Javier Gancedo shares his recommendations for the coming week in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge
Fantasy tips, Rounds 23-24: A very difficult week
Fantasy Challenge
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Here comes another double-round week in the EuroLeague Regular Season. It is arguably the most difficult one thus far. Round 23 features nine first-turn games, with only Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Virtus Bologna playing on Wednesday. There are unlimited trades after Round 24, so it could be time to risk a little bit. This week, I am offering you four affordable players and a must-have superstar to enhance your team for Rounds 23 and 24.
A quick review of my suggestions from last week. Wade Baldwin and Andreas Obst did well and we can consider them wins. Richaun Holmes scored 10 fantasy points and dropped 0.1 credits, which is a loss. And Saben Lee and Armoni Brooks performed well under expectations. Overall, a losing week. I will be better this time!
Duane Washington, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (9.7 credits)
Partizan is not winning games, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have any fantasy value. Duane Washington had 19 fantasy points against Barca and did even better against Olympiacos. Against a team that is notorious for stopping guards, Washington had 23 fantasy points against the Reds. He's in good momentum right now.
Mbaye Ndiaye, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (8.8 credits)
A good, cheap center is always a valuable asset in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. Mbaye Ndiaye has been rock solid in the last six games, averaging 17.0 fantasy points in a great stretch in which his lowest score was 9.0. He had a season-high 28.8 fantasy points against Efes. All for less than 9.0 credits!
Justinian Jessup, FC Bayern Munich (7.5 credits)
Many Bayern players have stepped up or changed their roles since Coach Svetislav Pesic brought his wisdom back to the club. While Andreas Obst is the most obvious choice, Justinian Jessup has been amazing, too. Jessup has posted double-digit fantasy points in the last four games, peaking at 24.2 in a home win over Baskonia.
Saliou Niang, Virtus Bologna (9.7 credits)
Saliou Niang comes off a career-best game with 39.6 fantasy points against Dubai. He plays in the second turn, which allows you to fix things if he plays well. Earlier this season, he had 35.0 fantasy points and underperformed after that. Niang surely learned from that and will be ready against Fener and Zvezda.
Wade Baldwin, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (14.6 credits)
It is the same argument, really. Unless you nail it in the first turn, you will need good, consistent players in the second one and this is where Wade Baldwin is the best option available. His last four games? 31.9, 28.6, 26.0 and 22.0 fantasy points. Easily your go-to guy for a potential second-turn captain in Round 23.