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Razorbacks Land 5-Star ‘Sim Jesus, Gives Calipari Major Frontcourt Weapon
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Razorbacks Land 5-Star ‘Sim Jesus, Gives Calipari Major Frontcourt Weapon

Arkansas Razorbacks On SI·Jacob Davis·about 1 month ago
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The long awaited commitment of 5-star forward Miikka Muurinen is over as he announced his pledge to Arkansas Monday morning. The Razorbacks had plenty of competition to land Muurinen's signature as Alabama, Duke, North Carolina, Michigan, Texas Tech, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina State, LSU and many others were in play. While he lived in the United States, he played on the grassroots circuit for Bradley Beal Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit. It was there that Muurinen likely made his first Arkansas connection having played with Razorbacks' signee JaShawn Andrews, a fellow consensus 5-star prospect. Popularly known as "Slim Jesus," Muurinen put on a show in Portland as a member of Team World at the Nike Hoops Summit. He lived up to his nickname by running in the open floor, but it's his impact away from the basket that makes him a saint on the floor.…

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