Miikka Muurinen

About

Finnish basketball player and content creator known for playing as a forward and for his success in multiple EuroBasket games, for representing Finland on the national team, and for his rise in high school basketball. He is also known for his Instagram account where he shares basketball and personal content with over 40,000 followers.

Before Fame

He joined the local Beat Basket youth program and began playing basketball at a young age. He took his first big leap abroad to play for Zentro Basket Madrid when he was 15 years old. He then moved to the U.S. for the 2023-24 season at Sunrise Christian Academy. He showcased in the Euroleague and Adidas Next Generation stop in Dubai. He then transferred to AZ Compass Prep for the 2024-25 season. He made his senior debut vs. New Zealand during Olympic qualifying prep in June 2024.

Trivia

He was listed as being 6'11" tall on the 2024-25 roster for AZ Compass Prep. He has a wingspan of 7'3" long. He is sometimes known by the nickname "Slim Jesus."

Family Life

He grew up in Järvenpää, Finland. His parents are both former Finnish international basketball players. His father Kimmo Muurinen was a long-time Finland senior-team forward and his mother Jenni Laaksonen was a Finland women's international player who also played NCAA ball at North Carolina.

Associated With

He won Peach Jam U16 with Bradley Beal Elite in 2024. His budding basketball career as a forward has been compared to Lauri Markkanen's.