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Fantasy tips, Round 4: It's all about the guards
Fantasy Challenge
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There aren't really that many secrets to success in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge this season. It's all about the guards. Fatts Russell leads the competition in PIR. Malachi Flynn is third, followed by Arnas Velicka. Last season's MVP Jared Harper, Darius McGhee and Skyler Mays have all been outstanding. How many of these guards can you afford? Well no matter how you build your team, you can’t have them all. So here are some outstanding options for your backcourt at bargain prices, plus one forward to consider, too.
Something to keep in mind for Round 4: Only three games are on Tuesday, so that should boost some of those players in value. Best to let them play and see what you can get, knowing there are so many players you can replace them with on Wednesday. With that said, happy shopping!
Nike Sibande, NINERS Chemnitz (8.5 credits)
Perhaps not the most explosive player on this list, Nike Sibande is someone who knows how to contribute whenever he takes the floor. Sibande has scored in double figures in three of his games this far and in the fourth, he collected 11 rebounds – as a guard! If you invest in stars, you need players like Sibande to balance the lineup.
Umoja Gibson, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (8.1 credits)
The point guard is in his third professional season and after a slow debut in Round 1, Umoja Gibson has been dynamite the last few weeks. He has averaged 17.7 points and 5.7 assists for a PIR of 18.7 in the last three games. Gibson has a big role on a good team and is still at a desirable price.
Berk Ugurlu, Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (7.9 credits)
This is Berk Ugurlu's fourth EuroCup campaign and third in a row with Besiktas. And so far, it’s his best by far. Ugurlu has heated up recently to the tune of 9.0 points and 7.3 assists for a PIR of 18.3 over the last three games. Even if he can’t keep it up, it's still outstanding value for his price.
Augustin Ubal, BAXI Manresa (7.2 credits)
It’s always risky to take a reserve player, especially one who only recently turned 22. But Augustin Ubal has been outstanding off the Manresa bench. Over his last three games, Ubal has posted 11.3 points on 70.6% shooting and 4.0 rebounds for a PIR of 14.7. He's been nearly as good in the Spanish League, so it's no fluke!
Jakub Urbaniak, Slask Wroclaw (5.3 credits)
It always helps to have a lottery ticket at the end of the bench. Jakub Urbaniak is a player on the rise. His PIR has risen in every game this season and over the lats three, he's been worth 9.0 points on 57.9% shooting, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals for a PIR of 9.0. Only 22 years old, Urbaniak has a bright future ahead of him.