S2 Ep8: Why You SHOULDN'T Panic and Sell After Bad Games
This Fantasy Challenge Podcast covers the rollercoaster of EuroLeague fantasy management in a double-round week. We discuss whether it’s smart to keep underperforming players like Elijah Bryant after a rough game. We reveal our roster changes and captain choices, focusing on key players from home teams Baskonia, Madrid, and Partizan. Tune in for tips on navigating tricky rounds, avoiding overre...
17m Dec 12, 2024
17m
S2 Ep7: Big MOVES or Steady STRATEGY? UNLIMITED TRADES Debate
The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast breaks down Round 11 with top picks, budget gems, and transfer tips to boost your lineup!
23m Dec 12, 2024
23m
S2 Ep6: Next FANTASY breakout STARS
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22m Dec 12, 2024
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S2 Ep5: Sasha VEZENKOV on Popular Picks and Big Risks
Join us in the latest episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, where we break down last week’s top performances and set up winning strategies for the upcoming matchups! Special guest and former EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov joins the conversation, sharing his expert fantasy insights and some humorous reactions to our team choices (yes, he noticed when we didn’t pick him!). From sle...
24m Dec 12, 2024
24m
S2 Ep4: FANTASY TEAM REBUILD
In this episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, the hosts review their recent performances and discuss strategies for the upcoming rounds. One of the biggest additions to the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge universe this season is the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast. The weekly podcast will be hosted by fantasy experts Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo. Sachs and Gancedo will occ...
19m Dec 12, 2024
19m
S2 Ep3: TOO MANY CREDITS? Should we keep Ataman?
In Round 4 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge, all eyes are on Ergin Ataman as he leads Panathinaikos against Real Madrid. With his strategic expertise and history of success, Ataman becomes a key focus for fantasy players looking to optimize their rosters. Explore the best captain choices, roster picks, and expert tips to gain an edge in this exciting EuroLeague fantasy round.
23m Dec 05, 2024
23m
S2 Ep2: Time to get rid of the MVP? Sasha Vezenkov DEBATE
Time to get rid of the MVP? Sasha Vezenkov DEBATE
23m Dec 05, 2024
23m
S2 Ep1: Mike James OUT? Sasha Vezenkov IN
The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is back for Season 2 with production upgrades and a new co-host! Vasiliki Karamouza of Sport 24 in Greece will join Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo of Euroleague.net as a regular host to share her insights on everyone’s favorite Turkish Airlines EuroLeague companion contest. Vasiliki and Frankie share the mic in Episode 1 to detail the new rule changes...
19m Dec 05, 2024
19m
S1 Ep33: The curse will be broken!
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 g...
20m May 07, 2024
20m
S1 Ep32: Do as I say, not as I do
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 im...
25m Apr 29, 2024
25m
S1 Ep31: 'What time is it, Javi?'
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...
24m Apr 22, 2024
24m
S1 Ep30: Who is your play-in captain?
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 ...
22m Apr 15, 2024
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S1 Ep29: Closing out the regular season
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...
24m Apr 09, 2024
24m
S1 Ep28: Do you celebrate 4th place?
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 ...
23m Apr 02, 2024
23m
S1 Ep27: The Gancedo Jinx lives on
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 Jin...
24m Mar 27, 2024
24m
S1 Ep26: We should all have Shane Clyburn!
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 seaso...
23m Mar 12, 2024
23m
S1 Ep25: Where in the World is Javier Gancedo?
Round 27 was a strong one for the co-hosts of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast. Can Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs keep it up this week? Despite Gancedo being on the other side of the Atlantic, they bring you Episode No. 25 of the podcast! What can you expect to hear this week aside from which players they consider must adds? How about players to avoid, thoughts on Aleksa Avramovic’s...
21m Mar 05, 2024
21m
S1 Ep24: Window or aisle?
With the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague returning after a two-week hiatus and the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge allowing unlimited trades ahead of Round 27, this week’s EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast arrives just in time! Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs share their rebuilt teams and discuss the must-own players and the must-see games in Round 27. See which players both chose (there weren’t ...
