Who is Miikka Muurinen, the « Slim Jesus » of Finland, EuroBasket sensation?
Sept. 7, 2025
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
EuroBasket sensation Miikka Muurinen leaves high school to explore professional options
EuroBasket 2025 sensation with Finland, Miikka Muurinen will not return to AZ Compass. The forward, nicknamed "Slim Jesus", is now exploring professional options in Europe, Australia and elsewhere, according to his agent.
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EuroBasket 2025 sensation with Finland, Miikka Muurinen (6’10 », 18 years old) will not return to AZ Compass. The forward is now exploring professional opportunities in Europe, Australia and elsewhere, his agent Teddy Archer confirmed to DraftExpress.
NEWS: Miikka Muurinen will not return to AZ Compass, agent Teddy Archer told DraftExpress.
Muurinen is undecided on his next move, currently exploring pro options in Europe, Australia and other destinations. pic.twitter.com/HkelU7q11d
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 25, 2025
Finnish phenomenon on the market
Miikka Muurinen, nicknamed the « Slim Jesus » of Finnish basketball, had already made his mark during the EuroBasket 2025 round of 16 against Serbia with 9 points in 12 minutes, including a spectacular dunk and two three-pointers against Nikola Jokic. This performance thrust the teenager into the spotlight, confirming the expectations placed on him since his debut.
Already an international journey
After stints with Beat Basket in Järvenpää and Zentro Basket Madrid, Muurinen crossed the Atlantic to continue his development at Sunrise Christian Academy (Kansas) and then AZ Compass Prep (Arizona). His decision not to return to Chandler, in the Phoenix suburbs, opens a new chapter in his career, possibly already at the professional level.
Open options and a closely watched future
According to his agent, Miikka Muurinen is now exploring opportunities in Europe and Australia, while remaining open to other destinations. The 2027 NBA Draft remains in his sights, but EuroBasket has already made him a player watched by scouts worldwide.
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Gabriel Pantel-Jouve is the founder and editor-in-chief of BeBasket, which he has been running since 2010 (formerly known as Catch & Shoot). Having studied at the École Publique de Journalisme de Tours and two universities in North America, he has developed his expertise in French basketball, from the National League to amateur divisions, over the past 20 years. Alongside this, he is also involved in the development of clubs in the Montpellier area.
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