EuroLeague's basketball podcast discusses the upcoming Belgrade derby between Partizan and Crvena Zvezda. The panel analyzes the current form of both teams and debates which will emerge victorious. They also cover other EuroLeague topics, including Nigerian players and the latest jersey designs.

EuroLeague & Friends episode 2: The Belgrade Derby and the return of the Manimal

EuroLeague & Friends episode 2: The Serbian Derby and the return of the Manimal

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast welcomes Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus as a guest this week on his recurring monthly segment to share insights and tips on the fantasy game that fans worldwide love to play. The 2023-24 EuroLeague MVP joins co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza for Sasha's Corner. 

Sasha's Corner is back this week on the Fantasy Challenge Podcast

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast welcomes Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus as a guest this week on his recurring monthly segment to share insights and tips on the fantasy game that fans worldwide love to play. The 2023-24 EuroLeague MVP joins co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) for Sasha's Corner.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki discuss the latest EuroLeague news and fantasy strategy. Among this week's key topics are which Anadolu Efes guard – Isaia Cordinier or Nick Weiler-Babb – is the one to own in the wake of Shane Larkin's injury, is it time for Aleksej Pokusevki, and is it crazy to have two superstars from the same team on your roster? See which players they each like from Wednesday's Turn 1 game between ASVEL and Monaco, too.

Like every week, the fantasy podcast trio share their own fantasy teams – and comment on each other's – and react to questions and comments sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers in the “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment. If you need help preparing for Round 12 and want a few laughs while doing so, you have come to the right place.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki are joined by Olympiacos superstar Sasha Vezenkov!

Valencia Basket v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-11-21T20:00:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-11-21T19:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-11-21T19:30:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-21T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Paris Basketball (2025-11-21T19:15:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-11-20T19:45:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-20T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Dubai Basketball (2025-11-20T19:15:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v FC Barcelona (2025-11-20T17:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v AS Monaco (2025-11-19T19:00:00.000Z)

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is bringing you more opinions than ever before ahead of Rounds 10 and 11 this week with fantasy challenge expert Bill Papayfantis of The White Mambas joining the show. He engages and debates Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza on the best ways to build your team.

Bill from The White Mambas joins this week’s Fantasy Challenge Podcast

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is bringing you more opinions than ever before ahead of Rounds 10 and 11 this week with fantasy challenge expert [Bill Papayfantis](https://x.com/papayfantis) of The White Mambas joining the show. He engages and debates [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cfrankie.sachs%40ext.euroleague.net%7C26d1803eec9f45a2fcfc08de20550c35%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638983746822549791%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FfC7NHylkXcT37FXJZou4JyLsx%2BCNL75NNLEshmrdh0%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cfrankie.sachs%40ext.euroleague.net%7C26d1803eec9f45a2fcfc08de20550c35%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638983746822583414%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v0LjU29UCIbZQTNUkGyfpMmmqHM4YTApFooNjCpbA6k%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cfrankie.sachs%40ext.euroleague.net%7C26d1803eec9f45a2fcfc08de20550c35%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638983746822626044%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Bbk48v0DVvmiojXU1eekVKR54tsklUoW06AgAs0CBYI%3D&reserved=0) on the best ways to build your team.

This week's episode dives into all the latest EuroLeague news and fantasy strategy, such as what to expect from recent signings Kenneth Faried and Iffe Lundberg; reviewing the returns of Valencia’s Yankuba Sima, Dubai’s Aleksa Avramovic, and Olympiacos’s Keenan Evans; and whether to buy into big performances from Armel Traore of ASVEL, Saliou Niang of Virtus, and TJ Leaf of Maccabi.

They break down strategies for this week’s two rounds of games, discuss the best options for team captains and head coaches, debate the finest cheap players in the game and, of course, reveal their teams for Round 10. They also field questions and react to hot takes sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers in the “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment. Javi, Frankie, Vasiliki and Bill cover virtually every key topic in the EuroLeague to help you prepare for this week’s games.

