U-BT Cluj-Napoca and guard David Lapuste will stay together for another season, the club announced. Lapuste (1.87 meters, 18 years old) made three brief appearances in BKT EuroCup last season, making his debut. He also appeared in 29 Romanian League games, posting 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds, helping Cluj win the crown. Even though still a teenager, Lapuste has already helped Cluj win three domestic league titles and the 2023 Romanian Cup.
"I am very happy for the fact that I extended my contract with the Romanian champion. It was not a difficult decision, considering the achievements we had in the last three years," Lapuste said. " Motivation will not be a problem for me as I am looking forward to start the new season and feel the adrenaline of the matches again. My plans for the future remain the same, I want to gain as much experience as possible, check off playing minutes, and in the coming years to be the best basketball version of me."