BC Mures Forwards: No. 12 Adrian Oprea

Adrian Oprea is a promising young player. Originating from Miercurea Ciuc, he came to Tirgu Mures at a tender age to play at a top youth club. His coaches have been Szászgáspár Barnabás, George Trif and Steff Zakariás. After proving his talent at junior level, coach Sekulovic decided to promote him to the extended first division roster and give him some minutes in easier games, to get the feel of high level basketball.

He made the National Team both at U18 and U20 levels and took part in two European Championship campaigns. This summer at the Division B U20 EC in Bosnia, coached by Hristu Șapera, his team finished in 9th place. He averaged 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 13.3 minutes per game.

Playing at the U20 EC

With BC Mures U20 he finished in 4th place in last year's National Championships being one of the determining players of the team. This year the club entered a team consisting of only U20 players in the second division (Liga 1). With teammates like National Team players Dimitris Rasty, Barabási Csongor, Lucian Țibîrnă, Engi Dávid, Bölöni Tamás, Mădălin Potcoavă chances are that the results will come and a nice nucleus of young talent will form, to take over from the veterans in the near future.

With plenty of talent to use and an athletic body, Oprea has everything he needs to make it at top level, it only depends on his will and determination. He needs to develop his court vision and increase his decision making in order to match up to players like Peciukas or Ceskovic. One thing is sure: time is still on his side.

No. 21 Adrian Oprea

Below you can read a short interview with Adrian Oprea.

1. You have been at BC Mures for many years now, most of the time at youth level, but you have already made your appearance in the first team. What are your expectations for this season both at youth and senior levels?

This season I expect the team to be among the top teams both at U20 and senior level.

2. Which are your basketball skills and qualities that can help you make it at top level?

My best quality and chance to play is defense. It is not the best possible yet but I am trying to make progress as much as I can.

3. Which is your favorite position on the court?

My favorite position is shooting guard but I can also play small forward.

4. A few words for the fans.

We thank you for being there at the games every time and cheering for us even at away games.