Time flies in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge, and we're getting ready for a three-day Round 12 slate, with one game Wednesday, four Thursday and five more Friday.
Remember, unlimited trades are once again available, so it's time to reset and load up your lineups with as many new players you'd like.
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Guard
Elijah Bryant, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (16.0 credits)
Bryant has been among the most productive guards in the EuroLeague since the calendar flipped to November, and that is reflected on the pricing list, as only Mike James checks in above Bryant. The Hapoel star averaged a meager 8.5 ppg across Rounds 5-9, but he has bounced back in a big way, averaging a sizzling 22.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 threes over the last three Rounds. Hapoel, per RotoWire's EuroLeague Team Stats page, is leading the league in points and Milan -- who will likely be shorthanded -- has not been too stout against guards, so Bryant is primed to maintain the momentum.
Nadir Hifi, Paris Basketball (14.0 credits)
Hifi continues pouring in the points, and he currently leads the league in points per game at 21.4 -- 1.5 more than the next player on the list, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot. Hifi is coming off a 17-point, five-rebound, five-assist game against Valencia, and he has been so good that the 17 points tied his fewest in a game this season. Hifi made just 32.2 percent of his shots from the field over the last five Rounds, which is not ideal when it comes to fantasy point totals. But as long as he has volume Hifi will find a way to get points.
Tyler Dorsey, Olympiacos Piraeus (11.5 credits)
Dorsey has been on fire, and he's coming off an impressive double-game week in which he racked up 55 points, six rebounds and four assists while shooting 19-for-32 from the field (59.4 percent) and 8-for-17 from three-point range (47.1 percent). Even if Dorsey has a down game from time to time, he is one of those players who should remain rostered -- particularly with the really unfortunate injury to Keenan Evans. Dorsey has not finished with fewer than 11 points in the scoring column, and he has also notched 18 points on seven occasions, and he sits fourth in the league in scoring with 18.5 points per game.
Aleksa Avramovic, Dubai Basketball (8.3 credits)
Avramovic has appeared in just two games for Dubai, but that has been more than enough to show he's going to be a key factor. He debuted with a 17-point effort in a win over Red Star and he followed that up with a 16-point, three-rebound, seven-assist, performance in a victory over Zalgiris. Two games aren't enough to fully evaluate what Avramovic brings to the table, and defenses will adjust, but his first two games were so good -- and came against two of the stingier defenses -- that it's impossible to overlook him at this price tag.
Forward
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (12.0 credits)
Luwawu-Cabarrot has simply been one of the best players in the league this season, and the numbers speak for themselves. He ranked sixth among forwards in EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge points (75.10) over the last four Rounds, and going back a bit further, fourth over the previous seven (138.40). His consistency on a game-to-game basis is notable, and the best example of that consistency is his scoring ability, as he has not finished with fewer than 16 points in a game. He brings an excellent floor, doesn't seem to be slowing down and he is still only the 16th priciest option at his position.
Roman Sorkin, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (11.7 credits)
We're riding the hot hand and sticking with Sorkin as one of our recommendations for this Round 12. The Maccabi star has been on a roll with nine straight double-digit outings, and he came agonizingly close to his first double-double in Round 11, putting up 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a win over Bayern. Over the last three Rounds, no forward in the EuroLeague accrued more points than Sorkin (66.20), even with teammates Jaylen Hoard and T.J. Leaf not far behind.
Ercan Osmani, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (9.0 credits)
Osmani enjoyed an excellent start to the season, averaging 15.3 ppg over his first four contests. Even though he reached double digits just three times over the last seven contests, and his numbers have dipped compared to the aforementioned stretch, there is reason to believe in a turnaround. The playing time remains strong, he should be past the shoulder injury that bothered him before and some opportunities will be open for Efes with Shane Larkin -- as you can see on RotoWire's EuroLeague Injury Report -- sidelined several weeks. Plus, Osmani did average 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists over his last five outings.
Armel Traore, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (8.8 credits)
Traore ranks second among forwards in EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge points over the last three Rounds (64.50), ahead of players such as Sasha Vezenkov, Jaylen Hoard and Filip Petrusev. The playing time will ultimately determine Traore's upside, but as long as the minutes remain in the upper 20s it looks like he is going to give a lot at a relatively low cost.
Center
Moses Wright, Zalgiris Kaunas (12.7 credits)
Wright ranks third in total fantasy points over the last three Rounds with 46.90 -- behind only Kenneth Faried, who put up 49.50 despite playing in just two of those, and Nikola Milutinov's whopping 75.00. Milutinov is one of the best players in the league and a must-start if you have the credits for him. If you're looking for a more affordable option, Wright could be the one. He averaged 12.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over his last five appearances and posted two double-doubles over his last three. Wright has reached double digits in seven straight outings -- a span in which he's shooting 59.6 percent from the floor.
Kenneth Faried, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (10.1 credits)
Panathinaikos is still down Mathias Lessort and Richaun Holmes, and even if Omer Yurtseven (thigh) returns, Faried should remain busy. The former Denver Nuggets star has embraced his latest opportunity, posting a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double against Paris and following that up with a 16-point, eight-rebound showing against Real Madrid. Faried could move to a bench role once Panathinaikos' frontcourt gets healthier, but enjoy the ride for the time being.
Head Coach
Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (8.7 credits)
Hapoel have been one of the best teams in the league this season. We'll ride their strong form and back them up against a Milan team that could be down all kinds of key players. He's among the more expensive head coaches, but that's to be expected for one leading the team that heads into Round 12 atop the EuroLeague standings.
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