Joel Mäntynen

Joel Mäntynen
Patrioti Levice
Position	Point guard
League	Slovak Basketball League
Personal information
Born	1 January 2002 (age 22); 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–present	Patrioti Levice

Joel Mäntynen (born 1 January 2002) is a Finnish professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for Slovak club Patrioti Levice in the Slovak Basketball League.

Early career

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

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

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

References

^ 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

External links

Basket.fi profile

[1] Kouvot-komeetta Joel Mäntynen tähtää Urheilukoulusta ulkomaille, jos oikea paikka löytyy, koripallo.com, 15 July 2024

[2] Kouvojen nuori tähtipelaaja Joel Mäntynen hylkäsi Helsingin ja valitsi Kouvolan, Kouvolan Sanomat, 29 September 2023

[3] Joel Mäntysen kansainvälinen ura käyntiin Patrioti Levicessä, basket.fi, 3 August 2024

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