Pierre Jallow (born 8 August 1979) is a Gambian former professional basketball player.[1] In 2015, he played for the Nilan Bisons Loimaa of Finland's Korisliiga and the VTB United League. He has received Finnish citizenship.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1979 The Gambia |
| Nationality | Gambian / Finnish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | William Jewell (2000–2004) |
| NBA draft | 2004: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2004–2017 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2006 | Kouvot |
| 2006–2007 | Kohila SK |
| 2007–2008 | Lahti |
| 2011 | Keravan Energia |
| 2012–2014 | Raiders Basket |
| 2015 | Nilan Bisons Loimaa |
| 2016 | Raiders Basket |
| 2017 | Torpan Pojat |
He organizes a camp in Gambia every summer for young kids who want a future in basketball[citation needed].
References
edit- ^ Keita Nanama, Gambia: Star on Parade - Pierre Jallow Gambia's Pride in Basketball, AllAfrica.com, accessed 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Kansalaistunut Jallow siirtyy Bisons-miehistöön" (in Finnish). Basketball Finland. February 20, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
Suomen kansalaisuuden saanut Jallow