Joel Mäntynen (born 1 January 2002) is a Finnish professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for PS Karlsruhe Lions in the German ProA.

Joel Mäntynen
PS Karlsruhe Lions
PositionPoint guard
LeagueProA
Personal information
Born (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 22)
Kotka, Finland
Listed height1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Listed weight85 kg (187 lb)
Career information
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2022Korikouvot
2020–2024Kouvot
2024Patrioti Levice
2024–presentPS Karlsruhe Lions

Early career

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Mäntynen 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

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Mäntynen 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

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Mäntynen has represented Finland at youth national teams, and has played 13 matches for Finland B national team.

References

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