Clubul Sportiv Municipal Târgu Mureș, commonly known as CSM Târgu Mureș, is a Romanian basketball club based in Târgu Mureș, which currently participates in the Liga Națională, the top-tier league in Romania."Ramuri sportive - Clubul Sportiv Municipal Târgu Mureș". csmtgm.ro The team represents the basketball men's section of CSM Târgu Mureș, a multi-sports club, founded in 2017 by the decision of the local council of Târgu Mureș, in order to reinvigorate the sport from the city, which was in crisis at that time.
History The merger between the Liga Națională (the top tier of Romanian basketball) and Liga I (the second tier) after the 2017-18 season meant that CSM Târgu Mureș was going to start its existence directly in the top flight. Vlase, Andreea (27 May 2018). "Cum va arăta Liga Națională de Baschet Masculin sezonul viitor" (in Romanian). Baschet.ro. Retrieved 27 May 2018 George Trif was appointed as head coach to the team, which was formed mostly from local players.Retrieved 31 July 2018 CSM Târgu Mureș finished the 2018-19 season in eleventh, way clear of the relegation zone,"LIGA NATIONALA DE BASCHET MASCULIN 2018-2019" (in Romanian). frbaschet.ro . Retrieved 31 January 2024 but financial difficulties within the club meant that they chose to withdraw from the Liga Națională for the 2019-20 season and enter the second tier."FIBA a confirmat CSM Târgu Mureș drept o entitate fără datorii" (in Romanian). Baschet.ro. Retrieved 3 December 2021 The team had a dominant 2021-22 season on the court, losing only once all season in order to be promoted back to the top tier."LIGA I MASCULIN 2021-2022" (in Romanian). frbaschet.ro . Retrieved 31 January 2024 Bucsi, Krisztian (4 June 2022). "TF Liga 1 - CSM Târgu Mureș a promovat în Liga Națională de Baschet Masculin" (in Romanian). Baschet.ro. Retrieved 4 June 2022 Mureșenii had a difficult start to the new campaign, which included five losses in six games in November, ultimately failing to qualify for the Championship round. Ilie, Flaviu (30 November 2022). "Conducerea lui CSM Târgu Mureș a analizat situația echipei într-o conferință de presă" (in Romanian). Baschet.ro. Retrieved 30 November 2022 A string of wins during the later stages of the campaign meant that CSM finished the 2022-23 season in eleventh once again."LIGA NATIONALA DE BASCHET MASCULIN 2022-2023" (in Romanian). frbaschet.ro . Retrieved 31 January 2024
Season by season SeasonTierDivisionRomanian CupEuropean competitions 2019–20 2 Liga I Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic- 2021–22 2 Liga I 1st (P) 24–1- 2022–23 1 Liga Națională 11th 18–13Preliminary Stage 2023–24 1 Liga Națională 10th 16–18Quarterfinalist 2024–25 1 Liga Națională 10th 13–17Semifinalist
Current roster
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CSM Târgu Mureș (in Romanian) at csmtgm.ro CSM Târgu Mureș (in Hungarian) at csmtgm.ro CSM Târgu Mureș at totalbaschet.ro CSM Târgu Mureș at baschetromania.ro CSM Târgu Mureș at baschet.ro