Javier Gancedo is back with this week's fantasy recommendations
Fantasy tips: Under-the-radar picks for Round 14
Fantasy Challenge
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Another week, another round closer to the end of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season. The best teams in the competition are getting in the best shape possible to finish the round-robin stage soon, which means a lot can happen in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, too. As always, I am not going to suggest the biggest names in the competition (if you don't own Jared Harper of Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem, you possibly should), but rather those who might give you an opportunity to surprise your opponents and climb spots in private leagues and in the overall standings. Here are five players I like for Round 14.
RJ Cole, Umana Reyer Venice (12.4 credits)
Reyer has been on a roll lately and it is only logical that I have recommended some of its players lately. R.J. Cole is making things happen at point guard; He’s averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists for a PIR of 20.0 in his last two games. A high-scoring game is expected against Slask, so it is great timing to bring Cole aboard.
Nikola Tanaskovic, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (10.6 credits)
Nikola Tanaskovic is another big man who has been on fire recently. He’s had PIRs of at least 21 four times in the last six games. Playing over 32 minutes in each of the last two showdowns, Tanaskovic averaged 17.0 points and 9.0 rebounds for a PIR of 22.5, while making 14 of his 18 two-point shots. Buy him before it is too late!
Kevin Kokila, Cosea JL Bourg en Bresse (10.2 credits)
Bourg has already qualified for the playoffs and hosts Besiktas, the second-ranked team in Group B. Kevin Kokila is on a mission to stop star center Ante Zizic and this important game could not have a better timing. Over the last three games, Kokila has averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for a PIR of 21.0.
Ross Williams, Veolia Towers Hamburg (10.0 credits)
Hamburg may be mathematically out of the playoff race, but it keeps fighting for its first victory after 13 consecutive losses. It visits Cluj, one of the toughest places to play. Ross Williams has given Hamburg a spark lately, and comes off a monster game against Neptunas: 32 points and 5 rebounds for a PIR of 34.
Joe Thomasson, Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (7.5 credits)
He may be the biggest steal in the game right now. Joe Thomasson is an experienced player who already showed his credentials in his first EuroCup game with Panionios: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block for a PIR of 29. All for just 7.5 credits! Thomasson is definitely worth the gamble.