Kimmo Muurinen

Kimmo Muurinen
Muurinen in 2010
Personal information
Born (1981-02-23) February 23, 1981 (age 43)
Vantaa, Finland
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
CollegeLittle Rock (2002–2004)
NBA draft2004: undrafted
Playing career2000–present
PositionPower forward
Career history
2000–2001Pantterit
2001–2002Pussihukat
2004–2009Espoon Honka
2009–2010NSB Napoli
2010Scafati Basket
2010–2011Skyliners Frankfurt
2011–2012Torpan Pojat
2012–2013Nilan Bisons
2013–2014Tapiolan Honka
Career highlights and awards
  • 3x Finnish Korisliiga champion (2007, 2008, 2013)
  • Korisliiga Rookie of the Year (2001)

Kimmo Muurinen (born February 23, 1981) is a Finnish former professional basketball player. He played the majority of his career in his home country of Finland, but also had spells in Germany, Italy and the United States. He is also a long time member of the Finnish national team, which he debuted for in 2000. As of September 2, 2014, he has played 153 games for Finland.[1]

Personal life

Muurinen has been married with Jenni Laaksonen who is also a former professional basketball player and played for Finland women's national basketball team. Their son Miikka Muurinen is also a basketball player.[2]

Career statistics

National team

Team Tournament Pos. GP PPG RPG APG
Finland EuroBasket 2011 9th
8
4.6
3.1
1.1
EuroBasket 2013 9th
8
6.5
3.0
0.3
2014 FIBA World Cup 22nd
5
2.0
1.6
0.4

References

  1. ^ "Suomen Koripalloliitto ry". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2014-09-02.
  2. ^ Miikka Muurisesta, 17, rohkeaa puhetta – Suomen huippulupaus sai huimat geenit lajiinsa, mtvuutiset.fi, MTV Oy, 24 June 2024