Ivan Volf

Ivan Volf
No. 44 – FC Bayern Munich
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueBBL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (2006-07-20) 20 July 2006
Germany
NationalityCroatian / German
Listed height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Career information
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–presentBayern Munich II
2024–presentBayern Munich
Career highlights

Ivan Volf (born 20 July 2006)[1] is a professional basketball player for Bayern Munich of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague. Standing at 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in), he primarily plays at the shooting guard position, but he can also play at the small forward position. Born in Germany, he has represented Croatia at youth international level.

Early life and career

The son of Croatian parents, Volf was born and raised in Germany.[2] He trained in the youth department of Bayern Munich.[1]

Professional career

In December 2022, Volf made his debut for Munich's second men's team in the 2. Bundesliga ProB.[1] He first played in the Basketball Bundesliga in early November 2024.[3] Later in the 2024–25 season, Bayern won the BBL championship.[4]

National team career

Volf became a Croatian youth international.[5] He also participated in scouting events organized by the German Basketball Federation.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ivan Volf". 2. Basketball-Bundesliga. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Talentirani Hrvat (18) debitirao za Bayern München u Euroligi!". 24 Sata. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Ivan Volf". Basketball-Bundesliga. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Bayern krönt sich nach Basketball-Thriller: München feiert siebte Deutsche Meisterschaft". Passauer Neue Presse (in German). 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Mladi reprezentativac Hrvatske debitirao za Bayern, odigrao sedam minuta, momčad doživjela debakl". Sportske Novosti. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Nominierungslehrgänge U17/U18-Mädchen, U16-Jungen und U18-Jungen". Deutscher Basketball-Bund. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.