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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 50 MIN

Hoops Beyond Borders: Basketball in Iceland with Mikael Hrafnsson

from Beyond the court with coach Arnold

In this episode, I connect with Icelandic coach Mikael Hrafnsson to explore what basketball really looks like in one of the most unique countries in Europe. We talk about how the game is growing in Iceland, how young players train, and what the coaching culture looks like in such a small but ambitious basketball community.Topics we dive into:• how basketball developed in Iceland• the mentality and work ethic of Icelandic players• youth development, clubs, and daily training structure• challenges of coaching in a small country with limited competition• opportunities for players and coaches• the future of Icelandic basketballMikael inst: @mikaelmani21My inst: @arnold.chernogorov

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