Geoff Gillingham is here to offer fantasy managers some recommendations for this week
Fantasy tips, Round 3: Hopping on the wave
Fantasy Challenge
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You were probably expecting to see señor Javier Gancedo for the Round 3 fantasy tips, but since I outscored the Fantasy Guru in last week's EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, here I am!
My objective is to help your fantasy team by recommending players who have started to find their rhythm, or in one case a player who I’m convinced is primed for a bounce-back performance. But enough with the pleasantries – these are my five fantasy tips for Round 3.
Devon Dotson, Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (12.6 credits)
I’ll let you in on a secret. Last season when Devon Dotson was playing for Joventut Badalona, he immediately became one of my favorite players in the EuroCup. Now, he’s the head of the snake for a Besiktas side that has to be viewed as a contender to win the whole thing. After a decent performance in Round 1, Dotson elevated his play in Round 2 and I expect him to keep that momentum going at home to NINERS Chemnitz on Wednesday night.
Cheickh Niang, Dolomiti Energia Trento (4.8 credits)
While Saliou Niang is earning rave reviews in his rookie EuroLeague season with Virtus Bologna, his 17-year-old brother Cheickh Niang is starting to make waves in the EuroCup. From a fantasy perspective, Niang had a rough start as he posted a -5.00 fantasy score in Round 1, but he turned things around in Round 2 by recording 8.80 fantasy points. At 4.8 credits, I really think it’s time to jump on the Cheickh Niang train before his value skyrockets.
Jordan Usher, Turk Telekom Ankara (9.2 credits)
Remember I mentioned a player who I think is ready for a bounce-back performance this week? Well, let me introduce you to Mr. Jordan Usher. He had a very decent debut for Turk Telekom in Round 1 (19.00 fantasy points) but didn’t enjoy a great individual night in Round 2 (-3.00 fantasy points). With Turk Telekom 0-2 heading into Round 3, I think we’ll see a big game by Usher in front of an expectant home crowd.
Rok Radovic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (4.8 credits)
One player who I’ve had on my own EuroCup Fantasy Challenge team since Round 1 is Rok Radovic. Not only is he a bargain at 4.8 credits, but he’s putting up decent fantasy numbers too – 7.70 points in Round 1, then 9.90 points in Round 2. If you’re looking to fill out your team and are low on funds, the Cedevita Olimpija forward would be a very smart addition.
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, Manresa (8.6 credits)
For anyone who watched Manresa in Round 2, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu has to be at the forefront of your mind. He had a rough EuroCup debut in Round 1, recording a -3.00 fantasy score, but his all-action display against Slask Wroclaw last week saw him earn an 18.70 fantasy score. With Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem coming to Pavello Nou Congost on Wednesday night, I would fancy Akobundu-Ehiogu to put his fingerprints on the game once again, which can only spell good news for fantasy managers.