Enjoy the episode and best of luck to all our fantasy friends!

The podcast goes four deep with Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki teaming up with Bill Papayfantis


FC Barcelona v Virtus Bologna (2025-11-14T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-11-14T19:30:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-11-14T19:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-14T17:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-11-14T16:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-13T19:45:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Valencia Basket (2025-11-13T19:45:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-11-13T20:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v AS Monaco (2025-11-13T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-13T19:00:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v FC Barcelona (2025-11-12T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-12T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-11-12T19:15:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-11T20:00:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v AS Monaco (2025-11-11T19:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-11-11T19:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Real Madrid (2025-11-11T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-11-11T19:05:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-11-11T19:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-11-11T16:00:00.000Z)

Need a hand in building the perfect EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team? Or just looking for a laugh while reviewing the European basketball landscape? Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net, Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza have got you covered!

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Hear from Dubai's finest fantasy players

Need a hand in building the perfect EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team? Or just looking for a laugh while reviewing the European basketball landscape? [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net), Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) have got you covered!

This week's episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast dives into all the latest EuroLeague news and fantasy strategy. Concerned about injuries to ASVEL's Nando De Colo, Panathinaikos's Omer Yurtseven or Barcelona's Toko Shengelia? Looking to pick up the latest American star to land on the Old Continent, but unsure between Spencer Dinwiddie, Bayern, Jared Butler, and Boogie Ellis. Wondering whether this is the time to signed Sylvain Francisco or Carsen Edwards? Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki discuss it all!

They also field questions and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers in the “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment and, of course, share their own fantasy teams for Round 9. Enjoy this episode, and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki weigh in on all the relevant topics to help you find EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge success

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid (2025-11-07T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-11-07T19:15:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Valencia Basket (2025-11-07T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-11-07T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Virtus Bologna (2025-11-06T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-06T17:45:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Sylvain Francisco’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The Zalgiris Kaunas guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. 

Sylvain Francisco named EuroLeague MVP for October

[Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/)’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. Already known for his dynamic play, Francisco elevated his impact with a blend of scoring, distribution, and leadership that helped Zalgiris emerge as one of the early contenders in the 2025–26 season.

Francisco was the engine behind Zalgiris’s 6–2 record in October, orchestrating the offense with precision and flair. He closed out the opening month of the season sharing the league lead in assists with 6.8 per game, while also leading his team in scoring at 14.9 points per game. His Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 18.9 was the second highest among all guards during the month, underscoring his all-around impact.

"Being MVP of the Month is amazing, I didn't expect it, and I am really happy. I'm dancing inside," Francisco told Olivia Harlan Dekker on the EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk podcast. "It means a lot because there are so many talented players. I didn't expect to be a EuroLeague MVP, all I wanted is to make sure that we are winning with the team that we have, and to be happy about the wins. I just want to go to the playoffs; that's the best part of it, that's what we want, our goal."

EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk with Sylvain Francisco

Francisco’s standout performance in October came in Round 7, when he posted 23 points and a career-high 10 assists in an 86–65 win over Virtus Bologna for his first EuroLeague double-double. That performance earned Francisco co-MVP honors for the round.

His numbers reflect not just volume, but efficiency. Francisco shot 54.1% on two-pointers and 40.4% from three-point range, consistently stretching defenses and creating space for teammates. He has hit at least one three-pointer in every game, scored in double figures six times, and recorded at least 7 assists in five games.

Zalgiris’s October wins came against top-tier opponents including AS Monaco, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Virtus, and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, with Francisco playing a central role in each.

This marks Francisco’s first MVP of the Month award, and he becomes just the fifth Zalgiris player to earn the honor, joining [Marcus Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-brown/aht/) (December 2007), [Paulius Jankunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jankunas-paulius/bwi/) (December 2017), [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (April 2018), and [Marius Grigonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marius-grigonis/002328/) (October 2020). He also becomes the fifth French player to win the award, alongside [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) (February 2017), [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) (January 2015, February 2016, January 2018), [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) (January 2022, and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) (December 2024).

