Jukka Matinen
Matinen playing for Espoon Honka in 2006 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 November 1978 Kerava, Finland |
| Listed height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1995–2015 |
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Pantterit |
| 1997–1998 | NMKY Helsinki |
| 1998–2000 | Torpan Pojat |
| 2000–2002 | Espoon Honka |
| 2002–2006 | Skyliners Frankfurt |
| 2006–2011 | Espoon Honka |
| 2011–2015 | KTP-Basket |
| Career highlights | |
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Jukka Matinen (born 6 November 1978) is a Finnish former professional basketball player who played as a forward.
Matinen's professional career lasted for 20 years. In Finland, he played for Pantterit, NMKY Helsinki, Torpan Pojat, Espoon Honka and KTP-Basket, winning four Finnish championships with Honka.
During 2002–2006, Matinen played in Germany for Skyliners Frankfurt in EuroLeague and EuroCup. They won the German championship in 2004.
He also played 92 games for the Finland men's national basketball team.