Amida Abiola Brimah[1] (born February 11, 1994) is a Ghanaian professional basketball player for the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies.
![]() Brimah with the UConn Huskies in 2015 | |
No. 37 – Mets de Guaynabo | |
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Position | Center |
League | BSN |
Personal information | |
Born | Accra, Ghana | February 11, 1994
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll (Miami, Florida) |
College | UConn (2013–2017) |
NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
Playing career | 2017–present |
Career history | |
2017–2018 | Austin Spurs |
2018 | Partizan |
2018–2019 | Austin Spurs |
2021 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
2021 | Indiana Pacers |
2021 | Mets de Guaynabo |
2021–2022 | Oostende |
2022 | Mets de Guaynabo |
2022–2023 | JL Bourg |
2023–2024 | Grand Rapids Gold |
2024 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
2024–present | Mets de Guaynabo |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career
editBrimah was on the Huskies' 2013–14 NCAA Championship team. In the first round of the tournament, vs St. Joe's, UConn trailed 67–70 with 39 seconds remaining when Brimah rebounded a missed shot and converted a 3 point play to send the game to overtime; UConn ultimately won the game in overtime.[2] Brimah's play was cited as a turning point in UConn's title run.[3]
On December 15, 2014, he scored 40 points in a game against Coppin State, becoming the 11th Husky to do so. Brimah's 13-13 shooting led Connecticut to a 106–85 victory.[4] At the conclusion of the season, he was named honorable mention all conference.[5]
In his career at UConn, Brimah averaged 6.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.
Professional career
editAustin Spurs (2017–2018)
editAfter going undrafted in 2017 NBA draft, Brimah signed with the Chicago Bulls to play in the 2017 Summer League.[6] On September 25, 2017, Brimah was included in the training camp roster of the San Antonio Spurs.[7] He was later on waived on October 12, 2017.[8] On November 2, 2017, Brimah was included in the 2017–18 opening night roster for Austin Spurs.[9]
Partizan (2018)
editOn April 13, 2018, Brimah signed with Partizan.[10]
Return to Austin (2018–2019)
editOn September 18, 2018, Brimah signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the San Antonio Spurs,[11] but was waived by the Spurs three days later.[12] On October 22, 2018, Brimah was included in the training camp roster of the Austin Spurs,[13] and on October 31, Brimah was included in Austin's opening night roster.[14]
On August 30, 2019, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants had acquired the returning right of Brimah from the Austin Spurs in exchange for the returning right to Jordan Barnett.[15] On September 3, 2019, Brimah signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers.[16] On October 16, 2019, Brimah was waived by the Indiana Pacers.[17]
Fort Wayne Mad Ants / Indiana Pacers (2021)
editOn November 21, 2020, Brimah signed an exhibit-10 contract with the Pacers, re-joining the team. On December 18, 2020, Brimah was waived by the Pacers.[18] On January 11, 2021, he was included in the single site season roster by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants,[19] where he played 10 games and averaged 8.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in 23.5 minutes.[20]
On April 23, 2021, Brimah signed a two-way deal with the Pacers.[21] He played five games for the Pacers, averaging 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game. In 10 games for the G League Mad Ants, he averaged 8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. Brimah was waived shortly before training camp the next season.[22]
Mets de Guaynabo (2021)
editOn September 9, 2021, Brimah signed with the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[23] In 22 games, he averaged 11.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game.[24]
Filou Oostende (2021–2022)
editOn November 12, 2021, Brimah signed with Filou Oostende of the BNXT League and the Basketball Champions League.[24] After an injury (broken foot) he is able to join his team for the finals of the play-offs. Filou Oostende can become for the 11th time in a row the national Belgian champions.
