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Lauri Markkanen is ready to make noise with Finland in 2025 EuroBasket

2025-04-15

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is eager and ready to represent Finland in this year's EuroBasket, following a grueling and ultimately disappointing NBA season in which the Jazz finished with the league’s worst record. "We have a big summer with the national team. I’m excited for that," Markkanen said during his end-of-season interview.
Mikael Jantunen knows he can't be Markkanen, but can still make his own mark

2025-03-31

Paris Basketball secured a massive 101-98 victory over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens last Friday night, snapping the Greek side's 10-game home winning streak and keeping their own playoff hopes alive. In a high-intensity battle at OAKA, Mikael Jantunen played a key role down the stretch, particularly with two clutch free throws in the final seconds that helped seal the win.
Bahamas beats Finland in OQT opener led by Ayton, Hield and Gordon

2024-07-02

Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield, and Eric Gordon combined for 59 points out of the team's 96 and led the Bahamas to the first victory in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Valencia, Spain. The Bahamas secured a win over Finland, who were without Lauri Markkanen, with a final score of 96-85. Their next group-stage challenge is scheduled against Poland on Wednesday.
Finland announces extended roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

2024-06-17

Finland's national team announced its extended 17-man roster ahead of the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia, Spain. As it was confirmed earlier, Finland's star Lauri Markkanen will miss the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and wasn't even included in the list. The Utah Jazz star won't play in the tournament due to a right shoulder injury.
Lassi Tuovi to take over Yokohama B-Corsairs

2024-06-15

The 37-year-old Finnish national team head coach, Lassi Tuovi, is expected to take over the helm of Yokohama B-Corsairs, sources tell BasketNews. Yokohama concluded the top Japanese basketball division last season with 24 victories and 36 losses. The team was led by Yuki Kawamura (20.9 PPG, 8.0 APG), Jarrod Uthoff (13.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG), and Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto (12.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG).
Lauri Markkanen to miss Olympic Qualifying Tournament

2024-06-04

Finland will compete in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament without their biggest star, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. The Finnish basketball federation announced that Markkanen will miss the tournament due to a right shoulder injury.
'We played stupid': Sasu Salin reacts to sensational loss vs. Japan

2023-08-27

So far, the biggest upset of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 took place in Okinawa as Japan sensationally eliminated Finland, which will continue to fight for only 17-32nd places in the tournament. Despite a sluggish start and an early 7-15 deficit, Finland bounced back and even had an 18-point lead at the end of 3rd quarter.
 
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Lauri Markkanen is ready to make noise with Finland in 2025 EuroBasket

2025-04-15

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is eager and ready to represent Finland in this year's EuroBasket, following a grueling and ultimately disappointing NBA season in which the Jazz finished with the league’s worst record. "We have a big summer with the national team. I’m excited for that," Markkanen said during his end-of-season interview.
Mikael Jantunen knows he can't be Markkanen, but can still make his own mark

2025-03-31

Paris Basketball secured a massive 101-98 victory over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens last Friday night, snapping the Greek side's 10-game home winning streak and keeping their own playoff hopes alive. In a high-intensity battle at OAKA, Mikael Jantunen played a key role down the stretch, particularly with two clutch free throws in the final seconds that helped seal the win.
Bahamas beats Finland in OQT opener led by Ayton, Hield and Gordon

2024-07-02

Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield, and Eric Gordon combined for 59 points out of the team's 96 and led the Bahamas to the first victory in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Valencia, Spain. The Bahamas secured a win over Finland, who were without Lauri Markkanen, with a final score of 96-85. Their next group-stage challenge is scheduled against Poland on Wednesday.
Finland announces extended roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

2024-06-17

Finland's national team announced its extended 17-man roster ahead of the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia, Spain. As it was confirmed earlier, Finland's star Lauri Markkanen will miss the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and wasn't even included in the list. The Utah Jazz star won't play in the tournament due to a right shoulder injury.
Lassi Tuovi to take over Yokohama B-Corsairs

