Javier Gancedo is back with this week's fantasy recommendations
Fantasy tips, Round 13: Closer to the finish line!
Fantasy Challenge
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Round 13 is upon us, which means we are entering the final third of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season. Wins are important, but also finding the tie-break advantage, so details matter. That can be said about the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, too.
Having trouble putting your team together? Don't worry, we have your back, and you may find this entertaining. Here are my recommendations for Round 13, curated by me, Javier Gancedo, ranking 490th overall (yes, I did well last week).
Devon Daniels, Hamburg Towers (10.6 credits)
Devon Daniels has given Hamburg a big boost since he arrived, averaging 17.8 points, 2.4 assists and a PIR of 16.0 despite his poor three-point shooting percentage (18.2% 3FG). In Round 12 against Bahcesehir, Daniels had 22 points on 9 of 12 shooting and a PIR of 21, hitting his only shot from downtown. Great potential!
Rihards Lomazs, Neptunas Klaipeda (11.9 credits)
Neptunas has the fastest pace in the competition and Rihards Lomazs is making the most of it. He has taken things up a notch in the last two games, averaging 24.0 points, 4.5 assists and a PIR of 21.5. Lomasz scored 14 points or more in his last nine games, and it should be another high-scoring showdown against Hamburg.
Rasheed Sulaimon, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (11.8 credits)
Rasheed Sulaimon hit rock-bottom in Round 9, amassing a PIR of -6 against Bourg. Since then, he has been simply unstoppable, averaging 17.3 points on solid shooting (76.5% 2FG, 47.1% 3FG), 4.3 assists and a PIR of 19.3. Buducnost faces high-scoring Panionios, so it is another great opportunity for him to keep going.
Amadou Sow, NINERS Chemnitz (9.0 credits)
Kevin Yebo is getting all the attention but Amadou Sow has been equally effective lately at Chemnitz's center spot. He had a PIR of 13 or higher in each of the last five games, averaging 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and a PIR of 18.4. At just 9.0 credits, Sow is a bargain choice in the middle, a rarity so deep into the season.
Michael Flowers, Lietkabelis Panevezys (12.2 credits)
Did you watch last week's game against Ulm? If you did, you will know what I am about to say. Michael Flowers was a walking bucket, hitting shots from every angle to get 26 points and a PIR of 29. He followed that with 25 points and a PIR of 31 in Lithuanian League action. When a shooter is hot, you have to go for him!