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.Kouvot-komeetta Joel Mäntynen tähtää Urheilukoulusta ulkomaille, jos oikea paikka löytyy, koripallo.com, 15 July 2024
Career Mäntynen played with Kouvot in Korisliiga during 2020–2024.Kouvojen nuori tähtipelaaja Joel Mäntynen hylkäsi Helsingin ja valitsi Kouvolan, Kouvolan Sanomat, 29 September 2023
In August 2024, Mäntynen signed with Slovak champions BK Patrioti Levice in Slovak Basketball League.Joel Mäntysen kansainvälinen ura käyntiin Patrioti Levicessä, basket.fi, 3 August 2024 Later he joined Karlsruhe Lions in German ProA.
In July 2025, Mäntynen was selected in NBA G-League international draft by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers as the 11th pick.Joel Mäntynen G-liigan draftin 11. varauksena Rio Grande Valley Vipersiin, basket.fi, 9 July 2025
National team career Mäntynen has represented Finland at youth national teams, and has played 13 matches for Finland B national team.
References
External links Basket.fi profile