Rumors

Already on the radar of NBA scouts, Muurinen is projected as one of the top recruits in the 2026 high school class, with programs like Arkansas, Duke, and Kentucky battling for his commitment. His EuroBasket experience, where he’s proven he can handle the moment against grown professionals, has only raised his profile. At just 18 years old, Muurinen has joined his parents as a representative of Finnish basketball on the international stage. His journey from Finland to Madrid to the United States is just beginning, but the confidence, versatility, and competitive fire he’s showing at EuroBasket suggest that he won’t just be a name to remember in the future—he’s already making noise now.

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