 Mäntynen with Karlsruhe in 2024 | |
| PS Karlsruhe Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | ProA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 23) 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 |
Joel Mäntynen (born 13 January 2002) is a Finnish professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for Karlsruhe Lions in the German ProA.
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.
Career
Mäntynen played with Kouvot in Korisliiga during 2020–2024. In August 2024, Mäntynen signed with Slovak champions BK Patrioti Levice in Slovak Basketball League.
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