Nebraska Men’s Basketball Extends Scholarship Offer to Standout Forward Miikka Muurinen
Nebraska men’s basketball has extended a scholarship offer to Miikka Muurinen, a standout 6-foot-10, 200-pound power forward from Sunrise Christian in Wichita, Kansas. Ranked by On3 as the No. 10 prospect in the class of 2026, Muurinen has also garnered attention from top programs like Duke. In addition to Nebraska, he holds offers from schools such as Alabama, UCLA, Cincinnati, Illinois, Texas Tech, and Utah.
Muurinen is a native of Finland and brings international experience to the table having competed for the Finnish National Team in the FIBA U16 European Championships. He averaged 16.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game showcasing his versatility as a forward. With his impressive size and abilities, Muurinen is a sought-after recruit by multiple college basketball programs.
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