Name: Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Javi’s center theory, Braian Angola buzz and wild fan predictions
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

This week’s EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast dives into Javi’s unconventional center philosophy, how to survive a nine‑game Tuesday, the best picks from Virtus–ASVEL, winners and losers of the week, Partizan uncertainties and early tips for Round 27 — plus a chaotic “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Javi’s center theory, Braian Angola buzz and wild fan predictions

It’s time for another packed episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast as 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) return to break down everything fantasy managers need to know ahead of a chaotic week featuring Rounds 26 and 27. No guests this week; just the trio at full strength, plenty of debates, and more than a few laughs.

The crew reveal their winners and losers of the week, including the rare “winner who didn’t even play” – a moment that sparks another round of laughter and a philosophical question about who exactly makes the rules here anyway. They also tackle the biggest strategic challenge of the week: a nine‑game Tuesday slate that forces managers to make nearly all of their decisions at once. Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki outline how to manage early locks and maintain roster flexibility when almost the entire round tips off on the same night.

From there, the focus shifts to the lone Wednesday matchup: [Virtus Bologna vs. ASVEL](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/virtus-bologna-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2025/260/). With only one game on the final day, targeting the right players becomes crucial. One name rises above the rest: [Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/braian-angola/010465/), who the hosts peg as a legitimate Turn 2 differentiator thanks to his price, skillset and mid‑week upside.

Frankie then introduces an unexpected twist: Javi’s very unconventional logic about centers, which even Javi struggles to explain. Frankie tries to apply logic, Vasiliki attempts to mediate, and listeners are invited to choose sides: Are you #TeamJavi or #TeamFrankie – while everyone agrees, of course, that they are #TeamVasiliki.

The show also digs into the risks and upside of Partizan’s [Bruno Fernando](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bruno-fernando/013667/) and [Cam Payne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cameron-payne/014213/), whose situations could swing fantasy matchups. Then the trio look ahead with important Round 27 teasers, each offering one early must‑have player managers should already be tracking.

As always, the episode wraps with the “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment, where the hosts react to some of the most outrageous listener predictions yet. Some are bold, some are outrageous – all are entertaining.

With all the regular features included – lineup reveals, strategy tips and plenty of banter – this week’s episode is a must‑listen for anyone trying to survive another double week and stay ahead of the curve in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.


From unexpected winners to Partizan question marks, the podcast covers every angle fantasy managers need this week

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v FC Barcelona (2026-02-06T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Virtus Bologna (2026-02-06T19:15:00.000Z)

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2026-02-06T19:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2026-02-06T19:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas (2026-02-06T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2026-02-05T19:45:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2026-02-05T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v AS Monaco (2026-02-05T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v Valencia Basket (2026-02-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Real Madrid (2026-02-05T16:00:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2026-02-04T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2026-02-03T19:05:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Paris Basketball (2026-02-03T19:30:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2026-02-03T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2026-02-03T19:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Real Madrid (2026-02-03T19:15:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2026-02-03T19:00:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v AS Monaco (2026-02-03T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Valencia Basket (2026-02-03T17:30:00.000Z)

Dubai Basketball v Olympiacos Piraeus (2026-02-03T16:00:00.000Z)