Karim Jallow
German basketball player (born 1997)
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Karim Johannes Jallow (born April 13, 1997) is a Gambian–German professional basketball player for Virtus Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague.
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EuroLeague
Jallow with Virtus in 2025 | |
| No. 34 – Virtus Bologna | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / small forward |
| League | LBA EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1997 Munich, Germany |
| 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 |
| 2021–2025 | Ratiopharm Ulm |
| 2025–present | Virtus Bologna |
| Career highlights | |
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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
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 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]
Virtus Bologna (2025–present)
On July 14, 2025, Jallow signed a two-years deal with Virtus Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague, making his debut in the top-tier European league.[11]