Muurinen’s Eligibility Hangs in Balance | College Basketball News

Arkansas basketball’s top freshman recruit Miikka Muurinen is still awaiting NCAA clearance, but the coaching staff remains confident he’ll be cleared to play before the season starts. Though he missed the Bahamas trip, Muurinen has been participating in practices while the NCAA reviews his eligibility under new compensation rules tied to his prior professional stint in Serbia. Coach Calipari praised Muurinen’s shooting and offensive versatility, emphasizing how his addition could elevate Arkansas’ attack — and the team is preparing as if he’ll be ready to go. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6d73453d049b481