Francisco joined Zalgiris in the summer of 2024 and has quickly become one of the most impactful guards in the league. His leadership and consistency have helped Zalgiris emerge as a serious playoff contender, and with the season still young, expectations are only growing.

Zalgiris will look to build on its early momentum as the EuroLeague season continues, with Francisco expected to remain a driving force in the team’s pursuit of postseason success.

More Sylvain Francisco News

The Zalgiris Kaunas guard led his team to the top of the standings with elite playmaking and scoring

It's time for Episode 5! There is little time to set your EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge lineups for Round 6 this week with eight games on Tuesday night! So tune in now to hear from Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net, Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza and special guard and expert Arela Weisberg for a special Eastern Mediterranean Episode.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Making picks with Arale

It's time for Episode 5! There is little time to set your EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge lineups for Round 6 this week with eight games on Tuesday night! So tune in now to hear from [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960894891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qhPt96t3ngeIaZ%2FSU%2FA67vi5euxZ5OVn9QfMhhj343M%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net), Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960937569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RuVg%2FRj%2BbH%2FiJbU%2BYkpXVo6vX%2B39lXvvomI9gNtMJLs%3D&reserved=0) and special guard and expert Arale Weisberg for a special Eastern Mediterranean Episode.

The three of them take you through the latest injury news, from the questions surrounding Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, to how to handle Nigel Williams-Goss absence for Zalgiris Kaunas and what to make of Kendrick Nunn and Juancho Hernangomez sitting out Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens’s Greek league win on Sunday.

They also discuss strategy tips for both ends of the two-round week. Additional topics covered were how old Nando De Colo really is, the first-half scoring ability of Lonnie Walker, whether Donatas Motiejunas is the best-priced center in fantasy and if Vasiliki can be trusted to choose head coaches. As a bonus topic, Frankie is asked if Nadir Hifi iffy!

As always, Frankie, Vasiliki and Arale, reveal their teams for Round 7 and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers. Enjoy this episode and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

More EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge News

Frankie and Vasiliki are joined by fantasy expert Arale Weisberg for a special Eastern Mediterranean Episode 

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v FC Barcelona (2025-10-31T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-31T19:15:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-10-31T19:30:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-10-31T18:00:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-30T20:00:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-30T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-30T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Paris Basketball (2025-10-30T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-10-30T19:05:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-10-30T18:00:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v AS Monaco (2025-10-29T19:15:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-10-29T18:00:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-28T20:00:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-10-28T19:45:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Real Madrid (2025-10-28T19:00:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-10-28T19:30:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-28T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-10-28T19:15:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-28T18:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-10-28T18:00:00.000Z)

Co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza join forces to discuss the latest EuroLeague news and strategies. Learn why Chima Moneke needs to be on your roster and why Tarik Biberovic is due for a breakout game… And hear from the overall global leader in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge this week in Episode No. 4 of the third season of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Rebounding with unlimited trades

Learn why Chima Moneke needs to be on your roster and why Tarik Biberovic is due for a breakout game… And hear from the overall global leader in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge this week in Episode No. 4 of the third season of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast.

Co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960858240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ichQZ08%2B4%2BAejvWrkbiWc2ckcGKFSoR6Wz%2Fl3MdtWE%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960894891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qhPt96t3ngeIaZ%2FSU%2FA67vi5euxZ5OVn9QfMhhj343M%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960937569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RuVg%2FRj%2BbH%2FiJbU%2BYkpXVo6vX%2B39lXvvomI9gNtMJLs%3D&reserved=0) join forces to discuss the latest EuroLeague news and strategies. They review how to react to Anadolu Efes Istanbul's injury woes, debate the impact of Thomas Walkup and Evan Fournier's returns for Olympiacos Piraeus and who the must-have Baskonia players are.