2024-06-15

The 37-year-old Finnish national team head coach, Lassi Tuovi, is expected to take over the helm of Yokohama B-Corsairs, sources tell BasketNews. Yokohama concluded the top Japanese basketball division last season with 24 victories and 36 losses. The team was led by Yuki Kawamura (20.9 PPG, 8.0 APG), Jarrod Uthoff (13.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG), and Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto (12.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG).
Lauri Markkanen to miss Olympic Qualifying Tournament

2024-06-04

Finland will compete in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament without their biggest star, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. The Finnish basketball federation announced that Markkanen will miss the tournament due to a right shoulder injury.
'We played stupid': Sasu Salin reacts to sensational loss vs. Japan

2023-08-27

So far, the biggest upset of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 took place in Okinawa as Japan sensationally eliminated Finland, which will continue to fight for only 17-32nd places in the tournament. Despite a sluggish start and an early 7-15 deficit, Finland bounced back and even had an 18-point lead at the end of 3rd quarter.
Japan eliminates Markkanen's Finland from World Cup title contention

2023-08-27

Finland had a gargantuan lead in the second half but it didn't matter for Japan. They won the fourth quarter by 18 points and eliminated Lauri Markkanen's team from FIBA World Cup title contention 98-88 (22-15, 14-31, 27-27, 35-15).
Day 1 in Okinawa: a spectacular start and one misunderstanding

2023-08-26

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Okinawa started with plenty of positives. Two great games for different reasons between Finland and Australia, followed by a matchup between Germany and the hosts Japan. However, there was one topic that raised concerns.
Giddey and Mills lead Australia to dismantle Finland in FIBA World Cup

2023-08-25

After struggling in the first half, Australia took their game up a notch in the second and easily defeated Finland 98-72 (17-21, 28-19, 25-14, 28-18). Patty Mills didn't have a great season in the NBA but came back to the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a vengeance. The veteran point guard finished the game with 25 points on 11-for-22 shooting, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals for game-leading 26 PIR.
Finland announces final 12-man roster for FIBA World Cup 2023

2023-08-18

Finnish national team head coach Lassi Tuovi announced a final 12-man FIBA World Cup 2023 roster. Headlined by Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen, who fulfilled his military duty for his home country this summer, Finland's final roster features a mix of youngsters and experienced players. 
Finland announces extended list for 2023 FIBA World Cup

2023-07-19

With just a month remaining until the start of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the Finnish national team's head coach Lassi Tuovi announced a 22-man extended list of candidates. Headlined by NBA star Lauri Markkanen, who fulfilled his military duty for his home country this summer, Finland's preliminary roster features a mix of youngsters and experienced players. 
From Division B to Top 8 in Europe: Finnish veterans leave national team in good hands

2022-09-14

Head coach Lassi Tuovi was still a teenager when Shawn Huff made his national team debut. It was back in 2005, September and Finland was playing in EuroBasket, Division B. "We tried to qualify for a chance to qualify for the championship," Huff smiled when he recalled this story after his last national team game.
Hernangomez-led Spain beats Finland to make EuroBasket semis for 11th straight time

2022-09-13

Spain made the EuroBasket semifinals for the 11th consecutive time (since 1999) by overcoming a 15-point deficit and defeating high-flying Finland, 100-90 (19-30, 24-22, 30-15, 27-23). Spain became the first team to have won a game in the EuroBasket 2022 after being down by 15 or more points. Unlike the one-sided third quarter, the last 10 minutes of the match went neck-on-neck.
EuroBasket 2022 playoffs live: Spain overcomes Markkanen's 28-point show

2022-09-13

The opening FIBA EuroBasket 2022 quarterfinal features two sides with contrasting histories in the tournament against each other. Three-time winners Spain has guaranteed a top-eight finish for a record streak of 21 consecutive EuroBasket tournaments, while Finland has made it this far in the competition for the first time since the 1967 edition.
Scariolo on Markkanen: 'He's the most difficult opponent I had to prepare for' (1)

