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Fantasy tips, Round 22: Many players on the rise!
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After a busy start to 2024 with back-to-back double-round weeks, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague enters Round 22 with five games on Thursday and another four on Friday.
As such, all EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers should have more time to analyze their rosters and make the right moves.
Looking ahead to the latest set of fixtures, I have some ideas about which players can help you in Round 22 and beyond. Here are my five recommendations for this upcoming round.
Rokas Giedraitis, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (11.5 credits)
Everything seems to be lining up for Giedraitis to play well in Round 22. He faces Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, his former team; Zvezda plays at home; and Giedraitis has been sensational lately, getting a PIR of 17 or more in each of his team's last four games. What's not to like?
Dyshawn Pierre, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (9.9 credits)
Nigel Hayes-Davis is set to be sidelined for several weeks, which gives Pierre an opportunity to have an increased role on offense. In Fenerbahce's first game without Hayes-Davis, Pierre had 15 points, 10 rebounds and a PIR of 29. He’s a very solid option right under the 10-credit mark.
Elijah Bryant, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (9.1 credits)
Bryant missed eight games due to injury but didn't need much time to find his feet again, as he’s stepped up in Will Clyburn's absence. In the last four games, Bryant has averaged 14.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and a PIR of 19.5. His value has skyrocketed in 2024, however he’s still affordable at 9.1 credits.
Sylvain Francisco, FC Bayern Munich (10.5 credits)
Francisco is coming off a career-best game against Fenerbahce, in which he had 21 points and a PIR of 27. He hit 3 free throws to force overtime, too. In the last six games, Francisco has posted 12.8 points, 3.5 assists and a PIR of 16.2, all while playing less than 20 minutes per night. An interesting choice.
Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos Piraeus (13.5 credits)
Milutinov does not need to score much to get a high PIR, as he showed in Round 21 against Baskonia. He finished the game with 12 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks and a PIR of 31, having taken just 9 two-point shots. Olympiacos will lean on his effectiveness against a physical team like Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv.