SALT LAKE CITY Mikael Jantunen has a destination.
Turns out, the Finnish sophomore s next stop after the University of Utah isn t in the college basketball system.
Jantunen announced Monday that he was opting out of his final 2-3 years of collegiate eligibility and turning pro, he said in a post on social media thanking Ute fans. Since day one, this place has felt like a second home to me, Jantunen wrote. I will always cherish the unforgettable moments that I had as a Ute. Thank you to my coaches, teammates and all the people I had the opportunity to work with, the relationships will last forever.