Amida Brimah

Amida Brimah's Biography

Amida Abiola Brimah, born on February 11, 1994, is a renowned professional basketball player originating from Ghana. He currently plays for Bàsquet Manresa in the Liga ACB, while being on loan from Scafati Basket of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). A prolific player with an impressive track record, Brimah’s journey is characterized by resilience, determination, and an unwavering love for the sport.

At the college level, Brimah had an illustrious career playing for the UConn Huskies. The crowning glory of his collegiate tenure came in 2013–14 when he was part of the Huskies’ NCAA Championship-winning team. One particular moment stands out from this victorious campaign; during the first round of the tournament against St. Joe’s, Brimah completely turned the game around with only 39 seconds to go, rallying his team from a 67-70 deficit. After grabbing a crucial rebound and converting a three-point play, Brimah forced the game into overtime, setting the stage for UConn’s ultimate victory.

In a testament to Brimah’s performance, his crucial play against St. Joe’s was hailed as a turning point in UConn’s title-winning run. His performances only improved over time; On December 15, 2014, Brimah scored an impressive 40 points against Coppin State, writing his name in the annals of UConn history as the 11th Husky to accomplish this feat. This scoring feat wasn’t the only record he broke; his perfect 13-13 shooting helped the team secure a resounding 106-85 victory. At the end of the season, Brimah had the honor of being named an honorable mention all conference.

Through his exciting career with the UConn Huskies, Brimah delivered consistent performances, averaging 6.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per match. Despite his college success, his entry into the professional arena was rocky; after going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Brimah was picked up by the Chicago Bulls to play in the 2017 Summer League.

Brimah started his professional career on a hopeful note, finding a place in the training camp roster of the San Antonio Spurs on September 25, 2017. Unfortunately, he was waived by October 12 of the same year. His professional journey continued with inclusion in the 2017–18 opening night roster for the Austin Spurs on November 2.

In his later career, Brimah has played for a variety of teams, including a stint with Partizan, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, and the Indiana Pacers. He rejoined the Pacers on an exhibit-10 contract on November 21, 2020, only to be waived once again in December of the same year. In the following single-site season, Brimah joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, playing 10 games where he averaged 8.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks in just under 24 minutes per game.

In more recent years, Brimah has notably played with the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, Filou Oostende of the BNXT League and Basketball Champions League, and JL Bourg of the French LNB Pro A. His career reached another milestone when he signed with the Denver Nuggets on October 13, 2023. Despite being waived only five days later, Brimah continued his journey with the Grand Rapids Gold later that month.

Amida Abiola Brimah’s career has been marked by constant movement and relentless passion. The year 2024 saw him moving to various teams, including a stint with the Santa Cruz Warriors, who eventually waived him. Despite these setbacks, Brimah took his career full circle, re-signing with the Mets de Guaynabo on March 20, 2024, demonstrating yet again his ability to persevere.