FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — John Calipari’s preference for 5-star recruits continues with an upcoming visit of Miika Muurinen.
The 6-foot-10 power forward added three visits this month with Michigan (Sept. 14), Arkansas (Sept. 21) and Duke (Sept. 27). Muurinen is fresh off a visit to Utah Sept. 7 and has received offers this month from two more blue bloods in Kentucky and North Carolina.
He has improved his game since initial 2026 rankings were released. Muurinen has climbed nearly 40 spots to No. 6 nationally and the No. 1 power forward, according to 247sports.
Being a native of Finland, Muurinen’s game has an overseas flair with his ability to play multiple positions including the four effectively. He runs the floor well, has an underrated leaping ability and can defend the perimeter which leads to him finishing off fast breaks.
Muurinen had a solid EYBL Peach Jam performance with Bradley Beal Elite in July. Across six games, he averaged 18 points, four rebounds and one block while shooting 62% from the floor, 50% from three, and 90% from the free throw line.
Hogs Announce 2025 Slate, Finish Season with SEC Gauntlet
Daniel Shi
- Arkansas Razorbacks
- LSU Tigers
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Baseball has released its 2025 schedule. Rather than focusing on the beginning of the year, fans can be excused for jumping right to the end.
The two home series will feature both coaches from the 2024 College World Series. Former Arkansas assistant Tony Vitello became the first coach to win the national title as the No. 1 seed in over 25 years and subsequently signed a contract extension to make him the highest-paid coach in college baseball.
Former Texas A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle takes over at rival Texas after leading the Aggies to the College World Series finals as the Longhorns play its first season as part of the SEC.
Other highlights on the slate include a trip to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt Mar. 28-30 and a matchup with Texas A&M at Baum-Walker Apr. 17-19.
The previously announced College Baseball Series in Arlington will feature the last two teams to knock the Hogs out of the NCAA Tournament, Kansas State and TCU.
The Razorbacks will continue preparations for the upcoming season with a series of intrasquad scrimmages at Baum-Walker. The next scrimmage is slated for Friday (Time TBA) and is free and open to the public. The fall season will culminate with two scrimmages against Oklahoma State, tentatively scheduled.
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