16m Feb 27, 2024
16m
S1 Ep23: Fantasy Challenge Podcast with special guest Sasha Vezenkov
With no games in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this week, it was a perfect time to welcome an old friend to the Fantasy Challenge Podcast. Reigning EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, is a long time EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge player and hopped on the podcast to discuss the game with cohosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs. Vezenkov shared the ...
15m Feb 20, 2024
15m
S1 Ep22: Meet the stars
With a break from games in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, your favorite podcast hosts are back to review the season so far. EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs will share the biggest risers, hardest fallers and most-owned players in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge this season. What lessons can be learned from the fact that only one mid-season signi...
19m Feb 13, 2024
19m
S1 Ep21: The storm before the quiet
With unlimited trades and a two-week hiatus just around the corner, Round 26 could be a pivotal time for EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers. Thus, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are here to talk you through the right moves to make. Both are coming off very good weeks – they averaged more than 200 points between them! With teams so hot, what are the best moves? Is Shane Larkin must-own thi...
20m Feb 05, 2024
20m
S1 Ep20: Tinkering with our teams
The double-round week is back! We will escort January out and welcome February in with 18 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games, which make for a tumultuous time in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. Fortunately, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are back with another edition of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast to discuss the most topics. The return to the courts of Nikola Mirotic, injuries ...
21m Jan 30, 2024
21m
S1 Ep19: Bouncing back!
As Frankie and Javi attempt to repeat their strong performances from Round 21, they discuss whether Nikola Milutinov is the center to own right now, who they like in this week’s matchup of fantasy all-stars (Mike James vs. Shane Larkin), the potential of Chima Moneke against Valencia and the difficulty choosing coaches. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever podcasts are available for ideas about ...
20m Jan 24, 2024
20m
S1 Ep18: Recovering from disaster
They never saw it coming... Co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs come off an abysmal round in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge and now must regroup. The question is how? Fans of the game of course know that there is always value available and you just have to look in the right places. Heading into Round 22, some of that value could come from the expected absences of key players due to in...
20m Jan 16, 2024
20m
S1 Ep17: The return of Shurna!
Entering a historic week for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge, co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs called in a big reinforcement for episode No. 17 of the Fantasy Challenge Podcast: EuroCup Finals MVP John Shurna of Dreamland Gan Canaria. A serious fantasy player, Shurna was the right man to talk to in a week where there are unlimited fantasy trades, coming off a two-round week and headin...
28m Jan 08, 2024
28m
S1 Ep16: Entering a pivotal period
The new year begins with a bang with Rounds 18 and 19 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague being played out during the first week of January. It is the beginning of a pivotal period in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/M4qlC31YrphXL370QSq6OOR?domain=euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net) where the best managers could separate themselves from the pack, just a...
20m Jan 02, 2024
20m
S1 Ep15: Javi takes a big risk
Round 17 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague sees seven games on Thursday and only two on Friday – and that makes for some interesting approaches to building your team EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team. Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are taking different approaches to this conundrum. Among the other burning fantasy topics are what players to target in the derby of Istanbul between Fenerbahce ...
20m Dec 27, 2023
20m
S1 Ep14: Addressing the burning topics
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague features 18 games this week in an exciting two rounds, in what could be a defining period in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. Hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs Podcast have identified a handful of topics you should be aware of, potential pitfalls to avoid and opportunities to seize upon as you make your teams. Among the burning fantasy topics, they address ...
18m Dec 18, 2023
18m
S1 Ep13: The perfect time for a restart
This season, the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge introduced a new twist in which at certain points during the season, unlimited trades would be permitted. This week, as the season enters Round 14, is one of them and accordingly, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are ready to help you with burning fantasy questions.
22m Dec 11, 2023
22m
S1 Ep12: Talking injuries with Arale
With co-host Javier Gancedo gallivanting around Europe, the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast welcomed back Arale Weisberg, the head of the basketball desk at Walla! Sport, for his second guest appearance of the season. Host Frankie Sachs and Weisberg discussed the rash of injuries that have hit several EuroLeague teams this week and offered suggestions on how to handle them.
