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Duke Basketball Recruiting: Miikka Muurinen Eyeing Three Trips

A Duke basketball tour is still in the Finnish phenom's plans.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Miikka Muurinen
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At one time, Compass Prep (Ariz.) forward Miikka Muurinen was planning to visit the Duke basketball program earlier this fall. That trip never happened. However, it's still early in the 6-foot-10, 195-pound five-star's recruitment, and it sounds like the Blue Devils remain in the mix.

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On Wednesday morning, Muurinen, who checked out Utah, Michigan, and Arkansas in September, told League Ready that he is now eyeing visits to bluebloods Duke, UNC, and Kentucky at some point this season.

Miikka Muurinen pops up at No. 5 overall, No. 1 among power forwards, and No. 1 in Arizona on the 247Sports 2026 Composite. But the coveted 17-year-old sensation from Finland — he turns 18 in March — has not ruled out a reclass to 2025.

He's one of only three 2026 prospects who have reported offers from Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff. The other two, who were in Durham for their dual visit with the Blue Devils in early November, are St. John Bosco High School (Calif.) five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr. and Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.

All three Blue Devil targets in the cycle currently appear among the top seven on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, with McCoy reigning at No. 1 overall.

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Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball recruiting news.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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