2022-09-13

If the top 3 players of EuroBasket 2022 were evident before the tournament, Lauri Markkanen could make a case for transforming it into the Top-4.
Lauri Markkanen gave 43 more reasons for another Dirk Nowitzki comparison

2022-09-11

Lauri Markkanen is probably tired of all these comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki. But his remarkable performance on a historical night for his country brought a few more reasons to put him in the same conversation with FIBA basketball legend. Finland advanced to the EuroBasket quarterfinals behind Lauri's 43-point show, that brought them a victory over Croatia 94-86.
Markkanen drops 43 and makes Finland's history in Bogdanovic's last NT game

2022-09-11

Bojan Bogdanovic played his last national team match in his career, while star-studded Croatia failed to prove doubters wrong at EuroBasket 2022. The Balkan country fell short against fantastic Lauri Markkanen & Finland, 94-86 (21-20, 22-25, 22-22, 27-21), and extended its medal drought which lasts since 1995.
EuroBasket 2022 playoffs live: Lauri Markkanen sinks Croatia with 43 points

2022-09-11

FIBA EuroBasket 2022 playoffs in Berlin Day 2 continues with a clash featuring Croatia and Finland. Finland has never beaten Croatia in a major competition, losing at EuroBasket 1995, 2011, and 2013. Both teams reached the Round of 16 in the last two EuroBaskets but were then eliminated at that stage.
Lauri Markkanen's 22 points propel Finland past Netherlands

2022-09-08

Finland (3-2) got the job done early in their last group phase game against the Netherlands (0-5), eventually comfortably winning the match with a final score of 88-67 (26-11, 22-20, 28-28, 12-18). Finland started the game with a 10-2 push, and since that point of the duel, they never looked back and finished the contest with a convincing W.
EuroBasket playoff scenarios for teams from Groups C and D

2022-09-08

With the teams from Groups C and D set to battle both for the playoff seeding and the playoff spots, there are multiple scenarios of how today's matches can impact the playoff matchups. First, let's take a look at how the tiebreakers will be decided in the groups.
Lauri Markkanen dominates as Finland overcomes the Czech Republic

2022-09-06

Lauri Markkanen dominated against the Czech Republic (1-3) as Finland (2-2) captured an important 98-88 (29-18, 22-27, 21-14, 26-29) win in Group D.
Nikola Jokic's Serbia demolishes Finland to stay undefeated

2022-09-05

The Serbian national team (3-0) did not have much trouble against Lauri Markkanen and Finland (1-2) in their Monday night win with a final score of 100-70 (33-22, 29-12, 14-14, 24-22). The game was out of reach for Finland in the second already. Serbia won the second quarter 29-12 and had already a 28-point lead (62-34) after the first half of the game.
Markkanen-Salin combo leads Finland to first victory at EuroBasket 2022

2022-09-03

Finland (1-1) recovered after the painful overtime loss against Israel in their first game of EuroBasket 2022, this time beating Poland (1-1) comfortably, 89-59 (26-16, 18-14, 20-14, 25-15). Lauri Markkanen was the main man on the court again for Finland. Yesterday he scored 33 points, and he started today's game with the same kind of energy, guiding Finland to an early 10-point lead (18-8).
Avdija racks up strong double-double to lead Israel over Markkanen's Finland in OT

2022-09-02

Israel kicked off the Group D battles on a high note by beating Finland 89-87 (16-27, 24-13, 21-18, 18-21, 10-8) in Prague, Czech Republic. More than 5000 Finnish fans came to support their squad, however, it didn't help to start EuroBasket 2022 with a win.
Lauri Markkanen: 'Pressure brings a lot of joy to playing basketball'

2022-09-02

Lauri Markkanen is the undisputed leader of the Finnish national team. With him on the roster, the Nordic country is entirely different on the court. Markkanen got traded from Cleveland Cavaliers last evening to the Utah Jazz in a package centered around acquiring Donovan Mitchell. Today, he is set to play against Israel in EuroBasket 2022 opening match in Prague.
Finland announces final 12-man roster for EuroBasket

