Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares some tips ahead of Round 18
Fantasy tips, Round 18: The one before the break!
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The 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Regular Season comes to an end, so it is a very special week in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. Three trades will be allowed for the last time; when the competition returns for the eighthfinals, unlimited trades will be available each week until a champion is crowned. There are many good options in the game right now. Here are my top recommendations before the decisive Round 18 and the big break.
Kur Kuath, Veolia Towers Hamburg (12.0 credits)
It is the end of the road for Hamburg, which wants to finish the 2024-25 EuroCup with a bang. Kur Kuath has been just sensational in the last seven games, getting five double-doubles in that span while averaging 13.3 points on 39 of 59 two-point shooting and 9.2 rebounds for a PIR of 21.4. Last chance to get him!
Mfiondu Kabengele, Umana Reyer Venice (17.8 credits)
Reyer needs a win and some help from other teams in order to qualify. Mfiondu Kabengele has been its main pillar all season long and should have another impressive game against Lietkabelis. He's had nine double-doubles this season, but his last one was huge: 20 points and 18 rebounds against Turk Telekom in Round 17!
Maksim Salash, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (9.9 credits)
Bourg is also trying to qualify and relies on Maksim Salash to keep playing the way he did in recent games. In his last two showdowns, Salash averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 fouls drawn and a PIR of 21.0, way above his season averages. Bourg wants to be in the next round and Salash should bring his A-game.
Kyle Alexander, Turk Telekom Ankara (14.8 credits)
Turk Telekom is in a similar situation: A win will send coach Erden Can's team to the next round. Kyle Alexander leads the EuroCup in blocks (2.2 bpg.) and is helping in many ways lately. Over the last two seasons, Alexander has averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks for a PIR of 21.5. Wow!
Aleksej Nikolic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (9.4 credits)
Cedevita clinches a playoff spot with a win and may even finish second with the right results going its way. Aleksej Nikolic has been playing his best basketball lately, getting a double-digit PIR in each of the last six games. In the last three, he's boosted his numbers to 12.0 points and 4.0 assists for a PIR of 16.3.