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HIGH VOLTAGE
In Search of Hidden Treasure
High Voltage sets out to uncover the market’s best-hidden opportunities — and fit them seamlessly into its roster.
Published: 14/10/2025 16:31
The first 200+ score of the season came in Round 3 for High Voltage, with the team tallying 202.5 points, reaching 501.8 total — good for 4,561st place overall. The most important takeaway, though, is the budget, which increased by 2.6 credits to reach 104.8. There’s still a long road ahead before hitting truly competitive levels.
The main architect behind these high scores, both for the team and the round in general, was Sasha Vezenkov, MVP of Round 3 with 34 PIR and 74.8 Fantasy points (including the win bonus). The Olympiacos forward put on a show against Dubai, posting yet another full double-double with 25 points (6/8 twos, 3/6 threes, 4/6 free throws) and 11 rebounds in just 23.5 minutes.
Right behind him, Milutinov delivered his second double-double of the season (13 points, 11 rebounds in 20:08) for 27.5 Fantasy points, while Dorsey continues to prove a gem of a pick — this time contributing 14 points, 5 drawn fouls, and a bit of everything else for 18.7 Fantasy points in 23:51.
Those who scored lower in Turn 2 were Wright, who played under 19 minutes in Munich but still gave a solid 15.4 Fantasy points, and Baldwin, who was off rhythm against Red Star — 8 points, 0/3 from three, 2/7 free throws — though his all-around game (4 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 drawn fouls) salvaged a PIR of 11, not bad considering how his night unfolded.
The starting lineup was rounded out by Osmani (18) from Turn 1, while the bench contributed useful points from Forrest (8) and Jackson (7.5), with Samodurov (1.65) and Atamna (-0.5) also pitching in.
Lastly, Scariolo added 20 valuable points from the coaching spot with Real Madrid’s 85–72 win over Villeurbanne.
Round 4 begins tonight at 19:00, marking the season’s second double week. It’s almost amusing to think that just a decade ago, this was about the time the Euroleague — and the Fantasy Challenge — were starting.
Moving on to roster planning, there aren’t too many obvious fixes in the current squad. However, as noted last week, it’s not ideal to have three placeholder players (even if Jackson proved immediately useful). Ideally, Atamna should go, leaving only Jackson and Samodurov as budget fillers. To make that happen, we’ll need extra credits — the leftover from Round 3 is 1.5.
Some extra credits can be freed up from the coach. Scariolo costs 9.3 credits, and keeping him isn’t a bad idea with Partizan up next — not because it’s an easy matchup, but because there aren’t many better options. Only Ataman seems to have a theoretically easier game versus Villeurbanne, but he’s pricier than Scariolo, so no real gain there. Slightly cheaper sits Saras Jasikevicius (8.2 credits), with Dubai (and then Bayern) at home — making him the most sensible choice both strategically and financially. Tabellini of Paris was also considered, but the practical upgrade is minimal.
As for player moves — a center change seems likely, unlike at forward, where options are either too cheap or untouchable, leaving little flexibility. Among the guards, there are tempting targets around similar price ranges to the ones already on the roster.
In the center spot, we could make a lateral move: Oturu in for Wright, who’s coming off two average performances, while the Hapoel big man has gone 3-for-3 with strong scores. Oturu might be the second-best center in the game right now, and locking him in could stabilize the position for a while — though the downside is that such a move keeps the rest of the roster static.
An alternative is Motiejunas, who made a strong debut with Red Star in Istanbul against Fener (19 PIR in 14:45). The sample size is tiny — just one game — so he’s a risk. But at 7.3 credits, the value is undeniable, especially since Red Star’s frontline is thin due to injuries and he’s unlikely to face much internal competition. That kind of upside is worth exploring.
At guard, the standout is Omari Moore of Valencia, who’s been phenomenal from the get-go. However, even taking a risk at center wouldn’t make him affordable in place of Atamna. A feasible acquisition could be Horton Tucker, a valid target, though that would create an imbalance — seven players playing in Turn 1, none of them being Jackson or Samodurov (which would be acceptable). Some adjustment is needed.
In the first alternative scenario, Moore indeed replaces Atamna — which forces Baldwin to be swapped for Horton Tucker. It’s the only way to make Moore fit, giving a 6–4 distribution across the two days, which is fine.
Of course, dropping Baldwin — one of Fener’s main backcourt anchors — is a tough call, and swaps between teammates often turn out… disastrous. But overall, the lineup would still look solid.
Alternatively, keeping Baldwin would mean bringing back De Larrea, but if the Spaniard returns, why not secure the stronger center duo by adding Oturu? In that case (Oturu for Wright, De Larrea for Atamna), Horton Tucker would still need to replace Baldwin for financial balance. So, Baldwin’s “sacrifice” might actually be necessary — and the 0.6 credit difference between him and his teammate could fund a small upgrade elsewhere.
The current inclination leans toward chasing Motiejunas’s upside, paired with Moore’s excellent package to solidify the backcourt. The Motiejunas–Moore vs. Oturu–De Larrea comparison is close, although at the peak of the Spaniard’s form, the second pair seems to win comfortably. Since that peak hasn’t come yet, stability favors gambling on the experienced Red Star big man. Besides, adding Saras on the bench provides flexibility with four corrective moves before Round 5.
