EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast

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 fantasy experts Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo, who co-created the game in 2004. Sachs and Gancedo will occasionally be joined by other EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge experts and enthusiasts, plus surprise guests.

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May 12, 2026 31 mins
The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast returns for Episode 29 as Frankie Sachs, Javier Gancedo and Vasiliki Karamouza break down the decisive Game 5 showdown between Valencia Basket and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. From must-have fantasy picks and Playoffs MVP debates to high-risk differentials and Final Four predictions, everything comes down to one final night of Playoff basketball.
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The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast continues its playoff run with Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo of EuroLeague.net back alongside Sport 24’s Vasiliki Karamouza, fresh from a memorable week in Valencia that finally included seeing Javi in real life. Reunited and fully in postseason mode, the trio dives straight into what Games 1 and 2 revealed — and what Games 3 and 4 could still change. 

They open by naming their “winn...

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Episode No. 27 puts postseason strategy under the microscope The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast officially shifts into playoff mode with Episode No. 27, as co-hosts Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo of EuroLeague.net set the strategic tone for the weeks ahead. 

Frankie and Javi tackle three questions every EuroLeague is asking right now: Which series is most likely to end in a sweep? Which matchup feels destined to go the...

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Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Postseason mode is activated      

Champions are celebrated, new teams revealed and plenty of playful chaos as the fantasy season turns the page The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast officially turns the page to postseason play, as co-hosts Javier Gancedo and the sharp-dressed Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net team up with Sport 24’s Vasiliki Karamouza for a celebratory episode packed with awards, p...

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The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast returns with Episode 25 as the regular season reaches its final chapter. With Round 38 ahead, Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo break down the biggest decisions fantasy managers face - from navigating playoff uncertainty to identifying players who can swing leagues at the last moment. 

MVP predictions take center stage, with both hosts locking in their picks as the race goes down to the ...

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For the first time ever, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport24’s Vasiliki Karamouza go live to deliver the latest fantasy news ahead of a decisive two-round week. Help get your fantasy team up to snub with the latest news and insight, delivered with some wit and humor. 

Among the topics planned are the winners, losers and question marks from last week’s games, a review of the latest injuries, some play...

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Can SARAS and Fenerbahçe finally break the CURSE? | Nunn and Ataman DILEMMA | Fantasy podcast Frankie and Vasiliki return to navigate the chaos of Episode No. 22 The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is back with Episode No. 22, and after a week of unlimited trades, things get complicated fast.

Co‑hosts Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport24’s Vasiliki Karamouza return for a two‑person strategy session packed with tig...

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The double round is here - and this is where Fantasy seasons are won (or lost). 

DubaiHoopsGuy joins Javi and Vasiliki to break it all down in a way that actually helps: who feels safe, where the real upside is, and which picks could quietly hurt your team.

From big calls around Vezenkov, Nunn and Musa, to sneaky value plays, injuries, and captain decisions - everything is on the table. 

Two rounds, tons of variables, and no roo...

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Episode No. 21 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge podcast featured a returning guest: Bill Papayfantis from The White Mambas. He joined EuroLeague.net’s Javier Gancedo and Sport24’s Vasiliki Karamouza to break down what worked in Round 30 and what to expect in a highly tactical Round 31, which features three turns and plenty of lineup possibilities. The White Mambas, backed by an outstanding Greek‑speaking fantasy community,...

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Episode 20 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast brings a special edition featuring Lazar Hristov of Fantasy Masteri, one of the winners of the “Be Our Guest” campaign and the voice behind one of the fastest-growing fantasy communities in the game.

Joined by Javier Gancedo and Vasiliki Karamouza, the trio reviews Round 29 before turning full focus to the Greek derby between Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos AKTOR Ath...

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This week’s EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is built around one question that every manager is asking: To Hayes-Davis or not to Hayes-Davis? Nigel Hayes-Davis arrives with instant hype after a cup MVP performance and clear “only way is up” talk, but there’s also that classic fantasy fear: when something looks too perfect, it sometimes isn’t. The panel breaks down why the matchup vs Paris could be ideal (fast pace, lots o...

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The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast is back with Episode 18, delivering a data-driven deep dive into Round 28. Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs are joined once again by Sport24’s Vasiliki Karamouza, with special guests Nikos Tsolakis and Prodromos Boutis from the Greek-language Shot Clock Podcast, bringing analytics, trends and strong opinions to the table. The expanded panel tackles the biggest fantasy questions of the w...

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From surprise winners to lingering Partizan question marks, the Fantasy Challenge Podcast delivers the key insights managers need for Rounds 26 and 27. 

Javier Gancedo, Frankie Sachs and Vasiliki Karamouza break down winners and losers, tackle the strategic headache of a nine-game Tuesday slate, and spotlight Braian Angola as a potential midweek differentiator in Virtus–ASVEL. Along the way, Partizan’s risk-reward plays come u...

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The former MVP drops fantasy wisdom as the hosts tackle Tuesday lineup stress, Round 23–24 fallout, and a Final Four question. 

Episode 16 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast arrives ahead of a tricky Round 25 — and it does so with one of the community’s favorite voices. 

⭐ Sasha Vezenkov, the 2022–23 MVP and current league leader in PIR, joins the show for his monthly “Sasha’s Corner” segment. The Olympiacos Piraeus st...

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Javi’s Lucky Break, Vasiliki’s Jinx & Must-Haves for Rounds 23–24 Double Trouble

Get set for a blockbuster double round in the EuroLeague and the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge!
Co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs, joined by Sport24’s Vasiliki Karamouza, return for Episode 15 to tackle the chaos of nine Tuesday games and the strategic nightmares awaiting managers in Rounds 23 and 24.

With a packed slate ahead, the cr...

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From fantasy steals to center surprises, the hosts crunch numbers and share secrets for Round 22 success.
 
Get ready for a short but action-packed week in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge! Co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza return to break down all the key storylines ahead of Round 22 – and this time, Frankie gives a lesson on why mathematics matters in fantasy...

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Round 17 brought total chaos to EuroLeague Fantasy Basketball, and this episode breaks down everything you need to know before the crucial Unlimited Trades round. Injuries, rotation changes, coaching shake-ups, and risky scheduling around Christmas have made this one of the most dangerous fantasy weeks of the season. Kevin Punter stole the spotlight with a historic performance, exploding for massive fantasy points in a triple-...
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In this episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, Frankie Sachs, Vasiliki Karamouza, and special guest Arale Weisberg break down three Fantasy decisions that matter ahead of the BIG double week! Lonnie Walker leads the discussion. His recent performances show a clear evolution - less reliance on perimeter shooting, more downhill pressure, and a growing all-around Fantasy floor. The panel explains what changed and wh...
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This week on the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, we dive into the totally unpredictable Serbian Derby, break down the rematch of last season’s championship game, and ask the big question: Is it finally Lonnie Time? 

Frankie Sachs, Javi Gancedo, and Vasiliki Karamouza review the biggest fantasy winners and traps from Round 14, discuss standout performances from players like Elie Okobo, Sylvain Francisco, Leandro Bo...
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Welcome to the wildest week of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge! In this Round 14 preview, we break down the Coaching Earthquake in Belgrade and Milan - and what it means for your fantasy team. We also recap a rollercoaster Round 13: cheers to Kendrick Nunn for saving the week, and a moment of silence for anyone who captained Nick Weiler-Babb (minus 11… ouch 📉). 

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👑 The Hype Train: Is Silven Franci...
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