2022-08-29

Finland has officially announced the final 12-man roster before the upcoming EuroBasket 2022. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen headlines the squad, while it also includes Sasu Salin and Petteri Koponen. Full roster:
Lauri Markkanen-Sasu Salin duo leads Finland past Estonia

2022-08-28

The Finland (7-1) leader duo of Sasu Salin and Lauri Markkanen once again provided a solid scoring performance once again and led their team to a hard-fought win over Estonia (2-6) 76-68 (23-21, 24-15, 10-18, 19-14) in the Second Round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Lauri Markkanen powers Finland over Israel to stay at top of Group

2022-08-25

Lauri Markkanen delivers another amazing performance with Finland national team's jersey to power his team with a 28-point performance over Israel with a final score of 79-73 (22-19, 25-18, 11-19, 21-17) in the World Cup 2023 European qualifiers Group J.
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Players
Seasons:   24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11


FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
1 Miro Little 3 21:09 4/11
(36.4%) 		4/10
(40%) 		1/2
(50%) 		3.3
2.7/0.7 		3.7 0.7 2.7 0 2.7 0 7 4.7
9 Sasu Salin 2 25:31 1/5
(20%) 		3/11
(27.3%) 		0/0 3
1.5/1.5 		4.5 1 1 0 1.5 0 5.5 5.5
13 Olivier Nkamhoua 3 23:28 9/20
(45%) 		1/8
(12.5%) 		7/8
(87.5%) 		3.3
2/1.3 		1.7 0.3 3 0 2.3 0 9.3 3
18 Mikael Jantunen 3 31:00 10/16
(62.5%) 		8/13
(61.5%) 		9/10
(90%) 		7.3
5.7/1.7 		3 1 1.3 0.3 3.3 0 17.7 20.7
19 Elias Valtonen 3 20:14 2/5
(40%) 		4/11
(36.4%) 		0/0 4
3/1 		1.3 0.7 0.7 0 3.7 0 5.3 3.7
20 Alexander Madsen 3 19:08 6/10
(60%) 		5/8
(62.5%) 		8/10
(80%) 		6
3.3/2.7 		1.3 0.3 2.7 0 3 0 11.7 10.7
21 Edon Maxhuni 3 25:24 4/11
(36.4%) 		8/15
(53.3%) 		6/7
(85.7%) 		1.3
1/0.3 		4.7 0.7 2.7 0 2.7 0 12.7 9
24 Miikka Muurinen 3 7:50 3/5
(60%) 		0/4
(0%) 		2/4
(50%) 		1.7
1/0.7 		0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.7 0 2.7 0.7
30 Andre Gustavson 3 10:48 8/9
(88.9%) 		0/0 4/5
(80%) 		1
0.7/0.3 		1 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.3 0 6.7 7
34 Jacob Grandison 3 21:11 3/9
(33.3%) 		4/15
(26.7%) 		0/0 1.3
0.3/1 		2.7 1 1.3 0 1.7 0 6 2.3
44 Remu Raitanen 1 4:23 0/0 0/0 0/0 0
0/0 		1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
51 Severi Kaukiainen 1 3:47 0/1
(0%) 		0/1
(0%) 		0/0 0
0/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2


FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
1 Miro Little - - -
9 Sasu Salin - - -
13 Olivier Nkamhoua - - -
18 Mikael Jantunen - - -
19 Elias Valtonen - - -
20 Alexander Madsen - - -
21 Edon Maxhuni - - -
24 Miikka Muurinen - - -
30 Andre Gustavson - - -
34 Jacob Grandison - - -
44 Remu Raitanen - - -
51 Severi Kaukiainen - - -
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 3 49%
50/102 		38.5%
37/96 		80.4%
37/46 		35.3
21.3/14 		23 6 17 1 0 23.7 - 82.7


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 58%
101/174 		35.3%
53/150 		83.1%
64/77 		34.2
22/12.2 		24.6 6.2 15 3.4 - 18.8 - 85