Under this setup, the player distribution is 6–4, with Vezenkov naturally captaining Turn 1. If needed, Forrest and Moore stand by in Turn 2.
Thus, the High Voltage roster for Turn 1 of Round 4 will likely look as follows:
Devotion.
The main architect behind these high scores, both for the team and the round in general, was Sasha Vezenkov, MVP of Round 3 with 34 PIR and 74.8 Fantasy points (including the win bonus). The Olympiacos forward put on a show against Dubai, posting yet another full double-double with 25 points (6/8 twos, 3/6 threes, 4/6 free throws) and 11 rebounds in just 23.5 minutes.
Right behind him, Milutinov delivered his second double-double of the season (13 points, 11 rebounds in 20:08) for 27.5 Fantasy points, while Dorsey continues to prove a gem of a pick — this time contributing 14 points, 5 drawn fouls, and a bit of everything else for 18.7 Fantasy points in 23:51.
Those who scored lower in Turn 2 were Wright, who played under 19 minutes in Munich but still gave a solid 15.4 Fantasy points, and Baldwin, who was off rhythm against Red Star — 8 points, 0/3 from three, 2/7 free throws — though his all-around game (4 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 drawn fouls) salvaged a PIR of 11, not bad considering how his night unfolded.
The starting lineup was rounded out by Osmani (18) from Turn 1, while the bench contributed useful points from Forrest (8) and Jackson (7.5), with Samodurov (1.65) and Atamna (-0.5) also pitching in.
Lastly, Scariolo added 20 valuable points from the coaching spot with Real Madrid’s 85–72 win over Villeurbanne.
Round 4 begins tonight at 19:00, marking the season’s second double week. It’s almost amusing to think that just a decade ago, this was about the time the Euroleague — and the Fantasy Challenge — were starting.
Moving on to roster planning, there aren’t too many obvious fixes in the current squad. However, as noted last week, it’s not ideal to have three placeholder players (even if Jackson proved immediately useful). Ideally, Atamna should go, leaving only Jackson and Samodurov as budget fillers. To make that happen, we’ll need extra credits — the leftover from Round 3 is 1.5.
Some extra credits can be freed up from the coach. Scariolo costs 9.3 credits, and keeping him isn’t a bad idea with Partizan up next — not because it’s an easy matchup, but because there aren’t many better options. Only Ataman seems to have a theoretically easier game versus Villeurbanne, but he’s pricier than Scariolo, so no real gain there. Slightly cheaper sits Saras Jasikevicius (8.2 credits), with Dubai (and then Bayern) at home — making him the most sensible choice both strategically and financially. Tabellini of Paris was also considered, but the practical upgrade is minimal.
As for player moves — a center change seems likely, unlike at forward, where options are either too cheap or untouchable, leaving little flexibility. Among the guards, there are tempting targets around similar price ranges to the ones already on the roster.
In the center spot, we could make a lateral move: Oturu in for Wright, who’s coming off two average performances, while the Hapoel big man has gone 3-for-3 with strong scores. Oturu might be the second-best center in the game right now, and locking him in could stabilize the position for a while — though the downside is that such a move keeps the rest of the roster static.
An alternative is Motiejunas, who made a strong debut with Red Star in Istanbul against Fener (19 PIR in 14:45). The sample size is tiny — just one game — so he’s a risk. But at 7.3 credits, the value is undeniable, especially since Red Star’s frontline is thin due to injuries and he’s unlikely to face much internal competition. That kind of upside is worth exploring.
At guard, the standout is Omari Moore of Valencia, who’s been phenomenal from the get-go. However, even taking a risk at center wouldn’t make him affordable in place of Atamna. A feasible acquisition could be Horton Tucker, a valid target, though that would create an imbalance — seven players playing in Turn 1, none of them being Jackson or Samodurov (which would be acceptable). Some adjustment is needed.
In the first alternative scenario, Moore indeed replaces Atamna — which forces Baldwin to be swapped for Horton Tucker. It’s the only way to make Moore fit, giving a 6–4 distribution across the two days, which is fine.
Of course, dropping Baldwin — one of Fener’s main backcourt anchors — is a tough call, and swaps between teammates often turn out… disastrous. But overall, the lineup would still look solid.
Alternatively, keeping Baldwin would mean bringing back De Larrea, but if the Spaniard returns, why not secure the stronger center duo by adding Oturu? In that case (Oturu for Wright, De Larrea for Atamna), Horton Tucker would still need to replace Baldwin for financial balance. So, Baldwin’s “sacrifice” might actually be necessary — and the 0.6 credit difference between him and his teammate could fund a small upgrade elsewhere.
The current inclination leans toward chasing Motiejunas’s upside, paired with Moore’s excellent package to solidify the backcourt. The Motiejunas–Moore vs. Oturu–De Larrea comparison is close, although at the peak of the Spaniard’s form, the second pair seems to win comfortably. Since that peak hasn’t come yet, stability favors gambling on the experienced Red Star big man. Besides, adding Saras on the bench provides flexibility with four corrective moves before Round 5.
Under this setup, the player distribution is 6–4, with Vezenkov naturally captaining Turn 1. If needed, Forrest and Moore stand by in Turn 2.
Roster
Thus, the High Voltage roster for Turn 1 of Round 4 will likely look as follows:
Devotion.
