Who is Miikka Muurinen, the Finnish « Slim Jesus », sensation of EuroBasket?

EuroBasket - Miikka Muurinen electrified EuroBasket 2025: at 18 years old (6'11", 7'3" wingspan), the Finnish player threw down otherworldly dunks and, most importantly, had a decisive game in Finland's stunning victory over Serbia in the round of 16 this Saturday, September 6, with a huge transition dunk and two 3-pointers - including one over Nikola Jokic.

By@Gabriel Pantel-Jouve

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Who is Miikka Muurinen, the Finnish « Slim Jesus », sensation of EuroBasket?

Photo Credit : Julie Dumélié

Behind his childlike face and youthful gait, Miikka Muurinen (6’11 », 18 years old) has emerged as the sensation of this uninhibited Finnish team. At just 18, he managed to play crucial minutes in the fourth quarter and ignite the whole arena with a « signature » dunk. Against Serbia, a heavy pre-tournament favorite, he added hot shooting from long range, with two three-pointers, including one right in Nikola Jokic’s face.

Miikka Muurinen first stood out with his spectacular dunks (photo: Julie Dumélie)

Golden roots for Finnish basketball

Son of former Finnish internationals, Miikka Muurinen grew up in basketball. His father, Kimmo Muurinen (156 caps with the men’s team), had almost signed with Nanterre when Pascal Donnadieu was coaching the club. His mother, Jenni Muurinen (née Laaksonen), has 68 caps with the women’s team. This lineage partly explains his natural ability… but not everything.

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Gabriel Pantel-Jouve

Gabriel Pantel-Jouve est le fondateur et rédacteur en chef de BeBasket, qu’il anime depuis 2010 (sous le nom de Catch & Shoot). Passé par l’Ecole Publique de Journaliste de Tours, puis deux universités en Amérique du Nord, il a pu développer son expertise sur le basket français, de la Ligue Nationale aux divisions amateurs, durant ces 20 dernières années. En parallèle, il est aussi engagé dans le développement de clubs du côté de Montpellier.

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