Karim Jallow
| No. 35 – Löwen Braunschweig | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1997 Munich, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2019 | Bayern Munich |
| 2018–2019 | →MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg |
| 2019–present | Löwen Braunschweig |
Karim Johannes Jallow (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional basketball player for Basketball Löwen Braunschweig of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
Early life
Jallow was born in Munich, Germany as the first child of a German mother and a Gambian father.[1][2] He first began playing soccer but picked up basketball at age 9, joining the FC Bayern Munich under-10 team and often playing outdoor basketball with his father.[1] Growing up, Jallow looked up to Kobe Bryant but expressed admiration for Giannis Antetokounmpo later in his career.[1]
Professional career
On July 14, 2015, Jallow signed his first professional contract with FC Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga.[3]
On July 3, 2017, Jallow extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2020.[4][5] Team manager Marko Pešić said, "Karim is one of our biggest talents; he still hasn't stopped developing."[2] On April 13, 2018, Jallow entered the 2018 NBA draft.[6]
For the 2018–19 season, Bayern sent Jallow on loan to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg.[7]
In July 2019, Jallow signed a three-year contract with Basketball Löwen Braunschweig.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium". FIBA. July 13, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ a b "Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020". Bayern Munich. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Kostic extends, three youth players go pro". Bayern Munich. July 14, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020" (in German). German Basketball Federation. July 4, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020". Sportando. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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- ^ "Braunschweig sichert sich Karim Jallow". 1 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.