Joel Mäntynen
Joel Mäntynen 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. 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.