Science City Jena: New Star Jawara fulfills Bundesliga dream!

Science City Jena: New Star Jawara fulfills Bundesliga dream!

In Cologne there are fresh news from the world of basketball: Sigu Jawara, a 25-year-old point guard from Barcelona, changes to Science City Jena, a club that rises to EasyCredit BBL. The transfer of the transfer took place on July 10, 2025 and marked the third new addition for the team. JAWARA signed a contract by summer 2026, which is a big step for those responsible in Jena. mdr reports that the trainer 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 a fulfillment of a long -cherished career room. Last season at the University of Baskets Münster, he developed into one of the best point guards in the league and left a lasting impression with his achievements. In 33 games he scored an average of 14.6 points, 5.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game, which made him the top scorer of his team, such as Uni Baskets Münster emphasized.

A look at the player's career

After completing his training at the "Get Better Academy" in the Czech Republic, Jawara celebrated his first successes in the United States. Among other things, he played for the Loyola Marymount Lions and the Weber State Wildcats in the NCAA. Most recently, he was active at the San Diego Toreros in 2023. His return to Europe started in Germany at Ratiopharm Ulm, followed by one season in the Orange Academy. There, despite injury problems, he had strong average values of 19.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds in just 11 games. The development of the player had also not escaped the 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 sporty, but also personally formative. He thanks the fans, the coaching staff and his teammates for an unforgettable time. With the move to Science City Jena, he hopes to continue growing at the highest level and significantly strengthen the team. BBl professionals combines the transfer with the general excitement about current rumors and change in the league that is currently circulating in basketball.

The promoted jena from Jena has proven a good hand by hiring a player who promises a lot on both the parquet and in team dynamics. It remains exciting how JAWARA will present himself in the coming season and what role he will play in the upcoming adventure in the BBL.