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Fantasy Challenge tips, Round 3: Plenty of bargains!
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All of a sudden, we are about to start Round 3 of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season. Seven teams remain undefeated in the competition while seven others are looking for their first victory. You can still find some top-class bargains in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. Instead of going for the most expensive players, we are trying to give you options to enhance your team ahead of Round 3. Here they are:
Jared Harper, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (11.1 credits)
Harper has just been unstoppable so far this season and the fact that he is only 11.1 credits makes him a must-have player in all teams. He is averaging 25.0 points on 96.7% free throws, 3.5 assists, 9.0 fouls drawn and a PIR of 27.0. His shooting percentages are low (35.3% 2FG, 25.0% 3FG) so he has potential to do even better. Buy him now!
Adrian Nelson, Cosea JL Bourg en Bresse (9.9 credits)
Nelson has surprised a lot of EuroCup fans with his overall energy and effectiveness. In two games, he has averaged 14.5 points on solid shooting (63.6% 2FG, 44.4% 3FG), 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, no turnovers (in 42 minutes!) and a PIR of 19.5. Nelson can do a little bit of everything, and that always has fantasy value. Less than 10 credits, too.
Noa Essengue, ratiopharm Ulm (6.5 credits)
A lot was expected from Essengue, but I would say he is doing even better so far this season. He is averaging 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and a PIR of 18.0. He has a big role in the team and at just 6.5 credits, his price is very, very low. Essengue is owned by 23.3% of all fantasy teams. That means over 75% of managers are missing out.
Stefan Jovic, Valencia Basket (10.3 credits)
Chris Jones is injured, so Jovic is Valencia's natural first choice at point guard. He has been around for a while, both in Valencia and in European competitions. Jovic has been solid, too, averaging 10.0 points on a whooping 87.5% two-point shooting, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and a PIR of 15.5. Expect him to be Valencia's main floor general in Round 3.
Marko Simonovic, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (11.0 credits)
A force of nature coming off the bench, Simonovic has posted good numbers, leading Bahcesehir to a 2-0 record. He is averaging 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 2.0 blocks and a PIR of 16.5. There are not so many good centers out there but with Simonovic and Tai Odiase, Bahcesehir has made sure to be really deep and dangerous at both ends.