Karim Johannes Jallow (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional basketball player for Ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga.
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No. 35 – ratiopharm Ulm | |
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Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
League | Basketball Bundesliga |
Personal information | |
Born | Munich, Germany | April 13, 1997
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 |
2019–2021 | Löwen Braunschweig |
2021–present | Ratiopharm Ulm |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
editJallow 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
editOn 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]
On June 28, 2021, he has signed with Ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga.[9] He won the German championship with Ulm in 2023.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium". FIBA. July 13, 2017. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ a b "Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020". Bayern Munich. July 3, 2017. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Kostic extends, three youth players go pro". Bayern Munich. July 14, 2015. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020" (in German). German Basketball Federation. July 4, 2017. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020". Sportando. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ https://sportando.basketball/en/usa/nba/271317/karim-jallow-enters-2018-nba-draft.html [dead link]
- ^ "Artikel - MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg". Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "Braunschweig sichert sich Karim Jallow". 1 August 2019. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Uuulmer Neuzugang mit NBA-Ambitionen". ratiopharmulm.com (in German). June 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Wir sind deutscher Meister!!!". Ratiopharm Ulm (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-17.