If you enjoyed the first Round of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season, you won't have to wait too long for Round 2. Europe's biggest basketball competition will have another full slate Thursday and Friday, so get ready to make more EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge picks and assemble the best team possible.
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Guard
Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (16.2 credits)
Nunn is one of the best guards in the EuroLeague regardless of the opponent, and thus he's one of the few players with a must-start label. The reigning MVP is the most expensive guard on the slate, but he backed up that price tag with an impressive showing in Round 1 -- a 21-point, 10-assist double-double against Bayern. Barcelona will represent a steeper challenge, but Nunn has proven that no challenge is too big for him.
Vasilije Micic, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (15.8 credits)
Micic opened the season with a strong performance in a Round 1 victory over Barcelona, posting 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, a steal and four three-pointers across 27 minutes. Micic spent the last few years playing a complementary role in the NBA, but he remains among the best at the EuroLeague level. He is a strong choice for Round 2.
Xavier Rathan-Mayes, FC Bayern Munich (10.1 credits)
Rathan-Mayes was one of the best players in Round 1 considering both his price tag and overall production. The guard joined Bayern over the offseason and turned heads after posting 18 points, five rebounds and eight assists in Tuesday's loss to Panathinaikos. Bayern is are a depleted team compared to last season, and it wouldn't be surprising if Rathan-Mayes earns a bigger role than expected. Make sure to select him while his price tag remains in this range.
Devon Hall, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (8.9 credits)
As with Rathan-Mayes, Hall is another player worth targeting in Round 2 based on how well he performed in Round 1. He finished tied for ninth among all players after notching 22 points, four rebounds and two assists in a win over Paris. There are some opportunities to be seized for the reigning champions, and Hall looks like he wants in on the action. Among starting-caliber guards on contending teams, Hall is one of the low-risk, high-reward options.
Forward
Jaylen Hoard, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (14.6 credits)
Going with Sasha Vezenkov is an obvious decision, but if you decide to spend a big chunk of your budget at other positions, Hoard could be a solid option. The Maccabi star was a top-20 player in Round 1, posting 15 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in a loss to Efes. Maccabi's roster is revamped, but Hoard should remain one of the team's go-to options. If that translates to a high usage rate, Hoard will be a player worth rostering.
Matt Costello, Valencia Basket (10.9 credits)
Costello played less than 20 minutes in the season opener, but that was enough for him to post an impressive stat line of 13 points and 10 rebounds. Despite the lack of playing time, Costello ranked ninth among forwards in terms of Round 1 production. A Round 2 contest against Virtus could provide a favorable matchup, making Costello worth looking at in his price range.
Davis Bertans, Dubai Basketball (10.1 credits)
Bertans spent most of his career in the NBA, but his game has always been tailor-made for the EuroLeague. He posted a solid performance in Round 1 against Partizan, posting 20 points, three rebounds, four assists and a steal while shooting 75.0 percent from the field and connecting on five triples. Don't expect Bertans to hit those numbers on a regular basis, but it looks like he will playa. key role for Dubai and is a strong option at a relatively low cost.
Isaac Bonga, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (9.0 credits)
Bonga turned heads at EuroBasket 2025 with his versatility and defensive abilities. Even though he was only the 55th-ranked player in Round 1 in terms of fantasy points, he's a good option to fill out your roster if you've spent a big chunk of your budget in other areas. Bonga had seven points and eight rebounds in Round 1, and he could be charged up along with the Grobari when Partizan plays its first home game of the season in Round 2.
Center
Moses Wright, Zalgiris Kaunas (11.3 credits)
Nikola Milutinov is an excellent option to start at center after posting 12 points and 14 rebounds in Round 1. However, if he ends up being too expensive for your roster, Wright can be an excellent alternative. The Zalgiris big man was the second best fantasy option in Round 1, posting a 30.8-point performance while tallying 21 points and six rebounds against Monaco. Wright is going to get a lot of opportunities this season, and he is already capitalizing.
Omer Yurtseven, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (9.3 credits)
Yurtseven has plenty of experience at the NBA level, and he was the 21st-best player in Round 1 after with a well-rounded line of 14 points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in a win over Bayern. Among the big men below 10.0 credits, he should be one of the top options to target, although it wouldn't hurt to look for a lower-budget player due to potential budget constraints.
Head Coach
Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (8.8 credits)
Fenerbahce cruised to a comfortable 96-77 win over Paris in the season opener, and the reigning champions looked as good as could be expected considering all the roster changes it underwent during the offseason. A Round 2 contest on the road against Zalgiris isn't exactly the easiest matchup, but Jasikevicius will be heading to his home country, and it's not the worst idea to trust the head coach of one of the best teams in the EuroLeague.
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