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Fantasy tips, Round 1: So many choices!
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It's that time of year again! The 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season, which means that the 2025-26 EuroCup Fantasy Challenge returns.
It remains one of the toughest and most unpredictable fantasy games out there but don't worry, I am here to help. These are the five players we like ahead of the first tipoff at 18:00 CET on Tuesday.
Jared Harper, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (16.0 credits)
I know, I know, it is not very original, is it? Jared Harper was the MVP last season and it is only fair to think he will have strong numbers again. He led the 2024-25 EuroCup in scoring (22.8 ppg.), fouls drawn (7.9 per game) and PIR (27.2). Harper hit 87.4% of his free throws despite taking more than 11.0 per game. Fantastic!
Jamel Morris, Lietkabelis Panevezys (8.0 credits)
Shout out to Trey Dreschler for this tip. Jamel Morris already played for Lietkabelis two seasons ago, averaging 15.1 points. He has been doing great in the Lithuanian League, posting 17.0 points on 47.4% three-point shooting and a PIR of 16.0 so far this season. All for just 8.0 credits. Go for him!
Arnas Velicka, Neptunas Klaipeda (10.7 credits)
Fresh off a really strong performance at EuroBasket 2025, Arnas Velicka is now ready to showcase his scoring skills, intensity and great energy in the EuroCup. So far, Velicka averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and a PIR of 20.5 in Lithuanian League action. These are strong numbers and Velicka should just keep going.
Kevin Yebo, NINERS Chemnitz (12.3 credits)
Enough about guards, right? Let's talk about a good option at center. Kevin Yebo should be Chemnitz's main frontcourt choice in the club's first-ever EuroCup season. In his German League debut this weekend, Yebo had 18 points on 12-of-14 free throws, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 21. A great value options under 13.0 credits.
Mateusz Ponitka, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (10.6 credits)
I am going to play it safe and pick an all-around, experienced forward who can help Bahcesehir in many ways. Mateusz Ponitka is an outstanding rebounder for a player his size, has a great feel for steals, can pass the ball and score in transition when it is really needed. At 10.6 credits, Ponitka could be a big steal.