Pierre Jallow

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Pierre Jallow
Personal information
Born (1979-08-08) 8 August 1979 (age 44)
The Gambia
NationalityGambian / Finnish
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Career information
College William Jewell (2000–2004)
NBA draft 2004: undrafted
Playing career2004–2017
Position Power forward / Center
Career history
2005–2006 Kouvot
2006–2007Kohila SK
2007–2008 Lahti
2011Keravan Energia
2012–2014Raiders Basket
2015 Nilan Bisons Loimaa
2016Raiders Basket
2017 Torpan Pojat

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]

He organizes a camp in Gambia every summer for young kids who want a future in basketball[ citation needed ].

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References

  1. Keita Nanama, Gambia: Star on Parade - Pierre Jallow Gambia's Pride in Basketball, AllAfrica.com, accessed 4 April 2016.
  2. "Kansalaistunut Jallow siirtyy Bisons-miehistöön" (in Finnish). Basketball Finland. February 20, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2020. Suomen kansalaisuuden saanut Jallow