16m Dec 05, 2023
16m
S1 Ep11: Back in the saddle again
The original EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast hosts are back in the saddle together for Episode No. 11, which corresponds with Round 11 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. In this week's episode, Javi Gancedo and Frankie Sachs will also discuss the impact of Tuesday's game between Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Real Madrid, which will not count for the Fantasy Challenge and wh...
17m Nov 28, 2023
17m
S1 Ep10: A new outlook
The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is back for Round 10 of the regular season and this week, with co-host Javier Gancedo away partying, we have another member of the Euroleague.net (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/pO9tCAD8X2sZJ2N6Vf8IHMr?domain=euroleague.net/) staff in his place. Geoff Gillingham joins Frankie Sachs and brings with him a different outlook on how to build fantasy teams.
16m Nov 24, 2023
16m
S1 Ep9: Preparing for two rounds
The two-round week of games for November arrives and with it many different questions and approaches for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. Fortunately, Fantasy Challenge Podcast hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are here to offer help. Which teams play twice at home this week? Should you think about Round 9 games when choosing your lineup for Round 8? What injuries have created huge opport...
17m Nov 24, 2023
17m
S1 Ep8: Round 7 with Ismail Senol
It's a three-man pod as Round 7 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague approaches with basketball journalist extraordinaire Ismail Senol from Turkey joining co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs. There are lots of laughs and no shortage of fantasy insights as the three of them review what has worked well so far this season and they make their picks for Round 7.
20m Nov 24, 2023
20m
S1 Ep7: Get your game on
As the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague moves toward its second month and the thick of the season, so does the Fantasy Challenge Podcast with co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs, who cover a lot of ground this week, from the top players of the moment to an anecdote about the great Riccardo Pittis dating from the game's origins.
14m Nov 24, 2023
14m
S1 Ep6: Fenerbahce's Nick Calathes
Round 5 brings unlimited trading to the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. In order to help him improve his struggling team, podcast host Javier Gancedo looked for help around the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and got it from Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul star Nick Calathes, who joins the show to make suggestions and build a brand new, more competitive lineup.
14m Nov 24, 2023
14m
S1 Ep5: The first double-round week
To prep EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers for the season's first double-round week, Javier Gancedo is joined by a special guest Michalis Stefanou, a writer for Eurohoops.net (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/1M8iCERKX2uloM39niZrE9i?domain=eurohoops.net) and an enthusiast of the fantasy game, so much so that he came within a fraction of winning an entire round last season, when he shared a ...
16m Nov 24, 2023
16m
S1 Ep4: EuroCup Finals MVP John Shurna
Javier Gancedo is joined by special guest John Shurna (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VYdpCBB1X2FDJB76AtNyy_B?domain=euroleaguebasketball.net) , a reigning BKT EuroCup champion for Dreamland Gran Canaria. Shurna, who was the MVP of last season’s EuroCup Finals, is a devoted Fantasy Challenge manager – but in EuroLeague only! Follow their conversation to find out what kind of Fantasy Challeng...
17m Nov 24, 2023
17m
S1 Ep3: Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to Turkish Airlines EuroLeague fans! The 2023-24 season tips off this week and the hosts of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast are ready to celebrate. In this week’s episode, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs unveil the rosters for their teams. How do you think they did?
18m Nov 24, 2023
18m
S1 Ep2: The best pre-season bargains
Hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are joined by a special guest. Arale Weisberg is the head of the basketball desk at Walla! Sport in Israel and, more importantly, a fantasy basketball junkie! The three of them choose some of the best bargains in the game, in their opinion, as we all put together our fantasy teams in anticipation of opening night next week.
15m Nov 24, 2023
15m
S1 Ep1: Introducing the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast
One of the biggest additions to the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge universe this season is the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast. The weekly podcast will be hosted by EuroLeague.net (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/Cwq4C68YxvhPlQ5n6U6Hyw9?domain=euroleague.net) fantasy experts Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo, who co-created the game in 2004. Sachs and Gancedo will occasionally be joined by ...
13m Nov 24, 2023
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