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Karim Jallow

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Karim Jallow
2023 with Ratiopharm Ulm
No. 35 – ratiopharm Ulm
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1997-04-13) April 13, 1997 (age 27)
Munich, Germany
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2019Bayern Munich
2018–2019MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
2019–2021Löwen Braunschweig
2021–presentRatiopharm Ulm
Career highlights and awards

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

Early life

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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

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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]

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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Kostic extends, three youth players go pro". Bayern Munich. July 14, 2015. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020". Sportando. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  6. ^ https://sportando.basketball/en/usa/nba/271317/karim-jallow-enters-2018-nba-draft.html [dead link]
  7. ^ "Artikel - MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg". Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  8. ^ "Braunschweig sichert sich Karim Jallow". 1 August 2019. Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Uuulmer Neuzugang mit NBA-Ambitionen". ratiopharmulm.com (in German). June 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Wir sind deutscher Meister!!!". Ratiopharm Ulm (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-17.