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 “winners” from the opening games. Vasiliki leads with Facundo Campazzo, pointing to his command and impact with All-EuroLeague center Walter Tavares injured. Javi follows with Nicolo Melli, highlighting his steady two-way value and playoff reliability. Frankie rounds out the segment with Mike James, backing the superstar for his leadership, even after being ejected in Game 2.

Attention then shifts to the biggest question marks ahead. Javi flags Nate Reuvers, Frankie circles Talen Horton-Tucker, whose upside is obvious but his outside shooting remains a concern. Vasiliki names Kevarrius Hayes, especially with injury woes on the Monaco roster. That uncertainty fuels a wider playoff outlook debate. Javi and Vasiliki expect a fast finish, predicting mostly sweeps and no more than nine games left in the season. Frankie takes the over, betting on more resistance. The Playoffs MVP conversation brings the episode’s liveliest exchange. Frankie and Javi favor Campazzo, while Vasiliki credits Ergin Ataman. Frankie argues Panathinaikos was lucky to win Game 2 and points to the free-throw numbers as evidence — quickly adding that “it’s better to be lucky than to be good” — as Javi remains uncharacteristically quiet.

All three reveal their Game 3 teams and, notably, land on the same head coach: Georgios Bartzokas. Given Vasiliki’s head coach history — including a miss in Game 2 — Frankie and Javi openly worry that Vasiliki’s pick may have jinxed the Reds. The episode closes with “Get Featured, Get Rewarded,” featuring a hypothetical FC Barcelona roster and bold suggestions that Real Madrid or Zalgiris could still win it all. With sweep talk, MVP debates and shared coach anxiety, the playoffs — and the fantasy chaos — are speeding up fast.

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 distance? And which road team is best positioned to steal Game 1?

From there, the hosts go series by series, examining how each matchup translates into fantasy trust levels. Which stars are true postseason banks? Which big names struggled against the same opponent during the regular season? And which players — in Frankie’s words — were simply too inconsistent across their two prior meetings to blindly trust when margins shrink?

It’s a deep dive built around nuance, sample size and playoff reality, rather than pure averages. Attention then turns to lineup construction, as both Frankie and Javi reveal their Game 1 Fantasy Challenge teams. In a rare moment of full agreement, the co-hosts land on the same head coach.

As always, the show wraps with Get Featured, Get Rewarded, where the hosts respond to some bold listener takes. From confident sweep calls to risky projections, the segment delivers the familiar mix of sharp analysis and light-hearted skepticism that Fantasy Podcast listeners have come to expect.

With postseason stakes rising and fantasy margins tightening, Episode No. 27 delivers a playoff-first mindset built on reasoning, pattern recognition and just enough bravery. Whether you’re planning for Game 1, mapping out an entire series, or deciding which stars truly deserve your trust when everything resets to zero, this week’s episode is required listening.

The Playoffs are here — and so is the Fantasy Challenge Podcast.

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, predictions and fresh beginnings. With the regular season in the books, the trio reflects on a thrilling fantasy campaign before setting sights on the Play-In Showdown.

The episode celebrates the private league’s top performers, with Georgios Chantzopoulos winning Round 38, Deni Bjelobradic taking the overall crown, and Arale Weisberg posting a huge 276.20 score.

The hosts officially launch the postseason private league, “Fantasy Podcast & Friends,” inviting listeners to join the action using the code 179133-1WOWE.

A full positional breakdown follows, highlighting top picks like Kendrick Nunn, Mike James, Codi Miller-McIntyre, Will Clyburn, Chime Moneke and Mathias Lessort. The hosts reveal their postseason teams and names, closing with fan interaction, MVP picks and classic banter as the fantasy playoffs tip off.