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5-Star Finnish Forward Pushes Arkansas Class to No. 1
The Finland native adds frontcourt size and touch to a class that already includes Jordan Smith Jr., JJ Andrews and Abdou Toure.
- On Monday, 5-star Finnish 7-footer Miikka Muurinen committed to Arkansas, elevating John Calipari's 2026 recruiting class to No. 1 nationally.
- Muurinen, a consensus 5-star recruit with a 93 rating, played at Sunrise Christian Academy and AZ Compass Prep before a professional season at Partizan Belgrade in Serbia.
- Dubbed the "Finnish Freak," Muurinen shot 35% from three at FIBA EuroBasket; "They've been very consistent, and they've gotten to know me as a person," Muurinen told ESPN regarding his decision.
- Joining Muurinen are 5-star recruits Jordan Smith Jr. and JJ Andrews, as the Razorbacks' class also includes 4-star small forward Abdou Toure.
- "Miikka is very excited to play for Arkansas," said agent Teddy Archer of TAA Sports, noting the forward's focus on learning professional habits and winning championships.
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Five-star international BOOM! Calipari, Arkansas land pledge from 2026 7-footer Miikka Muurinen of Finland
By Kevin McPherson LITTLE ROCK -- After a John Calipari recruiting pursuit that lasted nearly two years, Finnish standout and 5-star prospect Miikka Muurinen committed to Arkansas on Monday morning. Multiple sources told Hogville during the week-long Nike Hoop Summit event in mid-April that Arkansas and North Carolina were the leaders for Muurinen's services, but if he earned [...]
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