Amida Brimah
![]() 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 |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.
College career
[edit]Brimah 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
[edit]Austin Spurs (2017–2018)
[edit]After 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)
[edit]On April 13, 2018, Brimah signed with Partizan.[10]
Return to Austin (2018–2019)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On November 8, 2022, Brimah signed with JL Bourg of the French LNB Pro A.[25]
Grand Rapids Gold (2023–2024)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On 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)
[edit]On March 20, 2024, Brimah re-signed with the Mets de Guaynabo.[31]
Career statistics
[edit]GP | 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
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
[edit]References
[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.
External links
[edit]- 1994 births
- Living people
- Austin Spurs players
- Basketball League of Serbia players
- BC Oostende players
- Centers (basketball)
- Fort Wayne Mad Ants players
- Ghanaian emigrants to the United States
- Ghanaian expatriate basketball people in Serbia
- Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Ghanaian men's basketball players
- Grand Rapids Gold players
- Indiana Pacers players
- JL Bourg-en-Bresse players
- KK Partizan players
- Mets de Guaynabo basketball players
- Santa Cruz Warriors players
- Sportspeople from Accra
- UConn Huskies men's basketball players
- Undrafted NBA players