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 2 51.9%
42/81 		32.7%
17/52 		74.1%
20/27 		42.5
30/12.5 		16 7.5 14 4 - 17.5 - 77.5
EuroBasket 7 54.6%
125/229 		39.3%
88/224 		87.2%
102/117 		34.1
23.9/10.3 		22.4 6.4 14.1 2.6 - 23 - 88


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket Q 1 0% 0% 0% 0
0/0 		0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 47.8%
120/251 		37.1%
56/151 		83.3%
75/90 		36.5
24.8/11.7 		17.3 5.3 13.3 2.5 - 23.3 - 80.5


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 48.9%
130/266 		33.3%
54/162 		66.7%
46/69 		34.3
22/12.3 		16.5 5.7 9.7 2 0 21.5 17.5 78


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 40.9%
76/186 		35.5%
44/124 		74.4%
58/78 		29.6
21/8.6 		13 7.4 15.8 2 - 24.6 - 68.4


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 8 44.2%
121/274 		31.4%
71/226 		67.9%
114/168 		32.6
22.4/10.3 		13.4 5 12.1 2.3 - 21.9 - 71.1


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 8 40.9%
130/318 		39.1%
70/179 		69.2%
110/159 		33.1
19.6/13.5 		14.6 5.1 12.6 1.4 - 24 - 72.5
Records
Seasons:   All | 24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Team records - 2023/2024 Season
Efficiency 76 Poland 2024-7-4
Points 89 Poland 2024-7-4
Rebounds 42 Spain 2024-7-6
Assists 26 Poland 2024-7-4
Steals 7 Poland 2024-7-4
Blocks 2 Poland 2024-7-4
2-pointers made 18 Poland 2024-7-4
3-pointers made 13 Poland 2024-7-4
Free throws made 16 Bahamas 2024-7-2
Personal records - 2023/2024 Season
Efficiency 24 Mikael Jantunen Poland --
Points 20 Mikael Jantunen Poland --
Rebounds 9 Mikael Jantunen Spain --
Assists 6 Sasu Salin Poland --
Steals 2 Mikael Jantunen Poland --
Blocks 1 Mikael Jantunen Poland --
2-pointers made 6 Andre Gustavson Spain --
3-pointers made 5 Mikael Jantunen Bahamas --
Free throws made 6 Mikael Jantunen Poland --
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2023-2024 67.3
Points 2023-2024 82.7
Rebounds 2023-2024 35.3
Assists 2023-2024 23
Steals 2023-2024 6
Blocks 2023-2024 1
2-pointers made 2023-2024 16.7
3-pointers made 2023-2024 12.3
Free throws made 2023-2024 12.3
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Mikael Jantunen
2023/2024 		20.7
Points Mikael Jantunen
2023/2024 		17.7
Rebounds Mikael Jantunen
2023/2024 		7.3
Assists Edon Maxhuni
2023/2024 		4.7
Steals Jacob Grandison
2023/2024 		1
Blocks Miikka Muurinen
2023/2024 		0.3
2-pointers made Mikael Jantunen
2023/2024 		3.3
3-pointers made Edon Maxhuni
2023/2024 		2.7
Free throws made Mikael Jantunen
2023/2024 		3

FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2019-2020 0
Points 2019-2020 0
Rebounds 2019-2020 0
Assists 2019-2020 0
Steals 2019-2020 0
Blocks 2019-2020 0
2-pointers made 2019-2020 0
3-pointers made 2019-2020 0
Free throws made 2019-2020 0
Schedule
Seasons:   2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011


FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
2024-07-02 Finland Bahamas 85-96   stat »
2024-07-04 Poland Finland 88-89   stat »
2024-07-06 Finland Spain 74-81   stat »
FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers
2024-02-23 Serbia Finland 77-61
2024-02-26 Finland Denmark 89-85
2024-11-21 Finland Georgia 83-90
2024-11-24 Georgia Finland 81-64   stat »
2025-02-21 Finland Serbia 95-105
2025-02-24 Denmark Finland 77-83