Launch of BCL Fantasy League by BasketNews and Basketball Champions League

MIES (Switzerland) - BasketNews and the Basketball Champions League, powered by Ameresco SUNEL, have launched the BCL Fantasy League, exclusively hosted on BasketNews. Fans can build their own super teams and manage their rosters, with the chance to win monthly prizes and a grand prize trip to the BCL Final Four.

The league features two main game modes: Classic (Budget) Mode, which allows players to create a roster within a €10,000,000 budget while managing player market values and team performance, and Draft Mode, where players can form private leagues and select players in turns, with each BCL star available only once per league.

Participants can sign up at fantasy.basketnews.com, where they will have a budget to select 10 players from three positions: 4 guards, 4 forwards, and 2 centers. The scoring system is based on a player's efficiency points (EFF), adjusted by 10% based on game outcomes.

Choosing a captain is crucial as this player scores 200% of their points for the week, so it’s essential to select someone likely to perform well. Recommended captains for this week include Willy Hernangomez, Ricky Rubio, Frank Bartley, Nicolas Laprovittola, Arturas Gudaitis, and Kendrick Perry. For those willing to take risks, Cibona's Rickey McGill offers potential value with an average of 17 EFF last season.

Expert picks have largely favored Hernangomez, who, at €1.5M, is the most expensive player in the game, selected by four out of five experts. Kay Bruhnke is the most selected player overall at 37%, a value pick at €1M, having achieved 17.8 EFF in the recent FIBA Intercontinental Cup.

Enabler players provide cost-effective options that can still score vital points. Notable picks include Adama Sanogo, who allows for a second center in the lineup, and Jordan Wright from BMA365 Bamberg Baskets, priced at €600K. Ludde Hakanson of Asisa Joventut is another budget-friendly option at €650K, though his playing time should be monitored.

For Gameday 1, a suggested roster includes Arturas Gudaitis (Rytas Vilnius), Adama Sanogo (Hapoel Maoz Daniel Holon), Kay Bruhnke (Rytas Vilnius), Nico Laprovittola (Asisa Joventut), and Frank Bartley (AEK BC) as captain.

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