Miikka Muurinen

PROFILE

ANGT Dubai- March 2024
By Artau Pascual

Offensive-wise, the most talented player in the event. Looks stronger than last Summer after a whole season at Sunrise Christian, and he also looked more engaged on defense, both in terms of tension and defensive positioning. Left some nice weakside rim-protection reads and mostly was always on time. Didn’t want to take a major role on the offensive end for most of the event, but he was able to self-create buckets from the three-point line and did some interesting drives, both in transition or halfcourt offense. Didn’t feel anxiety about not being the first option -team was guard-oriented-. 


FIBA U16 European Championship- August 2023

Forward with a decent body frame and length standing at 6’10. Good vertical. Lacks explosiveness. Well-coordinated - runs the floor well. Light on feet. Excellent shooter – he can come off staggers and take a shot as well as spot-up threes with decent range. Solid handles for his size (high dribble). He plays only on the perimeter. Not afraid of contact but lacks the strength to finish through it. Very active on boards. Defensively he doesn’t band knees and laterally he is not good. Questionable endurance.


General overview- April 2023

Lanky player with promising frame and mobility, although he's still undeveloped. His hips are high: struggles to shift directions. Needs to improve his motor and gain functional strength. His offensive ceiling is fascinating: provides uncommon outside shooting versatility for a 6'9, is already getting repetitions as a pick and roll ball handler and gets to the rim driving, but he's unable to finish because he doesn't know how to handle contacts. On the defensive end he doesn't have positive contribution right now: can't manage matchups with stronger bigs, can't switch and can't get back is a step slow closing out. Once he stops growing he'll improve steadily.