Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares his recommendations for this week
EuroLeague Fantasy tips, Rounds 31-32: A crucial double-round week
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Here it comes! This is the last double-round week of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season and a key one for all EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers.
Four trades are allowed before each round so keeping an eye on the game during the week will be critical. I am here to help you with some recommendations from pretty much every price range. These are five players I like ahead of Rounds 31 and 32.
Filip Petrusev, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (11.5 credits)
He should be the most-bought player before Round 31. Filip Petrusev returns to an injury-plagued Zvezda frontcourt and should have a big role going forward. Over the weekend, Petrusev needed just 23 minutes to get 20 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks for a PIR of 29 in Adriatic League action. He will see plenty of playing time and it should be a good week for him.
Shane Larkin, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (14.7 credits)
A couple of rounds ago, after a big road win in Munich, Shane Larkin said that Efes "basically is in playoff mode". He has the numbers to prove it, too. Larkin has had a PIR of at least 17 in each of the last four rounds, paking at a PIR of 33 against Bayern. Vincent Poirier might miss the game, which means Larkin should have even more responsibilities on offense.
Rokas Jokubaitis, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (13.0 credits)
Despite being eliminated and not having a full roster, Maccabi has been playing well lately and with a lot of pride. Maccabi is on a four-game winning streak and several players have stepped up. Rokas Jokubaitis is one of them. He has averaged 19.5 points and 4.5 assists for a PIR of 21.5 since missing three games because of injury. Jokubaitis is a reliable player for the next four games.
Walter Tavares, Real Madrid (14.9 credits)
Walter Tavares was simply unstoppable in the first 7 minutes of his team's game against ASVEL as he amassed a PIR of 19. Tavares also had a solid game over the weekend with 14 points and 10 rebounds for a PIR of 24 in Spanish League action. It looks to be only a matter of time before he has another monster performance. If Tavares is healthy and in shape, he is a must in the game.
Dario Brizuela, FC Barcelona (8.4 credits)
Dario Brizuela is playing point guard for the first time in his career and the big question is: how come he hasn't before? He is showcasing some of his best basketball with a lot of freedom to create his own shot but also sharing the ball really well. He had a PIR of 21 against Zalgiris with 20 points. All for less than 9.0 credits. Buy him now!