As always, Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki, reveal their teams for Round 6 and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers. Enjoy this episode and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki navigate the fantasy landscape in the latest podcast episode 

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Real Madrid (2025-10-22T18:05:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-10-23T19:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-10-23T18:05:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-23T17:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Valencia Basket (2025-10-23T18:30:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-10-23T18:30:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-24T17:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-10-24T18:00:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Paris Basketball (2025-10-24T18:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-10-24T18:45:00.000Z)

A new feature is unveiled in Episode No. 3 of the third season of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast as All-EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov delivers his fantasy tips in Sasha's Corner. The Olympiacos Piraeus star has committed to filming this segment every month and sharing his insights as a committed fantasy player.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Sasha's Corner debuts this week in Episode 3

A new feature is unveiled in Episode No. 3 of the third season of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast as All-EuroLeague forward [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) delivers his fantasy tips in Sasha's Corner. The [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) star has committed to filming this segment every month and sharing his insights as a committed fantasy player.

The rest of your favorite fantasy content is also in the episode, with co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960858240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ichQZ08%2B4%2BAejvWrkbiWc2ckcGKFSoR6Wz%2Fl3MdtWE%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960894891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qhPt96t3ngeIaZ%2FSU%2FA67vi5euxZ5OVn9QfMhhj343M%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960937569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RuVg%2FRj%2BbH%2FiJbU%2BYkpXVo6vX%2B39lXvvomI9gNtMJLs%3D&reserved=0) discussing the latest EuroLeague injuries and news as well as strategies for Rounds 4 and 5 this week. 

The trio talks about Zalgiris Kaunas's red-hot start, the backcourt situations at FC Bayern Munich and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, and Dan Oturu's emergence as a top-choice center. Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki, of course, reveal their teams for Round 4 as well and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers. Enjoy this episode and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

Star forward Sasha Vezenkov shares his fantasy insights on the podcast in what will be a recurring monthly segment

Real Madrid v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v AS Monaco (2025-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-10-15T18:15:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-10-14T18:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-10-14T18:15:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v FC Barcelona (2025-10-14T17:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-10-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-14T17:45:00.000Z)

Fenerbahçe Beko superstar Nigel Hayes-Davis, who was instrumental in his team winning the 2025 EuroLeague championship as Final Four MVP, joins Joe Arlauckas on The Crossover podcast.

Final Four MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis hops aboard The Crossover

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) superstar [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who was instrumental in his team winning the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship as Final Four MVP, joins Joe Arlauckas on the final episode of "The Crossover" podcast this season.

AS Monaco v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-05-25T17:00:00.000Z)

The 30th and final episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is upon us with co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza preparing themselves – and you – for what to expect this week in Abu Dhabi.

The Fantasy Challenge Podcast presents the Final Four episode

The 30th and final episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is upon us with co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7Cd31497b64394488cb00c08dd8bb37e6b%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638820325223923622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5tNH%2BQWNoYSgCFd0ChRRhky4K9vFi3ebTNQT8Dwp1zQ%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7Cd31497b64394488cb00c08dd8bb37e6b%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638820325223944385%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IGy%2BEGWZkAc794Ikvk2coJH9JO1ZniZQzAvgXeHl4GY%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cigor.petrinovic%40euroleague.net%7Cd31497b64394488cb00c08dd8bb37e6b%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638820325223955177%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iWMdkeGl8BL43%2FwZ10BoQVxeAiWr2tTRDPAml3GIwl8%3D&reserved=0) preparing themselves – and you – for what to expect this week in Abu Dhabi.

The gang discusses who they like from all four teams – [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/roster/mco/?season=2024-25), [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/roster/ulk/?season=2024-25), [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/roster/oly/?season=2024-25) and [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-bc-athens/roster/pan/?season=2024-25). How will the potential return of [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) from injury affect things? Where does "Final Four Nunn" rank among "home Nunn" and "new-contract Nunn"? Why does Frankie like [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) most of all players at the Final Four? And why do they all like [Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/)?

