Scandinavian sensation: Miikka Muurinen takes the basketball world by storm

Posted Jan 24, 2025
In the depths of Järvenpää, Finland, Miikka Muurinen’s name was barely a whisper in the basketball world. The 6-foot-10 forward was unknown to most – his talent remained a hidden gem. That all changed with one breakthrough performance. Rising from an unranked prospect to ESPN’s No. 4 ranking in the class of 2026, Muurinen’s stock soared. (Springfield Student)

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