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EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 18
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It may be a tricky Round 18 in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. Some teams have already clinched a certain playoff spot, while others are already eliminated. Those teams may use different rotations in their games, so I recommend sticking to players from teams that are playing for goals, whether it is reaching the playoffs or finishing the regular season in the best spot possible. Here are some moves with my personal stamp of approval for Round 18, the last round with just three trades.
Emanuel Cate, U-BT Cluj-Napoca (12.1 credits)
Cate was chosen as the Round 17 MVP after leading Cluj to a fantastic 111-113 double-overtime victory against Gran Canaria. He had a career-best performance with 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and a PIR of 38, missing just one free throw attempt. Cluj can clinch second place in Group B, too.
Andres Feliz, Joventut Badalona (13.8 credits)
A victory over Prometey would allow Joventut to claim fourth place in Group A and take the home-court advantage in the eighthfinals. Feliz has been strong all season and excellent lately, averaging 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and a PIR of 26.0 in his team's last two games. Always a good choice!
Ondrej Balvin, Prometey Slobozhanske (13.4 credits)
Prometey should claim that fourth spot in Group A if it beats Joventut in Riga, Latvia. Balvin has been one of its main pillars, averaging 15.5 points on 13-of-16 two-point shooting, 6.0 rebounds and a PIR of 23.0 in the last two games. Prometey needs his best version in this critical game.
L.J. Figueroa, ratiopharm Ulm (12.1 credits)
Ulm secures a fourth-place finish with a victory over Bourg and it should be ready for a big battle against the top-ranked team in Group A. Figueroa has improved as the season progressed, averaging 17.3 points on solid shooting (65.0% 2FG, 52.2% 3FG), 3.3 rebounds and a PIR of 16.0 in the last four games.
Ronnie Harrell, Aris Midea Thessaloniki (9.4 credits)
Harrell comes off an overwhelming all-around performance in Round 17 against Ulm, getting 19 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals and a PIR of 36. It looks like a stat out of your favorite video game, right? Let's see how Harrell follows it up in Round 18 against Trento.