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Science City Jena: New star Jawara fulfills Bundesliga dream!
Science City Jena signs 25-year-old point guard Sigu Jawara from Münster. Contract signed until 2026.
Science City Jena: New star Jawara fulfills Bundesliga dream!
There is fresh news from the world of basketball in Cologne: Sigu Jawara, a 25-year-old point guard from Barcelona, is moving to Science City Jena, a club that is promoted to the easyCredit BBL. The transfer announcement took place on July 10, 2025 and marks the third addition to the team. Jawara has signed a contract until the summer of 2026, which is a big step for those responsible in Jena. MDR reports that coach Björn Harmsen sees great potential in the player and describes him as impressive.
Jawara is looking forward to the new challenges and sees the change as the fulfillment of a long-held career dream. In his last season with the Uni Baskets Münster, he developed into one of the best point guards in the league and left a lasting impression with his performances. In 33 games, he averaged 14.6 points, 5.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game, making him his team's top scorer Uni Baskets Münster highlights.
A look at the player's career
After training at the “Get Better Academy” in the Czech Republic, Jawara celebrated his first successes in the USA. He played for the Loyola Marymount Lions and the Weber State Wildcats in the NCAA, among others. He was last active for the San Diego Toreros in 2023. His return to Europe started in Germany at ratiopharm Ulm, followed by a season at the OrangeAcademy. There, despite injury problems, he was able to show strong averages of 19.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds in just 11 games. The player's development was not lost on Baskets manager Helge Stuckenholz, who thanked him for the time together and wished him all the best for the coming season.
Jawara explains that his time in Münster was not only formative for him sportingly but also personally. He would like to thank the fans, the coaching staff and his teammates for an unforgettable time. By moving to Science City Jena, he hopes to continue growing at the highest level and significantly strengthen the team. BBL professionals connects the transfer to the general excitement surrounding current league rumors and moves currently circulating in basketball.
The newcomer from Jena has shown a good hand by signing a player who promises a lot both on the floor and in the team dynamic. It remains exciting to see how Jawara will present himself in the coming season and what role he will play in the coming adventure in the BBL.