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Fantasy tips, Round 15: Some underused options
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It is being a very competitive BKT EuroCup season and, of course, the same can be said about the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge.
With just four regular-season games left, it is time for the best teams to go all-in to qualify to the playoffs and get one of the top-two spots in each group, going straight to the quarterfinals.
As for fantasy, I have some recommendations for you. Here they are.
Kur Kuath, Veolia Towers Hamburg (10.2 credits)
Kur Kuath is proving to be a defensive wall but has also been really effective on offense. He has scored in double digits in each of his last five games, hitting 26-of-33 two-pointers to average 12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and a PIR of 18.4. If you are looking for a steady center with a solid PIR, Kuath is your man.
Tyler Cavanaugh, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (13.2 credits)
In Round 14, Tyler Cavanaugh finished the game against Buducnost with a career-best 17 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting and 6 rebounds for a PIR of 20. He has amassed three double-doubles and averaged 11.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and a PIR of 17.8 in the last five games. Cavanaugh should keep it going all season long.
Nick Johnson, Trefl Sopot (11.1 credits)
After a small adjustment period, Nick Johnson has been simply outstanding and done a little bit of everything for Trefl, which just got its first victory. In the last three games, Johnson averaged 11.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 2.0 steals and a PIR of 18.3. Johnson is owned by 0.5% of managers. A hidden gem in the market!
Marcio Santos, ratiopharm Ulm (9.2 credits)
Marcio Santos is even less popular than Johnson, owned by just 0.4% of happy managers who are enjoying his great performances lately. After averaging 1.8 points and a PIR of 1.2 in the previous four games, Santos has boosted his numbers up to 15.0 points and a PIR of 14.8 in the last four showdowns. Santos, the man of the moment!
Carlos Alocen, Dreamland Gran Canaria (8.5 credits)
Another great option under 10.0 credits. Carlos Alocen has found his rhythm and has been extremely effective in the last two games, averaging 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and a PIR of 16.5 in the last two games. Seeing more playing time has allowed Alocen to show his best version and it looks like the best is yet to come.