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Surging Prep Expecting Check-In From Duke Basketball Staff This Week

The activity level remains high in the Duke basketball recruitment of Miikka Muurinen.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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Duke basketball coaches plan to arrive in Arizona later this week to check in on Compass Prep junior standout Miikka Muurinen, the 6-foot-10, 185-pound Finnish forward told HS Top Recruits on Monday. He's also expecting to see fellow blueblood Kentucky at his school.

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Although Muurinen canceled an upcoming trip to Kentucky to check out the Wildcats in person, HS Top Recruits noted that he intends to reschedule that official visit. Therefore, at the moment, it looks as though his Duke basketball tour the last weekend of September will mark the first official visit in his recruitment.

So, considering his upcoming official visit with Scheyer & Co. and the Blue Devils' check-in this week, one could view Duke as a frontrunner at this relatively early stage in the race.

Muurinen, who received an offer from the Blue Devils in late July and enjoys one of the highest ceilings among 2026 prospects in the eyes of some experts, is a supremely versatile talent and seemingly due for a considerable jump in the rankings. He currently sits at No. 68 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, up six spots since early June.

He'll be at Duke the same weekend as another priority 2026 target in Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.

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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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