All of these topics were discussed – and more – in the Final Four episode. Take note, while Javi shares some excellent advice about the third-place game, it appears that Frankie has already wrapped up the win in the race between the three of them. So who do you trust the most? With only two games nights left this season, choose wisely with your final picks. And as always, good luck to our fantasy friends. And we'll see you next season!

The Fantasy Challenge Podcast presents the Final Four episode 

Frankie, Javi and Vasiliki join forces for the last episode of the season

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-05-23T15:00:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v AS Monaco (2025-05-23T18:00:00.000Z)

On the fourth episode of The Crossover this season, Joe Arlauckas is joined by Mike Batiste and coach Dimitris Itoudis to revisit Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens's legendary run in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague from 2007 to 2011, which saw the Greens become European champion in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Dimitris Itoudis, Mike Batiste remember their Panathinaikos successes on The Crossover

On the fourth episode of The Crossover this season, Joe Arlauckas is joined by [Mike Batiste](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-batiste/ajv/) and coach [Dimitris Itoudis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/itoudis-dimitris/) to revisit [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/)'s legendary run in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague from 2007 to 2011, which saw the Greens become European champion in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

While Batiste was a star player at Panathinaikos alongside Dimitris Diamantidis, who also lifted these three EuroLeague titles, Coach Itoudis was an assistant to Zeljko Obradovic for the triumphs in Athens (2007), Berlin (2009), and Barcelona (2011).

With the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi just one week away, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul star Tarik Biberovic appeared on the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the club's pre-Final Four Media Day. He was also joined at points by teammate Wade Baldwin and club mascot Yellow!

Tarik Biberovic joined by two surprise guests on pre-Final Four EuroLeague & Friends podcast

With the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi just one week away, [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) star [Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/) appeared on the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the club's pre-Final Four Media Day. He was also joined at points by teammate Wade Baldwin and club mascot Yellow!

During the podcast, they discussed Vasiliki not picking Biberovic in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge, his great playoff series against Paris Basketball, how he has improved under Saras Jasikevicius, and much more.

As we continue to build up to the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens star Cedi Osman hopped aboard the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the Greens' pre-Final Four Media Day. 

Cedi Osman takes center stage on the pre-Final Four EuroLeague & Friends podcast

As we continue to build up to the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) star [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) hopped aboard the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the Greens' pre-Final Four Media Day. 

They discussed why his nickname is "the first Jedi", his adjustment to Greece, the love he gets from Panathinaikos fans, the fact he will play another Turkish team after eliminating Efes in playoffs, plus much more. Mathias Lessort even came with some other Panathinaikos teammates to do a selfie with Osman mid-podcast!

In the lead-up to the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, AS Monaco star Mike James joined the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the club's pre-Final Four Media Day. There was a surprise, too, as Olympiacos Piraeus forward Sasha Vezenkov briefly joined the podcast!

Mike James appears on the EuroLeague & Friends podcast... with a surprise guest!

In the lead-up to the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) star [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) joined the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the club's pre-Final Four Media Day. There was a surprise, too, as [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) forward [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) briefly joined the podcast!

James discussed what it has been like to have Vassilis Spanoulis as head coach, inviting friends to the Final Four, the upcoming semifinal against Olympiacos, going up against Thomas Walkup, plus much more.

Ahead of the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, Olympiacos BC star Sasha Vezenkov appeared on the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the Reds' Media Day. 

Playoffs MVP Sasha Vezenkov joins the pre-Final Four EuroLeague & Friends podcast

Ahead of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) star [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) – the first-ever winner of the Playoffs MVP trophy – appeared on the EuroLeague & Friends podcast at the Reds' Media Day. 

