FIVE GUYS (B-Ball Style)

I will try to update these weekly with fresh ideas. Fantasy basketball is the toughest game because a player?s value coincides with his role on the team. Roles rarely change based on they player?s ability, but more due to injuries and relying on other players to perform terribly. If you don?t believe me, ask Anthony Randolph owners. So, here are five guys to watch this week that are owned in less than half of all Yahoo leagues and you can thank me later when you?re hoisting your fantasy trophy at the end of the season. If you?re into that sort of thing.

1) Ersan Ilyasova (PF - Mil - 49%) - Ilyasova's 49% ownership level is a shock. If Andrea Bargnani is Dirk-Lite, then Ilyasova is Dirk Zero. He's not as good as Bargnani, but for a guy who you can pick up for absolutely free in half of the leagues, that is not a bad prospect (remember, Bargnani was going in the 5-6 round range this year). You can expect about 28-32 minutes, 14-16 points, 8 rebounds and a three or two while not hurting you in any category. If you don't have a player you can drop for him, then kudos on your stacked team.

2) CJ Watson (G - GS - 14%) - Watson is receiving plenty of playing time, though that might be tamed down as Golden State returns to full health. In the meantime, he has averaged 30+ minutes per game for the last six games. He has averaged 14.8 pts., 4 reb., 2.8 ast., 9/22 3-FG and 2.33 steals in that time.

3) Dahntay Jones (SG,SF - Ind - 42%) - He showed a lot during last year's playoffs as a defensive force, but on an explosive offensive team like Denver, his role was limited. In Indiana, they need all the help they can get. He has, basically, double all of his previous career highs and is averaging 15.5 ppg, a steal, a block and has very good percentages. With the status of Granger unknown yet, his role will be increased.

4) Will Bynum (G - Det - 33%) - Before rolling his ankle, Bynum was on a roll. Maybe that's why he got hurt? Anyway, if you take out the game he got hurt in, he was averaging 12 pts. and 5.2 ast. He is a very up and down player, so keep an eye on him when he goes on a hot streak.

5) Omri Casspi (F - Sac - 5%) - Casspi has averaged double figures in 8 out of his last 9 games as he?s receiving around 28-30 minutes per game. He hits threes, rebounds pretty well, but doesn't help much in other categories at the moment. He?s not a starter on fantasy teams yet, but if you wanted to wait on him, I couldn't blame you.