Karim Jallow

Karim Johannes Jallow (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional basketball player for Basketball Löwen Braunschweig of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

Karim Jallow
No. 35 – Löwen Braunschweig
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1997-04-13) April 13, 1997
Munich, Germany
NationalityGerman
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2019Bayern Munich
2018–2019→MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
2019–presentLöwen Braunschweig

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
  1. "Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium". FIBA. July 13, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  2. "Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020". Bayern Munich. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  3. "Kostic extends, three youth players go pro". Bayern Munich. July 14, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  4. "Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020" (in German). German Basketball Federation. July 4, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  5. "Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020". Sportando. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  8. "Braunschweig sichert sich Karim Jallow". 1 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
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