BT Arena Ready for Spectacle as U-BT Cluj-Napoca Host Crvena zvezda Meridianbet
Another basketball spectacle is ahead of us in Cluj-Napoca, where U-BT Cluj-Napoca will host Crvena zvezda Meridianbet on Sunday evening in Round 2 of the Top 8 stage.
(Photo:U-BT Cluj-Napoca)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 2, Sunday, 8 March 2026:
U-BT- CLUJ-NAPOCA - CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET
Where? BT Arena, Cluj-Napoca
When? 18:00
Story of the Game: Another basketball spectacle is ahead of us in Cluj-Napoca, where U-BT Cluj-Napoca will host Crvena zvezda Meridianbet on Sunday evening in Round 2 of the Top 8 stage.
The fans in Cluj-Napoca have already shown this season just how special the atmosphere inside BT Arena can be when their team plays at home. With another regional powerhouse coming to town this weekend, there is no doubt that the stands will once again be fully packed and that the crowd will create a fantastic environment worthy of the AdmiralBet ABA League stage.
This game will mark the first appearance of U-BT Cluj-Napoca in the Top 8 phase, as their Round 1 matchup against Cedevita Olimpija had to be rescheduled. The league newcomers will therefore begin their Top 8 journey in front of their home crowd, hoping to make a strong first impression against one of the league’s most decorated teams.
On the other side, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet have already opened the Top 8 stage with a victory. The Belgrade powerhouse defeated Igokea m:tel at home in the opening round and now arrive in Cluj-Napoca looking to build momentum and strengthen their position in the Top 8 stage.
Sunday’s contest will also be the first-ever meeting between U-BT Cluj-Napoca and Crvena zvezda Meridianbet in the AdmiralBet ABA League, adding an extra layer of intrigue to what is already shaping up to be a highly anticipated matchup.
Match-up in focus: Mitchell Creek vs Jordan Nwora.
One of the most exciting duels of the evening will be between two of the most productive scorers in the competition - Mitchell Creek and Jordan Nwora.
Creek has been the offensive engine of U-BT Cluj-Napoca this season. The versatile forward has consistently delivered for the Romanian side and currently leads the team in scoring with 16.9 points per game, making him one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league.
Across the court will be Jordan Nwora, who has emerged as the primary scoring option for Crvena zvezda Meridianbet this season. The talented forward is averaging 15.4 points per game, combining athleticism, shooting ability and scoring versatility to spearhead Zvezda’s offense.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 0:0.
