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'''Karim Johannes Jallow''' (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional [[basketball]] player for [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] of the [[Basketball Bundesliga]] (BBL). |
'''Karim Johannes Jallow''' (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional [[basketball]] player for [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|Bayern Munich]] of the [[Basketball Bundesliga]] (BBL). |
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== Early life == |
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Jallow was born in [[Munich]], Germany to a [[The Gambia|Gambian]] father.<ref name="fiba">{{cite web|title=Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium|url=http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u20/2017/news/ate-bloomer-jallow-wants-to-help-loaded-germany-to-podium|publisher=[[FIBA]]|accessdate=April 10, 2018|date=July 13, 2017}}</ref><ref name="extension2">{{cite web|title=Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020|url=http://www.fcb-basketball.de/en/news/news/2016-17/bayern-tie-down-home-grown-karim-jallow-until-2020.php|publisher=Bayern Munich|accessdate=April 10, 2018|date=July 3, 2017}}</ref> He first began playing [[association football|soccer]] but picked up [[basketball]] at age 9, joining the [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|FC Bayern Munich]] under-10 team and often playing outdoor basketball with his father.<ref name=fiba/> Growing up, Jallow looked up to [[Kobe Bryant]] but later expressed admiration for [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]].<ref name=fiba/> |
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== Professional career == |
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On July 3, 2017, Jallow extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2020.<ref name=extension>{{cite web|title=Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020|url=http://basketball.de/news/news-bbl/jallow-verlaengert-bis-2020|publisher=[[German Basketball Federation]]|accessdate=April 10, 2018|date=July 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/germany/bbl/239677/bayern-munich-signs-karim-jallow-to-a-contract-till-2020.html|publisher=Sportando|accessdate=April 10, 2018|date=July 3, 2017}}</ref> Team manager [[Marko Pešić]] said, "Karim is one of our biggest talents; he still hasn't stopped developing."<ref name=extension2/> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 19:36, 10 April 2018
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| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga EuroCup |
| 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–present | Bayern Munich |
Karim Johannes Jallow (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional basketball player for Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
Early life
Jallow was born in Munich, Germany to 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 later expressed admiration for Giannis Antetokounmpo.[1]
Professional career
On July 3, 2017, Jallow extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2020.[3][4] Team manager Marko Pešić said, "Karim is one of our biggest talents; he still hasn't stopped developing."[2]
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.
- ^ "Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020". 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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