Siena University Athletics

"I'm really happy to be able to promote from within," commented Markovic upon the elevation of Bascu. "Pere knows the way we work and brings a very calm and inspiring demeanor."

Bascu has helped guide the Saints to 30 victories over his first four seasons with the program. Siena posted winning MAAC records in each of Bascu's first three years with the program, and advanced to the MAAC Semifinals during the 2015 & 2016 seasons. 

Last year, Bascu was instrumental in helping head coach Cesar Markovic earn his 200th career victory, a 2-1 road overtime defeat of Sacred Heart on Sept. 16, 2017. The Saints showed grit and determination in conference play, tying eventual MAAC champion Fairfield, 1-1, on the road, and knocking off #22 Rider at home, 2-1, for their first win over a nationally-ranked opponent since 2014. Siena saw two players, redshirt senior captain Danilo Markovic (First Team) and freshman Alejandro Riquelme (Second Team) earn All-MAAC honors, with Riquelme also receiving a nod on the MAAC All-Freshman squad. The first four-time team captain in program history, Markovic also received Second Team All-Region honors from the United Soccer Coaches, and Riquelme was tabbed as the Siena Male Rookie of the Year at the athletic department's annual year-end awards banquet. Seven players were named to the MAAC All-Academic Team, while 12 were placed on the MAAC Academic Honor Roll. 

Throughout the 2016 season,  Bascu was one again a key part of a Saints' squad which caught fire late, going unbeaten in 10 of their final 13 matches to finish 8-8-5 overall. Siena posted a 6-3-1 league mark to finish third in the MAAC, and mark the program's best conference finish in five seasons. The 2016 campaign was highlighted by the program earning its first-ever home postseason match, and ousting Monmouth in penalties.

In 2015, Siena won multiple matches in a single MAAC Tournament for the first time ever, advancing to the conference semifinals as the No. 6 seed.

In his first season with the program in 2014, Bascu helped guide the Saints to several notable achievements. Siena posted a 10-8-2 overall record including a 5-3-2 mark in league play which secured the Saints the No. 5 seed in the MAAC Championships. Siena's 10 wins were tied for the second most in program history and the Saints achieved the program's first-ever undefeated home season (6-0-2). Additionally, the Saints started a perfect 4-0 for the first time in program history, which included a victory over 23rd ranked Boston University. For two consecutive weeks in mid-September the Saints received votes in the NSCAA Top-25 Poll with a peak of 24 votes on Sept. 16 which marked the 32nd highest total in the nation. The Saints were also ranked as high as second in the Northeast in the NSCAA's regional rankings the week prior.

A native of Catalonia, Bascu is a 2012 graduate of Universitat de Vic in Barcelona, Spain.