Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo offers his recommendations in this latest round of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge
Fantasy tips, Rounds 13-14: More chance for success
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The first week of December features another double round in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and that means EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers have a double the chance to improve their teams in private leagues and the overall standings.
I went for players who have been in really good form recently, ranging from 13.1 credits to 4.5. Something for everyone! Here are my recommendations for the double-round week.
Malte Delow, ALBA Berlin (4.5 credits)
ALBA is bringing back some players. The latest is Matt Thomas, who played in the German League this weekend. Malte Delow returned three weeks ago and has been doing really well. In his sixth season in the competition, Delow is averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and a PIR of 11.0. It is getting harder to find good, cheap players in the game, but Delow is definitely one of them.
Alpha Diallo, AS Monaco (13.1 credits)
Monaco appointed Vassilis Spanoulis as head coach and immediately registered an 88-91 road win over defending champion Panathinaikos. Some players rose to the occasion: Mike James had 10 assists and just 1 turnover. Alpha Diallo was just sensational: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 7 fouls drawn and a PIR of 35. Can Diallo keep doing that well? I believe he can, being a natural mismatch.
Rokas Jokubaitis, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (10.5 credits)
Maccabi broke a five-game losing streak with a big road victory over ALBA Berlin. Rokas Jokubaitis confirmed his role as the team's go-to guy with 24 points on 11-of-13 two-pointers, 6 assists, 1 turnover and a PIR of 29. He has had 50 assists and just 8 turnovers so far this season. His amazing effectiveness and affordable price make him one of the biggest fantasy bargains right now.
Donta Hall, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (12.4 credits)
Baskonia returned to winning ways last week, downing Zalgiris 70-83 on the road. Donta Hall had an outstanding game, leading Baskonia with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks and a game-high PIR of 25. He has had two double-doubles in the last three games, averaging 11.7 points on 13-of-20 two-pointers, 8.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Good centers are always hard to find in fantasy, so I'd recommend going for Hall.
Isaia Cordinier, Virtus Segafredo Bologna (12.5 credits)
A high-scoring game is expected between Virtus and ALBA, which looks like a perfect fit for Isaia Cordinier's athleticism and ability to play in transition. He has been playing really well, too, getting a PIR of 15 or better in four of his last five games. In Round 12, Cordinier had 16 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and a PIR of 28. Everything seems ready for him to click in this double round.