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 tight decisions, bold recommendations, and just enough good‑natured arguing to keep longtime listeners smiling. Among this week’s hot topics? Maccabi’s changed frontcourt rotation. Frankie explains that the production ceiling is too big to ignore, as injuries have shoehorned some players into bigger roles, while Vasiliki initially challenges Frankie's math, but comes around.

From Maccabi to Monaco, the hosts shift to another rotation that has changed recently, with Elie Okobo and Matthew Strazel standing strong and outplaying their price since Mike James was hurt. Frankie issues a clear recommendation: Stay away from Kevin Punter. And Vasilki wonders about Nando De Colo's upside. Between matchup concerns, recent dips, and the opportunity cost of their price tags, the hosts outline why two of the biggest names in the league are simply not worth the investment. But it’s not all warnings.

The episode features a few strong endorsements. Among them are Matthias Lessort, Carlik Jones and Oded Kattash. One of the most entertaining segments arrives when Frankie poses the question listeners didn’t know they needed: Is Sarunas Jasikevicius using tricks he learned from Zeljko Obradovic in his recent Fenerbahce run? Vasiliki doesn’t dismiss it. And the result is a fascinating discussion about when to peak, the first-place curse and what Fenerbahce can do to avoid it.

As always, the episode wraps with Get Featured, Get Rewarded, where the hosts react to the wildest, boldest and most enthusiastic fan submissions of the week. With a three‑turn round on the horizon, the predictions are even spicier — and the reactions even funnier.

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 room for mistakes. If you’re trying to stay ahead (or catch up), this is the kind of episode you don’t skip.

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, are one of the most respected groups in the game. And the timing could not have been better. Bill returned just after the Greek derby between Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus.

As always, the episode opens with a look back at Round 30. Vasiliki expresses concern about AS Monaco head coach Vassilis Spanoulis, while Bill explains why Saben Lee of Anadolu Efes Istanbul – one of the more popular fantasy picks – may be a question mark in Round 31. The conversation then shifted to injuries, including whether Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos – described by Bill as “the fantasy GOAT” – will return to action. If he does, many lineups across the game will change immediately to fit him in.

Bill, Vasiliki and Javi then revealed their lineups. Bill and Vasiliki went all‑in on Elijah Bryant as a potential T3 option if things break unexpectedly. Javi was the only one to select a player from T1, choosing Virtus Bologna center Bruno Fernando as his primary captain ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. Javi also led a fun segment with a pack of Panini EuroLeague Official Collection cards, and all three hosts broke down their captain and coach strategies — with Vasiliki, as usual, taking a different approach than everyone else.

The episode was packed with insights, laughter and strong opinions. Episode No. 21 should give fantasy managers both entertainment and plenty to think about. Don’t miss this week’s podcast. Listen to their advice and use it wisely to build your best lineup in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge!