Patrik Taipale signs at Vilpas

Defending champion Salon Vilpas (Korisliiga) signed 19-year-old 193cm swingman Patrik Taipale for the upcoming season. He is not a newcomer in the Finnish League, having most recently played for Helsingin NMKY U19 team in the U19 League.
During the 2024-25 season, he spent time at another Finnish team, Torpan Pojat Juniorit Helsinki (1st Division). He also played for Torpan Pojat Helsinki U19 team (U19 League) during the same season. His team finished as the regular season runner-up in the Finnish U19 League in 2026.


Salon Vilpas roster for 2026-27:

Guards:
Xavier DuSell
Leland Walker
Benjamin Granstrom

Forwards:
Karl Chavis
Aidan Hadaway

Center:
Mikael Aalto