Karim Jallow
Karim Johannes Jallow is a Gambian–German professional basketball player for Virtus Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroLeague.
Early life
Jallow was born in Munich, Germany as the first child of a German mother and a Gambian father. He first began playing 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. Growing up, Jallow looked up to Kobe Bryant but expressed admiration for Giannis Antetokounmpo later in his career.Professional career
Seasons in Germany with Bayern, Ludwigsburg, Braunschweig and Ulm (2015–2025)
On July 14, 2015, Jallow signed his first professional contract with FC Bayern [Munich (basketball)|FC Bayern Munich] of the Basketball Bundesliga. On July 3, 2017, Jallow extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2020. Team manager Marko Pešić said, "Karim is one of our biggest talents; he still hasn't stopped developing." On April 13, 2018, Jallow entered the 2018 NBA draft. For the 2018–19 season, Bayern sent Jallow on loan to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg.In July 2019, Jallow signed a three-year contract with Basketball Löwen Braunschweig. On June 28, 2021, he has signed with Ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga. He won the German championship with Ulm in 2023.