Vezenkov discussed being named the Playoffs MVP, his family and friends who will be coming to Abu Dhabi, the upcoming semifinal matchup with AS Monaco, the possibility of a first all-Greek final, plus much more.

This season's third episode of "The Crossover" podcast, which is reflecting on the greatest stories from the first 25 years of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, sees J.R. Holden and David Vanterpool reunite to relive their memories of CSKA Moscow’s unforgettable run to the championship in 2006. 

J.R. Holden, David Vanterpool reflect on CSKA's 2006 title run on The Crossover

This season's third episode of "The Crossover" podcast, which is reflecting on the greatest stories from the first 25 years of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, sees [J.R. Holden](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jr-holden/aqo/) and [David Vanterpool](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vanterpool-david/cbz/) reunite to relive their memories of [CSKA Moscow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/cska-moscow/csk/)’s unforgettable run to the championship in 2006. 

After [David Blatt and Tyrese Rice kicked off this latest season](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y57MJLRfD0E&list=PLXcjy-GNBj1zBCdhWX__L-82NMcvBXDjK&index=3&t=1350s) of "The Crossover" by looking back at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's 2014 title triumph, the second episode [featured Xavi Pascual and Boniface N'Dong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed2s70a-xBA&list=PLXcjy-GNBj1zBCdhWX__L-82NMcvBXDjK&index=2) as they dived into FC Barcelona's 2010 success.

In this special episode of EuroLeague & Friends, as it welcomes Kendrick Nunn, the newly crowned 2024–2025 EuroLeague MVP. Just before the playoffs tip off, Kendrick opens up about his incredible season, the emotional journey behind his MVP win, and what it means to lead Panathinaikos into the postseason. From his days in Chicago to becoming the face of EuroLeague basketball, Nunn reflects on choosing greatness, committing long-term in Europe, and embracing the competitive fire that drives him. 


The EuroLeague & Friends gang are joined by MVP Kendrick Nunn

In this special episode of EuroLeague & Friends, as it welcomes Kendrick Nunn, the newly crowned 2024–2025 EuroLeague MVP. Just before the playoffs tip off, Kendrick opens up about his incredible season, the emotional journey behind his MVP win, and what it means to lead Panathinaikos into the postseason. From his days in Chicago to becoming the face of EuroLeague basketball, Nunn reflects on choosing greatness, committing long-term in Europe, and embracing the competitive fire that drives him. 

On the second episode of The Crossover this season, which is reflecting on the biggest moments of the last 25 to mark the EuroLeague's 25th anniversary, Xavi Pascual and Boniface N'Dong reflect on FC Barcelona's 2010 title victory in Paris.

Xavi Pascual, Boniface N'Dong remember 2010 title triumph on The Crossover

The 2010 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship won by [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) remains the last time that the Spanish club lifted European basketball's ultimate crown.

On the second episode of The Crossover this season, which is reflecting on the biggest moments of the last 25 to mark the EuroLeague's 25th anniversary, Xavi Pascual and Boniface N'Dong reflect on the *Blaugrana*'s 2010 title victory in Paris.

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Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Sasha's Corner debuts this week in Episode 3

Final Four MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis hops aboard The Crossover

The Fantasy Challenge Podcast presents the Final Four episode

Dimitris Itoudis, Mike Batiste remember their Panathinaikos successes on The Crossover

Tarik Biberovic joined by two surprise guests on pre-Final Four EuroLeague & Friends podcast

Cedi Osman takes center stage on the pre-Final Four EuroLeague & Friends podcast

Mike James appears on the EuroLeague & Friends podcast... with a surprise guest!

Playoffs MVP Sasha Vezenkov joins the pre-Final Four EuroLeague & Friends podcast

J.R. Holden, David Vanterpool reflect on CSKA's 2006 title run on The Crossover

The EuroLeague & Friends gang are joined by MVP Kendrick Nunn

Xavi Pascual, Boniface N'Dong remember 2010 title triumph on The Crossover