**Duke Basketball Hosts Four-Star 2026 Prospect Miikka Muurinen with Potential Reclassification to 2025**
Duke University is currently hosting Finnish forward Miikka Muurinen, a four-star prospect from the class of 2026, on an official visit. Standing at 6-foot-10 and weighing 195 pounds, Muurinen plays for Compass Prep in Arizona and is ranked as the No. 6 overall prospect and the top power forward in his class by 247Sports. ([SI][1], [Ball Durham][2])
Muurinen has recently expressed openness to reclassifying to the class of 2025, a move that would make him eligible to join a collegiate program a year earlier than initially planned. He stated, “Miikka tells me he is considering a reclass to 2025,” indicating that the decision is under active consideration. ([SI][1])
In addition to Duke, Muurinen has garnered interest from several prominent programs, including Michigan, Utah, and Kentucky. He has already visited Michigan and Utah, with a visit to Kentucky also on his agenda. ([SI][1])
Muurinen’s skill set includes a polished jumper, the ability to stretch the floor, and comfort with attacking off the bounce. His versatility as a stretch-four makes him a valuable asset for any collegiate program. ([Ball Durham][2])
Duke’s coaching staff, led by head coach Jon Scheyer, has been proactive in recruiting top talent for upcoming classes. The potential addition of Muurinen, especially if he reclassifies to 2025, would bolster an already strong recruiting pipeline that includes commitments from top prospects like Cameron and Cayden Boozer. ([CBS 17][3], [New York Post][4])
As Muurinen continues his visit to Duke, the basketball community will be closely watching for any updates regarding his potential reclassification and commitment decisions.
[1]: https://www.si.com/college/duke/basketball/five-star-duke-basketball-recruit-considering-reclass-9-22-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Five-Star Duke Basketball Recruit Now Considering Reclass”
[2]: https://balldurham.com/posts/potential-duke-basketball-2026-target-may-reclassify-to-2025-01j8gh0hdrvp?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Potential Duke basketball 2026 target may reclassify to 2025”
[3]: https://www.cbs17.com/sports/duke/blue-devils-basketball-jon-scheyer-adds-shelton-henderson-2025-recruiting-class/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Duke basketball: Blue Devils land commitment from top 2025 recruit Shelton Henderson”
[4]: https://nypost.com/2024/10/11/sports/cameron-cayden-boozer-commit-to-duke-in-college-basketball-coup/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Boozer twins choose Duke in college basketball coup”
