Joel Mäntynen (born 1 January 2002) is a Finnish professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for Karlsruhe Lions in the German ProA.
 Mäntynen with Karlsruhe in 2024 | |
| PS Karlsruhe Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | ProA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 January 2002 Kotka, Finland |
| Listed height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Listed weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2022 | Korikouvot |
| 2020–2024 | Kouvot |
| 2024 | Patrioti Levice |
| 2024–present | Karlsruhe Lions |
Early career
editMäntynen was born in Kotka, but moved to nearby town of Kouvola when aged 16. He joined Korikouvot, the reserve team of Kouvot in 2018, competing in second-tier Koripallon I-divisioona.[1]
Career
editMäntynen played with Kouvot in Korisliiga during 2020–2024.[2] In August 2024, Mäntynen signed with Slovak champions BK Patrioti Levice in Slovak Basketball League.[3]
National team career
editMäntynen has represented Finland at youth national teams, and has played 13 matches for Finland B national team.
References
edit- ^ Kouvot-komeetta Joel Mäntynen tähtää Urheilukoulusta ulkomaille, jos oikea paikka löytyy, koripallo.com, 15 July 2024
- ^ Kouvojen nuori tähtipelaaja Joel Mäntynen hylkäsi Helsingin ja valitsi Kouvolan, Kouvolan Sanomat, 29 September 2023
- ^ Joel Mäntysen kansainvälinen ura käyntiin Patrioti Levicessä, basket.fi, 3 August 2024