JL Bourg (2022–2023)
editOn November 8, 2022, Brimah signed with JL Bourg of the French LNB Pro A.[25]
Grand Rapids Gold (2023–2024)
editOn October 13, 2023, Brimah signed with the Denver Nuggets,[26] but was waived on October 18.[27] On October 30, he joined the Grand Rapids Gold.[28]
Santa Cruz Warriors (2024)
editOn January 8, 2024, Brimah was traded to the Santa Cruz Warriors.[29] On March 28, he was waived by the Warriors.[30]
Return to Guaynabo (2024–present)
editOn March 20, 2024, Brimah re-signed with the Mets de Guaynabo.[31]
Career statistics
editGP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editRegular season
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2020–21 | Indiana | 5 | 0 | 5.8 | .625 | — | 1.000 | 1.6 | .2 | .0 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
Career | 5 | 0 | 5.8 | .625 | — | 1.000 | 1.6 | .2 | .0 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
Play-in
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2021 | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 3.3 | – | – | .750 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 1.5 |
Career | 2 | 0 | 3.3 | – | – | .750 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 1.5 |
College
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2013–14 | Connecticut | 40 | 17 | 16.2 | .640 | .000 | .574 | 3.0 | .3 | .1 | 2.3 | 4.1 |
2014–15 | Connecticut | 35 | 35 | 26.3 | .674 | .000 | .650 | 4.4 | .2 | .2 | 3.5 | 9.1 |
2015–16 | Connecticut | 25 | 17 | 21.0 | .663 | .000 | .824 | 4.6 | .1 | .2 | 2.7 | 6.5 |
2016–17 | Connecticut | 33 | 33 | 24.7 | .573 | .000 | .623 | 6.1 | .2 | .2 | 2.6 | 7.6 |
Career | [32] | 133 | 102 | 21.9 | .637 | .000 | .644 | 4.5 | .2 | .2 | 2.8 | 6.7 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "UCONNHUSKIES.COM :: University of Connecticut Huskies Official Athletic Site :: Men's Basketball". Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "UConn vs. St. Joseph's - First Round - 2014 NCAA Tournament". YouTube. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "How a freshman saved UConn's season". New Haven Register. November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "Amida Brimah scores 40 as UConn routs Coppin State, snaps skid". ESPN. Associated Press. December 14, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ^ "2015 American Athletic Conference All-Conference Teams". theAmerican.org. Sidearmsports. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Brimah, Caupain, Moore, Williams Join NBA Squads". American Athletic Conference. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "SPURS ANNOUNCE 2017-18 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". nba.com. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "SPURS WAIVE AMIDA BRIMAH AND LONDON PERRANTES". NBA.com. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ "Opening Night Roster". Twitter.com. November 2, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Amida Brajma je novi centar Partizana". kkpartizan.rs. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ "Spurs' Amida Brimah: Headed to camp with Spurs". cbssports.com. September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "Spurs' Amida Brimah: Let go by Spurs". cbssports.com. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Austin Spurs Announce 2018 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Austin Spurs Announce 2018-19 Opening Night Roster". NBA.com. October 31, 2018. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ Stevens, Ryan (August 30, 2019). "Mad Ants acquire Amida Brimah from Austin". NBA.com. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ "Pacers Sign Amida Brimah". NBA.com. September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ "Pacers Waive Three". NBA.com. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ "Pacers Roster Moves - Dec. 18, 2020". NBA.com. December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "Fort Wayne Mad Ants' announce 2021 roster for single site season". NBA.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Amida Brimah Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "Pacers Sign Brimah, Waive Bowen". NBA.com. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "Pacers Sign Jarreau to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "GUAYNABO METS SIGN AMIDA BRIMAH, RELEASE ANGEL NUNEZ". MetsBasketball.com. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Buyse, Peter (November 12, 2021). "Oostende inks Amida Brimah". Eurobasket. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Amida Brimah rejoint Bourg-en-Bresse jusqu'à la fin de saison". LEquipe.fr (in French). November 8, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ "DENVER NUGGETS SIGN BRIMAH, TONEY AND PICKETT". NBA.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "DENVER NUGGETS SIGN BRYCE WILLS". NBA.com. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Grand Rapids Gold [@NBAGrandRapids] (October 30, 2023). "Time to get to work ⏰ It's #GOldTime" (Tweet). Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Santa Cruz Warriors Acquire Amida Brimah From Grand Rapids Gold". NBA.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "2023-2024 Santa Cruz Warriors Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Garcés, Brandon (March 20, 2024). "Los Mets arrancarán la temporada con Amida Brimah como centro titular". PrimeraHora.com (in Spanish). Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Amida Brimah career stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 13, 2023.