Newsstand: Michigan makes top schools list for 2026 five-star forward Miika Muurinen

Tweets Of The Day

Michigan made the top seven schools list for five-star forward Miika Muurinen — a 6-foot-10 power forward out of Compass Prep in Arizona. Muurinen is the No. 8 overall prospect and top ranked power forward in America.

The other schools that made the cut are Arkansas, Duke, Indiana, Kentucky, NC State and North Carolina.

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In a previous interview with On3, Muurinen discussed what he wants in a future college program.

”In college I see myself as a stretch four, I think I could handle it a little more. I haven’t really been able to handle the ball much this season at AZ Compass, but that’s something I’m looking a little more at doing in college. 

”The biggest factor for me will be how are the schools going to play me? That’s what matters. I’m comfortable as a stretch four, shooting the ball, catching it at the top of the key and using my dribble, catching lobs, you know the basic stuff as a four or five man today.”

NEWS: 5⭐️ Miikka Muurinen is down to 7 schools, his agent Teddy Archer of @taa_sports tells @Rivals.

The 6-10 forward is a top-10 recruit in the 2026 class. https://t.co/rPNgLoX4K2 pic.twitter.com/yakrXtSboF

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 11, 2025

Michigan kicks off the season Aug. 30 against New Mexico — seven Saturdays from yesterday.

7 Saturdays from today 〽️ pic.twitter.com/4DTB7Vgm4U

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) July 12, 2025

Michigan players made an appearance at Feldman Chevrolet in Highland Park, and joined the Blue By Ninety podcast.

Michigan players Marlin Klein, Donaven McCulley, Bryce Underwood, Fredrick Moore and Mason Curtis on the @bluebyninety podcast at Feldman’s Meet and Greet 🔥@FeldmanHighland pic.twitter.com/eFoCWzKucs

— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) July 13, 2025

Highlights from Michigan’s 13-10 win over Ohio State.

Michigan beating the eventual National Champions on the road with one of the worst passing offenses in the country… still can’t believe this actually happened 😭 https://t.co/aGop45recQ pic.twitter.com/Oqcd2nS2dN

— College Football Report (@CFBRep) July 13, 2025

Quote Of The Day

“It’s going good. Competing every single day with some of the best guys around the country has been a great opportunity for me. I’m getting more comfortable with everything, with the players, the coaches.”

— Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood on summer workouts and his offseason progression

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