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Miikka Muurinen discusses his journey to Arkansas and his experiences in basketball.

A part of a series of exclusive interviews with men's basketball's newest arrivals, Matt Zimmerman sits down with Finnish standout and five-star forward Miikka Muurinen to discuss the international journey that brought him to Arkansas. From growing up around basketball in Finland with two former player parents, to training in Spain, Serbia, Kansas, and Arizona, Muurinen reflects on the experiences that shaped his smooth, versatile game and calm confidence. He opens up about building chemistry with Arkansas' highly touted freshman class, why loyalty from Coach Calipari's staff made Arkansas feel like the obvious choice, and the balance between European skill basketball and the physical American style of play. Muurinen also talks about his competitive fire, his love for winning, the "Slim Jesus" nickname that exploded online, and the excitement of eventually playing in front of a packed Bud Walton Arena. The conversation gives Razorback fans an early look at the maturity, poise, and high-level upside that make Miikka Muurinen one of the most intriguing newcomers in college basketball. -------- The full video version of this episode is available exclusively on HogsPlus.com Follow us…

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Host: Matt Zimmerman

Guest: Miikka Muurinen

Topics covered

• basketball
• international players
• college sports
• Arkansas Razorbacks
• player development
• team chemistry

Keywords

• Miikka Muurinen
• basketball
• Arkansas
• international player
• college basketball
• team chemistry
• Coach Calipari
• Slim Jesus
• Bud Walton Arena

Sponsors

South by Northwest Hospitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coach Calipari

Places: Arkansas, Finland, Spain, Serbia, Kansas, Arizona, Bud Walton Arena

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