BasketNews and Basketball Champions League Launch Fantasy League

MIES (Switzerland) - BasketNews has partnered with the Basketball Champions League, supported by Ameresco SUNEL, to officially launch the BCL Fantasy League, available exclusively on BasketNews. Fans can create super teams and manage their rosters for a chance to win monthly prizes, with the grand prize being a trip to the BCL Final Four with full accommodation.

The fantasy league comprises two game modes:

- **Classic (Budget) Mode**: Participants build a roster under a strict budget while managing player performance, injuries, and market values. Wildcards can be used strategically to gain advantages.

- **Draft Mode**: Players set up private leagues and take turns selecting athletes, with each player available only once per league, adding a layer of competition to the draft.

Interested fans can join and start building their teams at fantasy.basketnews.com. Each participant has a €10,000,000 budget for assembling a team of 10 players—comprising 4 guards, 4 forwards, and 2 centers. Scoring is based on individual efficiency points (EFF), adjusted by 10% depending on the team's win or loss.

In reviewing standout players from Gameday 1, Khalif Battle of Cibona led all with 33 EFF, scoring 32 points with 5 assists while shooting 75%. Priced at €850k, he remains a bargain option for managers. Unicaja's Willy Hernangomez, with a strong performance of 32 EFF in just 20 minutes, is valued at €1.58m and owned by 32% of managers.

Abdoulaye N'Doye of SIG Strasbourg scored 30 EFF, showcasing 15 points and 10 assists without a turnover, but he is currently unowned. Gytis Radzevicius from Rytas Vilnius recorded 30 EFF with a double-double, now priced at €1.57m, and is expected to gain popularity. Meanwhile, Adama Sanogo from Holon contributed 29 EFF through 22 points and 13 rebounds at a cost of €1.45m.

The top manager after the first term, identified as Termatzis, scored 203.85 points with a capital gain of €250k. Their lineup included standout players such as Radzevicius, who was designated as Triple Captain, resulting in a remarkable 99 points from that choice.

Given fewer games this week, strategies may need adjustments, making it less favorable for playing a Bench Boost. Unlimited transfers are available, but utilizing the Triple Captain chip strategically may be the most advantageous move. For managers looking to make impactful selections, Marcus Keene of Trabzonspor, fresh off a 26 EFF performance, could be a worthwhile target.