Episodes

  • 33: The curse will be broken!

    33: The curse will be broken!
    May 7 2024
    We have arrived at the last three games before the 2024 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four and they are all of the win-or-go-home variety. No road team has ever won a Game 5 before, but EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs believe now is the time for the curse to be broken.

    Choosing the ultimate EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge lineup with only three games presents challenges and Javi and Frankie are here to break down the tactics they are using and to share which players they feel you must own… and which are the biggest risks. And as a bonus, they pick their winners for each game. Listen to episode No. 34 of your favorite EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast before finalizing your roster!
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    20 mins
  • 32: Do as I say, not as I do

    32: Do as I say, not as I do
    Apr 29 2024
    As we enter the second week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs, there are many difficult decisions to make for EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers. There are only four Game 3's on tap and it is possible that by the end of the week, there could be only three Game 4's! With that in mind, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs share some thoughts on each playoff series.

    How might injuries impact your selections? Can you afford to use two Turn 2 centers? Will Jan Vesley turn things around? Gancedo and Sachs touch on all of those topics and more. Get ready for the second week of the playoffs with episode No. 33 of your favorite fantasy basketball podcast.
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    25 mins
  • 31: 'What time is it, Javi?'

    31: 'What time is it, Javi?'
    Apr 22 2024
    It’s playoff time! And that, in itself, brings new obstacles to EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers. On the one hand, fewer players to choose from. On the other, no easy games; no easy points. Moreso than ever before, in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs, every game matters! The co-hosts of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs, are here to help you navigate through these playoff predicaments.

    The two jump from series to series, discussing the big names and the underpriced sleepers, to make sure you have thought through all the angles before finalizing your fantasy teams. Get ready for the playoffs with episode No. 32 of your favorite fantasy basketball podcast.
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    24 mins
  • 30: Who is your play-in captain?

    30: Who is your play-in captain?
    Apr 15 2024
    Do-or-die games? Only four teams to choose from? What should we do? Well, EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are here to help you through the Play-In Showdown. The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast will breakdown the games, share some tips and guide you toward fantasy success!

    Any move could be the difference between domination and disaster, so you must choose wisely from captain to bench. Who are the best centers in the Play-In Showdown? Is Shane Larkin a must-own player? Is Lorenzo Brown worth the gamble? Gancedo and Sachs tackle these topics and much more.
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    22 mins
  • 29: Closing out the regular season

    29: Closing out the regular season
    Apr 9 2024
    Round 34 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season is a tricky one for EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers. Some teams have everything to play for. Some have nothing but pride. And there are teams whose fate may change before they take the floor on Friday, leaving fantasy managers to roll the dice. That’s where co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs step in.

    Gancedo and Sachs look at all nine games in Round 34 and break down their meaning for the clubs and for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. They also recommend which players to grab from those matchups and which to steer clear of. It’s the prefect companion for all Fantasy Challenge managers as you build your rosters.

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    24 mins
  • 28: Do you celebrate 4th place?

    28: Do you celebrate 4th place?
    Apr 2 2024
    After EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-host Javier Gancedo showed his credentials by finishing fourth overall in the Round 32 weekly rankings, he is back with Frankie Sachs to reflect on his big week and to look ahead to Round 33. And with the race to reach the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs and Play-In Showdown running hot, there is plenty to pay attention to.

    Should you hang on to MVP for March, Wade Baldwin? What about the man of the moment, Nigel Hayes-Davis? Who is worth owning in the derby of Istanbul? Has the time arrived for Edmond Sumner? Should you take Nando De Colo for his visit to Valencia? Javi and Frankie give their takes on these questions and more, so tune in to prepare for the penultimate week of the regular season.
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    23 mins
  • 27: The Gancedo Jinx lives on

    27: The Gancedo Jinx lives on
    Mar 27 2024
    In the midst of the stretch run in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season, the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge allows unlimited trades this week as we enter Round 32. EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs step up to assess the situation, discuss how they constructed their teams and to shine a light on some under-the-radar values.
    Is the Gancedo Jinx what has caused Aleksa Avramovic’s output to drop? Who might be affected next? Why is it important to have players from Wednesday night’s Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Valencia Basket? Should you avoid players from Real Madrid? Tune in now to hear their takes on all those topics and more. Join the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge community and get the best advice on the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast.
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    24 mins
  • 26: We should all have Shane Clyburn!

    26: We should all have Shane Clyburn!
    Mar 12 2024
    With world traveler Javier Gancedo slowly getting closer to Euroleague Basketball headquarters, he and EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-host Frankie Sachs sat down to prepare for one of the trickier rounds of the regular season. Episode 26 of the podcast looks ahead to Round 29 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season and tries to examine all the potential pitfalls.

    Which of this season’s star guards should you – and should you not – have this week? Who are the best players in the cheapest price ranges? What players should you avoid? And what are Javi and Frankie doing? The answers to all these questions will be answered, plus more! Join the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge community and get the best advice on the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast.
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    23 mins