națională
Founded2007 (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 coachVitaly Stepanovski
WebsiteOfficial website
Active departments of CS Universitatea Craiova
Football Men's
Basketball		 Women's Handball
Men's
Volleyball		 Women's
Volleyball		 Boxing
Athletics Badminton Bridge
Chess Fencing Judo
Karate Table tennis Wrestling

History

Over the last few years, the team has also been named CS Universitatea Craiova and CSU Craiova. SCM CSU 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

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

SCM Universitatea Craiova roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Age
F 3 Kennedy, Sha'markus 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 23 – (1998-06-27)27 June 1998
F 8 Gavriloia, Aurelian 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 21 – (2001-01-21)21 January 2001
SF 11 Licurici, Robert 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 18 – (2003-05-23)23 May 2003
F/C 12 Blaj-Voinescu, George 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 22 – (2000-02-19)19 February 2000
C 21 Tibirna, Bogdan 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 30 – (1991-06-07)7 June 1991
G 22 Virna, Radu 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 24 – (1997-09-08)8 September 1997
PG 23 Franklin, Troy 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 32 – (1989-11-07)7 November 1989
F 26 Andries, Alin 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 30 – (1991-05-06)6 May 1991
PF 30 Robinson, Titus 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 31 – (1990-09-12)12 September 1990
F 32 Hawley, Josh 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 25 – (1996-10-28)28 October 1996
SG 45 Qualls, Michael 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 28 – (1994-01-20)20 January 1994
C 49 Bagairea, Sabin 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 23 – (1999-03-01)1 March 1999
Head coach
  • Vitaly Stepanovski
Assistant coach(es)
  • Silviu Lupusavei
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured
Updated: 25 March 2022
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