U-BT Cluj-Napoca Win Sixth Straight Romanian Championship

U-BT Cluj-Napoca captured their sixth consecutive Romanian National Championship after edging rivals CSM CSU Oradea 74-72 in Game 4 of the finals, completing a domestic treble in the 2025/26 season.

After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Cluj turned the game around with a strong third quarter and entered the final period with a 60-52 lead. Oradea mounted a late comeback, but the hosts held on in a dramatic finish.

Daron Russell led all scorers with 23 points and was named Finals MVP. With Cluj protecting a one-point advantage in the closing seconds, Emanuel Ceaser produced a decisive block on Oradea’s final possession to seal the title.

The victory extends U-BT Cluj-Napoca’s remarkable run at the top of Romanian basketball, as they celebrate a sixth consecutive championship.

Romanian National Championship Finals Game 4, Tuesday, 2 June 2026:

U-BT Cluj-Napoca – CSM CSU Oradea 74:72 (15:20, 18:16, 27:16, 14:20) / * 3:1 in victories

Russell 23, Molinar 17 | Bropleh 16, Nzekwesi 15