Dakar Université Club Basketball, also known simply as DUC or DUC Dakar, is a Senegalese basketball club based in Dakar. It is the basketball team of the Cheikh Anta Diop University. The team plays in the Nationale 1 and has won the league five times, its last being in 2021. Established in 1956, the team was founded as a basketball club and later became a multisports club, including football, athletics and more.

DUC plays in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in the 2022 season, having qualified as national champions.

History

The Dakar Université Club basketball team was founded in 1956.

The team had its first major success in 2009, when the Students won the Nationale 1 for the first time. This title was followed by three more championships in the 2010s (including 2010, 2013 and 2015). They also won the Senegalese Cup in 2015.

On 9 August 2021, DUC Dakar won its fifth national championship after defeating defending champions AS Douanes in the final. Thierno Niang was named the league's Finals MVP. As a result, the team qualified for the 2022 season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).

In the Sahara Conference of the BAL, which was hosted in the team's home city Dakar, DUC finished in the 6th and last place of group play. The only game that was won was against Rwandan champions REG on 11 March, 92-86. DUC's point guard Hameed Ali led the BAL in assists, with 8.4 per game.

Following their BAL campaign, DUC won back-to-back Senegalese Cup titles in 2022 and 2023.

Dakar Universite Club is a professional basketball team based in Dakar, Senegal. The team was founded in 1963 and has since become one of the most successful basketball teams in the country. The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league.

The team is made up of a talented group of players, including some of the best basketball players in Senegal. The team's roster includes both experienced veterans and up-and-coming young players, all of whom are dedicated to bringing their best to the court every game.

Dakar Universite Club has a strong fan base, with fans from all over the country coming to watch their games. The team plays in the Senegalese Basketball League, where they compete against other top teams from around the country.

Overall, Dakar Universite Club is a team that is dedicated to excellence both on and off the court. With a talented roster, a passionate fan base, and a commitment to hard work and dedication, this team is sure to continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball.