Finnish 5-star 7-footer lifts John Calipari's 2026 class at Arkansas
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Finnish 5-star 7-footer lifts John Calipari's 2026 class at Arkansas originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Five-star 7-foot forward Miikka Muurinen has committed to Arkansas, according to ESPN.
The addition pushed John Calipari and the Razorbacks to No. 1 in the 2026 recruiting class rankings. Muurinen has shown off his skills and was recently featured in the Nike Hoop Summit, tallying 10 points and eight rebounds.
The nickname "Slim Jesus" has stuck with him for his play on the court with miraculous efforts. At 19, the former EuroLeague star is expected to make an immediate impact next season. Arkansas beat out several other schools, including Duke, UNC, Kentucky, UCLA, and Indiana.
"Since my visit a year and a half ago, they've been consistent and committed to recruiting me," Muurinen told ESPN . "They've always shown interest. They've been very consistent, and they've gotten to know me as a person.